MUSM 110 - The Business of Music

    Recent Professors
    Daniel I. Paulson, Gabrielle Beatrice
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Fall 2025
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    None.
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of MUSM 110
    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    This course presents an overview of business practices and economics of the commercial music industry, including copyrights, music publishing, mechanical licenses, recording contracts, advances, royalties, revenue streams, licensing music for film and television, artist management, talent agents, touring, merchandising, record producers, band membership, touring, digital rights management, and effects of technology on revenue and business models.
    Usually Held
    Thu 6:00pm–7:20pm, Tue 6:00pm–7:20pm