Music Business: Records, Publishing and Finance

The Music Business short course is designed to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of all aspects of a record company, including budgets, royalties, cash-flow streams and international licensing.All aspects of music publishing are thoroughly covered on the programme. Students are also encouraged to bring in a favoured piece of music to stimulate a group discussion. A successful record producer will be a guest lecturer for one of the sessions giving further practical insight and knowledge into the music industry.Why Choose a City Short Course?City's The Music Business: Records, Publishing and Finance short course is the perfect choice for anyone looking to increase their knowledge of the music business in all areas. Taught over 10 weeks by industry experts, you will develop practical music business skills and expertise. Course Information Start DateStart TimeDurationCostCourse CodeApply Tuesday 17 January 2017 18:30 - 20:30 10 weekly classes £430.00 CS2364 Apply Now Tutor Info David Ambrose has worked for several major music companies including Director of A&R at EMI Records and Managing Director of MCA (now Universal).While at EMI he looked after Queen, Pink Floyd and Kraftwerk, DuranDuran and the Pet Shop Boys.He has personally signed many major artistes including Radiohead, DuranDuran, Pet Shop Bloys, Transvision Vamp and for publishing The Sex Pistols, AC/DC, Blondie, Kate Bush, Tom Robinson, Paul Young, Vapours, Dexys Midnight Runners Kaja GooGoo and many others. Eligibility There are no eligibility requirements to attend the Music Business course, apart from a genuine interest in the music industry. English Requirements Applicants must be proficient in written and spoken English.