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Today's Music Industry

Comprehensive course on music industry fundamentals, covering publishing, copyright, live music, recording industry, and digital marketplace developments.

Comprehensive course on music industry fundamentals, covering publishing, copyright, live music, recording industry, and digital marketplace developments.

This comprehensive course provides a methodical exploration of the modern music industry landscape. Students gain in-depth knowledge of music publishing, copyright laws, live music operations, and recording industry practices. The curriculum covers historical developments and current trends, focusing on digital transformation and emerging business models. Through five detailed modules, learners explore everything from traditional publishing rights to contemporary digital distribution platforms, equipping them with practical knowledge for today's music business environment.

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Today's Music Industry

This course includes

14 Hours

Of Self-paced video lessons

Beginner Level

Completion Certificate

awarded on course completion

2,435

What you'll learn

  • Understand music publishing and copyright fundamentals

  • Master live music industry operations and concert promotion

  • Gain expertise in recording industry practices and agreements

  • Learn about digital music distribution and streaming platforms

  • Understand music licensing and rights management

  • Master modern music promotion and marketing strategies

Skills you'll gain

music publishing
copyright law
live music industry
recording industry
digital distribution
music business
music licensing
music promotion

This course includes:

554 Minutes PreRecorded video

5 quizzes

Access on Mobile, Tablet, Desktop

FullTime access

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There are 5 modules in this course

This comprehensive course examines the modern music industry through five detailed modules. Students learn about music publishing, copyright fundamentals, live music operations, recording industry practices, and digital marketplace dynamics. The curriculum combines historical context with current industry trends, covering essential topics like licensing, digital distribution, and music promotion. Special emphasis is placed on understanding today's digital landscape and its impact on traditional music business models.

Publishing and Copyright

Module 1 · 2 Hours to complete

Live Music Industry

Module 2 · 1 Hours to complete

Recording Industry

Module 3 · 3 Hours to complete

Magnetic Recording and Multitracks

Module 4 · 3 Hours to complete

CD, MP3, and Online Marketplace

Module 5 · 3 Hours to complete

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Instructor

Darko Velichkovski
Darko Velichkovski

4.9 rating

18 Reviews

15,590 Students

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Music Industry Program Director

Darko Velichkovski began his music studies in Belgrade, Yugoslavia, and later received a full scholarship to the Juilliard School, graduating in 1987. He earned his graduate degree at the City University of New York. As a classical and jazz clarinetist, he has performed globally with renowned artists and orchestras. His diverse projects include collaborations with top performers and music industry businesses worldwide. Since 1996, Velichkovski has balanced teaching and industry work, developing music industry programs at universities. In 2013, he became the Director of the Music Industry Program at WVU’s College of Creative Arts.

Today's Music Industry

This course includes

14 Hours

Of Self-paced video lessons

Beginner Level

Completion Certificate

awarded on course completion

2,435

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4.7 course rating

119 ratings

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