Music Publishing: Law and Business

MUSC X 448.17

Understand the world of music publishing for businesses and personal managers. This course gives you a basic understanding of copyright law, songwriting agreements, and more through lectures, discussions, and guest speakers.

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Fall
Remote
Starting at $785.00
As few as 11 weeks
4.0

What you can learn.

  • Learn about practical music publishing topics such as licensing for records, films, television, and more
  • Understand the points of negotiating different kinds of agreements
  • Discover how to interact with organizations such as ASCAP, BMI, and SESAC
  • Engage with guest speakers such as music executives and attorneys

About this course:

This overview is designed for those interested in a career in music publishing as well as for business and personal managers and attorneys who desire a working knowledge of the music publishing industry. Topics include copyright basics; songwriter agreements; setting up domestic licensing for records, motion pictures, television, print, commercials and other areas; aspects of foreign sub-publishing, including negotiating agreements and collection societies; and dealing with ASCAP, BMI and SESAC. Detailed discussions also cover trends and revenue opportunities in the evolving digital marketplace. Guest speakers include music industry executives and attorneys.

Spring 2024 Schedule

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Thursday 7:00PM - 10:00PM PT
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Instructor: Robert Teegarden
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Fee:
$785.00
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Location: Remote Classroom
ENROLL BY: Apr 4, 2024
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Notes

This course includes both online asynchronous sessions and live, remote instruction meetings on Zoom. Refer to course syllabus for online session details. Internet access required. Materials required.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after April 17, 2024
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Book: Music Publishing -- The Complete Guide by Steve Winogradsky
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Thu Apr 4, 2024
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Thu Apr 11, 2024
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Thu Apr 18, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Thu Apr 25, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Thu May 2, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Thu May 9, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Thu May 16, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Thu May 23, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Thu May 30, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Thu Jun 6, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Thu Jun 13, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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