The Monster Sessions Music Industry Business program prepares students to succeed in an ever-changing industry where "what you know" could be the key to your success. The program combines classroom study with technical instruction and hands-on experience for those seeking a career in the music business.
The Music Industry Business program will cover most areas of the music business in a 6-week series of interactive online classes. This program is ideal for artists, producers, songwriters, managers or anyone looking to gain an edge while you pursue your dreams and goals in the music industry.
Class DETails
Class:
Class Length:
Tuition:
Time:
Music Industry Business 501
12 hours
$1199
Saturday: 9am - 11am PST
Wednesday: 7pm - 9pm PST
Date:
Saturday, November 10th
Class Attachments
Digital Class PDF Syllabus/Workbook
Online Class Pass
Monster Sessions Online Certificate
(Certificate presented after completion of 501 - 506)
Location:
Online - Monster Session Offices
Class Syllabus - 501
What you will learn:
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The Music Industry Explained
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Major & Independent Record Deals
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Publishing Deals
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Types of Deals
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Royalties
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Advances
502 - 505 Class Dates Will Be Listed December 1
Music Industry Business Online Syllabus
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360 Deals
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Production Deals
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Ghost Production
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Label Deals
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Distribution Deals
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How To Get A Record Deal Today
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Copyrighting Your Music
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How To File A Copyright
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Copyright Infringement
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Should I Start My Own Label?
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When Should I Sign A Record/Publishing Deal?
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What Type Of Business Should I Start?
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Managers
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Agents
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Lawyers
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How Do I Get Out Of A Deal?
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The Pros & Cons of Collaborations
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Split Sheets
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Studying Real Contracts
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Contract Negotiation Roleplay
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How Much Should I Charge?
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Selling Music Online
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Beat Stores
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Can I Live Off Of Music?
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Taxes
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Flat Fees
Software Requirements
Mac Users
- OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion or higher
- Latest version of Google Chrome or Safari
Windows Users
- Windows 7 or higher
- Latest version of Google Chrome
All Users
Class Program Access will be provided upon class enrollment
Class Site
Monster Session Offices
Irvine, California
Walk-In Class Participation
Will Be Available To A Limited Amount of Local Students




Monster Sessions provides internship and job opportunities to 24 university & community colleges in California for students looking to gain experience in the music industry. If you are a college student connected through Handshake and are looking for music industry experience, be sure to connect with us through the Handshake app and submit your resume! We look forward to hearing from you!








Hardware Requirements
- 2GB RAM (At least 4 GB recommended
- 500 MB hard drive space
- Speakers or headphones
- Webcam
- Internet connection with at least 4 Mbps download speed
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