

Welcome to the "Musician's Guide" Series!
This series is pulled directly from the courses I've created for my university position in Music Business. All of these courses are designed for the everyday musician - amateur or professional - who has little or no knowledge on the topic, but wants to master it.
This class is all about Record Labels and Record Deals.
It is ideal for anyone who is interested in seeking out a record deal or is already considering one.
Musicians: If you are making music, and considering a record deal, please watch this class!
Producers: Before you sign on the dotted line, watch this class to be sure you understand everything you are signing up for.
Bands: Maybe you are considering avoiding record labels, and starting your own independent label. This class is for you, too!
Curious Minds: Anyone interested in how record labels work is invited to be a part of this class.
We will start with traditional record label deals, and progress forward to talking about more modern deals. We will talk a lot about the "need" for a record deal in the modern age, and how you can get by without one at all. I'll walk you through every issue in the contract so you fully understand what is being asked.
The goal of this class is for you to understand what is in-between the lines of the contract.
Software:
This course is NOT specific to any DAW program.
Genre:
The recording studio has no genre - so all are welcome here.
Topics Covered:
Working with Producers
Owning the "Master"
Distribution
Loan-Out Companies
Roles of a Record Company
Work For Hire
Scope of the Record Deal
Term of the Record Deal
Additional Song Options
Other Options
Release Commitment
Advances
Recoupment
Payback
Royalties
Royalty Rate
Royalty Basis
Royalty Deductions
Merchandise
Videos
360 Deals
Producer Contracts
And much, much more!
If you are ready to start making money from your music, and making sure you are protected, this class will start you on that journey. Get started today.
Dr. Allen is a university music professor and is a top-rated Udemy instructor - with nearly 100 courses and over 200,000 students.
In 2017 Star Tribune Business featured him as a "Mover and a Shaker," and he is recognized by the Grammy Foundation for his music education classes.
All the tools you need to produce great tracks are included in this course and the entire course is based on real-life experiences - not just academic theory.
Wouldn't it be a good idea to create a course?