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An Insider's Guide to Today's Music Biz: 7 Record Labels

Offered By: LinkedIn Learning

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Course Description

Overview

Learn about the role of record labels in the music business. Learn the secrets of finding a record label, negotiating a record deal, and getting paid.

Syllabus

7. Record Labels
  • Introduction
  • Labels are different
  • What labels do
  • How labels are structured
  • A&R
  • Business affairs
  • Marketing & promotion
  • Creative services
  • Manufacturing, distribution & sales
  • Publicity department
  • Radio promotion
  • Music licensing
  • Why you need a label
  • How to get the attention of a label
  • The signing process
  • Connecting with A&R reps
  • Meeting with the label
  • What to expect when you are signed to a record label
  • Contract intro
  • Contract overview & key points
  • Commitment
  • Advances & royalties
  • Recoupment
  • Controlled compositions
  • 360 deals

Taught by

Steve Rennie

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