Entertainment Business

Music Business

Online • Completion Degree

Create Your Future in Music Business Online

Become a creative liaison between the music and media industries. Our Music Business Online concentration teaches you how to create and build music brands, develop artists and repertoire (A&R) opportunities, execute concert tours and much more. Our online curriculum enhances your networking skills so you are prepared to work in a fast-paced recording environment.

Earn your Bachelor of Science in Entertainment Business online. As a student, you’ll learn what it takes to become a key player in the recording industry as an A&R manager, record producer or distributor.

Our Bachelor of Science in Entertainment Business Degree with a concentration in Music Business is 60 credit hours. Students must have their associate degree to enroll in the completer program.

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Featured Classes

Concert & Tour Management

Learn how to take the show on the road. In this course, students learn the fundamentals and best practices of tour logistics, concert promotion and production management basics. This course also dives into the operational aspects of touring including, public-safety guidelines, contracts, union regulations and equipment booking. Students learn what it takes to get a band or artist touring on a national or world-level upon completion of this course.

A&R for the Music Industry

This course focuses on developing listening skills through critically evaluating recorded music and live concert material as the basis for talent scouting to discover and develop A&R (artist and repertoire) opportunities in the music industry. Students explore the elements of music, music terminology, song structure, the acoustic environment, and individual perceptions of sound in a nontechnical way. Students also examine the historical significance of musical genres and styles with the intent to identify musical origins and recognize evolving music business trends.

Music Industry Marketing

Explore the various ways to market artists on streaming platforms, social media and pop-up shows. Students learn modern marketing strategies specific to the music and recording industry. A solid marketing strategy is essential to getting talent signed to a record label. Students learn how to produce a compelling marketing plan and sell various products and services through high-impact branding opportunities.

Industry Experts

Campus and online students have exclusive access to entertainment business professionals who share their industry expertise through video chats, campus visits and red-carpet events.

How to read a Contract

How to Read a Contract Without a Lawyer (And When to Get One)

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Somewhere between your first paid gig and your first real credit, a contract lands in your inbox. Nobody walks you through it. Maybe you're scoring a short, illustrating a festival poster, editing a podcast, or punching up a pilot. Either way, the moment you sign, your creative work becomes a business deal with rules attached. Learning how to read a contract doesn't require a law degree. It requires knowing what you're looking at, what's negotiable, and when to hand it to a professional. That's what this guide covers.
Cool Girl’s Guide to TV Writing Hosted at The Los Angeles Film School

Cool Girl’s Guide to TV Writing Hosted at The Los Angeles Film School

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Dream of writing for television but feel lost on where to start? Have a stellar idea for a show but not sure of the first step?  To help jumpstart ideas and action, this fall, we are hosting the Cool Girl’s Guide to the Television Business, a seminar led by industry experts guiding the next generation of creatives on how to navigate the steps from plan to production.
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Behind the Curtain: The Business of Entertainment

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Talent management, finance, legal, marketing—not to mention the talent behind the scenes of the music business—are just some of the cogs behind the silver screen that keep the machine turning, translating ideas into projects from development to production and distribution.
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What To Do When Traditional Film Distribution Isn’t Feasible

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There it is again—that sharp sting of rejection.  The making of your film is done and dusted—a momentous achievement! But when it comes to distributing your film, you’re hitting a dead end.  Yet another major distributor’s door has been closed to you—a stark reminder of how fiercely competitive and frustrating film distribution can be.
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We Made Billboard’s Top Music Business Schools List for 2023

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The Los Angeles Recording School, a division of The L.A. Film School, has been named one of Billboard Magazine’s Top Music Business Schools of 2023.  This list recognizes the range of degrees we offer, our impressive campus facilities as well as our active speaker roster, such as SunPop’s managing partner Will Tenney, who recently visited the campus to speak with students.
Brittainy Roberts

FOX’S VP of Casting Visits LAFS

Brittainy Roberts talks to Entertainment Business students on campus Panel Moderated by Entertainment Business Instructor, Donna Loyd. Watch here. Brittainy grew up in the mountains of Tennessee knowing she wanted to work in entertainment.…
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Electronic Music One-Woman Show—Biianco

Entertainment Business Presents: Biianco Gabby Bianco, better known under her stage name Biianco, is a rising star in the chill-wave electronic music scene. She's a one-woman show whose talents range from vocals to instruments to dance.…
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The Student Experience Online

Our online degree programs bring the entertainment industry directly to you.  Learn from industry veterans through our secure Learning Management System (LMS). This user-friendly online platform lets you collaborate with classmates on projects, submit weekly assignments, and access instructor video lectures.

On-Demand Webinar

Check out our interactive webinar for details on:

  • Online Programs Overview of our degree types and concentrations, and a walk through of the gear and software you’ll receive for your degree.
  • Student Life Curious about how our online classes work?  We’ll show you.  You’ll also find how you can participate in our virtual and livestream events.
  • Success Stories Find out about what amazing projects our alumni have been working on.
  • Paying for School We walk you through your options for paying for school including: scholarships and grants, Federal Student Aid, military funding and cash payment options.
Online Programs Webinar

  • Hannah Lux Davis

    Hannah with the band Pane at the ASCAP Experience

    Entertainment Business Online - Music Business - Completion

  • Ari Levine

    Nominated at the GRAMMYs with Bruno Mars and Philip Lawrence

    Entertainment Business Online - Music Business - Completion

  • Henrique Andrade

    With RIAA Platinum Record for Zayn Malik’s Mind of Mine

    Entertainment Business Online - Music Business - Completion

  • Andrés Borda-Zabala

    With this Latin GRAMMY and GRAMMY awards for his work on Hasta La Raíz by Natalia Lafourcade

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SUCCESS STORIES

Wondering where a degree from The Los Angeles Film School can take you?

At The L.A. Film School, we don’t just guide you, we champion your success. Our dedicated Career Development team equips you with the tools you need to thrive, from resume writing and interview preparation to landing internships and building valuable industry connections. We’re with you every step of the way, supporting you on your exciting and challenging journey.

Did you know? Oscar®-winning sound mixing Phillip Bladh’s career began here. Join our legacy of alumni who have contributed to Oscar®-winning films, GRAMMY®-nominated albums, and RIAA multi-platinum records.

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FINANCIAL AID & SCHOLARSHIPS

We understand that higher education is an investment, and we’re committed to helping you navigate your options. Financial Aid is available to those who qualify, and can include federal and private student loans, military benefits, grants and scholarships. Our dedicated Financial Aid team can help guide you through the process.

Ready to take that first step? Fill out the form and discover more about our career support, the incredible success stories of our alumni, and how your journey in the entertainment industry starts right here.

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