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

Offered By: LinkedIn Learning

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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