Course

Today’s Music Industry

West Virginia University

This engaging course delves into the past and present of the music industry, offering insights into cultural and commercial developments. Students will gain knowledge and skills necessary to understand and participate in today's music industry. The comprehensive curriculum covers publishing and copyright, live music industry, recording industry, magnetic recording and multitracks, and CD, MP3, and online marketplace.

  • Gain an in-depth understanding of music publishing, copyright, and regulations
  • Explore the live music industry, including sound recording licensing and concert promotion
  • Learn about the recording industry, standard recording agreements, and digital recording regulations
  • Discover magnetic recording and multitracks, as well as digital recording, reproduction, and transmission regulations
  • Understand CD, MP3, and online marketplace, fair use doctrine, sampling, recording agreements, and music promotion, distribution, and sales

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Today’s Music Industry
Course Modules

Today’s Music Industry course modules offer in-depth insights into various aspects of the music industry, including publishing and copyright, live music, recording, magnetic recording, and online marketplace, providing students with comprehensive knowledge and skills for effective participation in this dynamic field.

Publishing and Copyright

Gain an in-depth understanding of music publishing, copyright, and regulations. Explore the roots of music publishing and copyright, and learn about musical works licensing and industry practices. The module concludes with a quiz to assess understanding.

Live Music Industry

Delve into the live music industry, including sound recording licensing, and concert promotion methods and practices. This module provides insights into the regulations and practices of live music, concluding with a comprehensive quiz.

Recording Industry

Explore the recording industry, including sound recording licensing and standard recording agreements. Gain insights into the roots of the recording industry and industry practices, and complete a peer-graded essay to apply the knowledge gained.

Magnetic Recording and Multitracks

Discover the roots of magnetic recording and multitracks, as well as digital recording, reproduction, and transmission regulations. Learn about recording production planning methods and practices and complete a quiz and peer-graded essay to assess understanding and application.

CD, MP3, and Online Marketplace

Understand the CD, MP3, and online marketplace, fair use doctrine, sampling, recording agreements, and music promotion, distribution, and sales. This module provides comprehensive insights into the modern music industry practices and concludes with a comprehensive quiz.

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