Transfers ToCSUDescriptionThis course is designed to familiarize the student with the primary business and legal aspects of the music/recording industry. Topics include: An overview of the music and recording industries, interrelationships among the various career specialties, career planning, business basics for music/recording entrepreneurs, the business of songwriting & composing, copyright, publishing, bands as businesses, artist representation, record labels, the recording studio from a business perspective, marketing, radio, merchandise, distribution and live performance. Meets the LMC Recording Arts Associate Degree and Certificate requirements and Music Certificate. 