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Music Publishing: Law and Business

music 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.

Typically Available
Fall
Duration
As few as 11 weeks
Units
4.0
Current Formats
Live Online
Cost
Starting at $835.00

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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 2026 Schedule

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Thursday 7:00PM - 10:00PM PT
Instructor:
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407231
Fee:
$835.00
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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.

Deadline
Refunds only available from February 02, 2026 to April 12, 2026
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Book: Music Publishing -- The Complete Guide by Steve Winogradsky
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Thu Apr 2, 2026
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Thu Apr 9, 2026
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Thu Apr 16, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Thu Apr 23, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Thu Apr 30, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Thu May 7, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Thu May 14, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Thu May 21, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Thu May 28, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Thu Jun 4, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Thu Jun 11, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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