Music Business 101: Networking

While the landscape of the music business is constantly changing, one thing remains the same: a lot depends on who you know. Networking is the key to a successful music career.

Learn how instructor Steve Rennie went from booking shows in Hollywood to managing platinum-selling rock band Incubus. Steve's legendary networking skills vaulted him from concert promoter to record label exec, manager, and all-around industry pioneer.

Using tactics gleaned from 35 years in the music business, Steve will show you how to identify and connect with the right people, grow your circle of influence, and build a targeted plan for making it big.

• Introduction
• Move from Dreaming to Doing
• Why Is Networking Important?
• Getting Your Head in the Right Place
• Identifying your Target
• Students' Targets Explored
• Blasko Interview Clip and Q&A
• Networking Tools
• Students Identify Tools and Q&A
• Building Relationships Without Being Annoying
• Building a Plan
• Big Picture with Q&A
• Building a Plan Pt. 2