Create Your Future in Music Business Online
Become a creative liaison between the music and media industries. Our Music Business 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 online Bachelor of Science in Entertainment Business Degree with a concentration in Music Business is 120 credit hours.
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.
Your Entertainment Business TechKit®
This essential bundle equips you with the tools you need to excel in this exciting field, regardless of location.
Hardware to Drive Your Success:
- MacBook: Experience a powerful and portable device ideal for online learning, managing projects, and staying connected.
Software to Elevate Your Skills:
- Adobe Creative Cloud: Access industry-standard applications for graphic design, video editing, and visual communication, crucial for crafting compelling marketing materials and presentations.
- MS Office: Master essential productivity tools like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, vital for effective communication, collaboration, and data analysis in the business world.
- Final Draft Craft engaging scripts and screenplays with this industry-standard software, optimized for online learning through the ECode system.
*The specific types of equipment and their details included in our TechKits may change without prior notice. To ensure you receive the most accurate information about the current TechKit specifications, please confirm the details with your Admissions Representative.
**Students in the completion degree programs do not receive a techkit.
**Students in the completion degree programs do not receive a techkit.
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.
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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