The Business of Music Production

In the current music industry, it is crucial that artists and producers are armed with a clear understanding of how the business works. To be successful in this business, you must have equal parts musical artistry and business savvy. In this specialization, you’ll learn about the various roles in the music industry, how to read and decipher a recording contract, and how to protect your assets in the United States under US copyright law. You’ll also learn how to launch your career as a producer, how to establish a vision and intention for the music you want to produce, and how to record music using the most popular industry standard digital audio workstation (DAW), ProTools

• Understand the structure of the recording music industry and interpret recording contracts
• Learn how to monetize recorded music leveraging copyright law
• Create a clear vision for a recording project and apply the right tools to realize it
• Record, edit, and mix productions using the industry-standard digital audio workstation Pro Tools

• No deep prior experience required; basic computer and internet skills helpful
• Ability to read course instructions in English and complete short practice activities