Berklee
The Business of Music Production Specialization
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Berklee

The Business of Music Production Specialization

Become a Business-Savvy Music Producer. Gain the knowledge and skills you need to launch your career as a music producer.

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(657 reviews)

Beginner level

Recommended experience

Flexible schedule
1 month at 10 hours a week
Earn a career credential
Share your expertise with employers

Overview

  • The structure of the recording music industry and to read and interpret recording contracts

  • How to earn money with your recorded music by leveraging copyright law

  • Cast a clear vision for a recording project and how to use the right tools to achieve your vision

  • How to record, edit, and mix a production using the industry standard digital audio workstation, Pro Tools

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Taught in English
28 practice exercises

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Specialization - 4 course series

What you'll learn

  • Analyze recording contract provisions

  • Assess the various rights that make up the copyright bundle of rights

  • Discuss the roles of the personal manager, business manager, road manager, agents, road crew, and attorneys

  • Examine the importance of having written agreements that outline the duties and obligations of various parties

Skills you'll gain

Category: Regulation and Legal Compliance
Category: Contract Review
Category: Contract Negotiation
Category: Intellectual Property
Category: Music History
Category: Business Management
Category: Team Management
Category: Team Building
Category: Negotiation
Category: Law, Regulation, and Compliance
Category: Business
Category: Music

What you'll learn

  • Discuss why one musical recording is more compelling than another and identify the unique elements of the recording that contribute to it

  • Begin to assess and establish your identity, vision, and intention as an artist and producer

  • Write and develop a compelling piece of music by utilizing various tools

  • Establish the sonic signature of your production by utilizing specific production techniques

Skills you'll gain

Category: Musical Composition
Category: Writing
Category: Peer Review
Category: Music
Category: Media Production
Category: Music Theory
Category: Editing

What you'll learn

  • Explain the six exclusive rights of copyright law

  • Describe the concept of Fair Use and know when it applies and when it doesn't

  • Describe the various aspects involved in a copyright lawsuit

  • Differentiate between the composition copyright and the sound recording copyright

Skills you'll gain

Category: Intellectual Property
Category: Law, Regulation, and Compliance
Category: Legal Strategy
Category: Digital Assets
Category: Music
Category: Lawsuits
Category: Legal Proceedings
Category: Musical Composition
Category: Social Media

What you'll learn

  • Identify the various components in the Pro Tools interface and organize session files

  • Discuss difference between a synthesizer and sampler and know how to use each of them

  • Record a live performance into Pro Tools

  • Balance your production mix by adjusting levels, using pan, and applying effects such as EQ, reverb, and compression

Skills you'll gain

Category: File Management
Category: Music Theory
Category: Musical Composition
Category: Creativity
Category: Editing
Category: Instrumental Music
Category: Music

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Instructors

Stephen Webber
Berklee
2 Courses114,443 learners
Dr. E. Michael Harrington
Berklee
1 Course17,970 learners
John P. Kellogg, Esq.

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