The Musician's Guide to Record Labels & Record Deals

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Jason Allen

2:40:01

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0. Introduction.mp4

01:58

1. What We are Covering Here.mp4

01:44

2. Tools You Will Need for This Class.mp4

01:25

3. Disclaimer I Am Not A Lawyer.mp4

01:11

4. Producer.mp4

03:13

5. The Master.mp4

03:56

6. Record Company.mp4

02:57

7. Distribution.mp4

02:52

8. Loan-Out Company.mp4

04:36

9. The 5 Roles of a Traditional Record Company.mp4

04:31

10. What We can Do Ourselves.mp4

04:32

11. Do Artists Still Need a Record Label.mp4

01:24

12. Work for Hire.mp4

05:22

13. Loan-Outs.mp4

04:21

14. Scope of The Contract.mp4

04:44

15. The 360 Deal.mp4

03:36

16. What is a Term.mp4

04:02

17. Additional Songs.mp4

02:38

18. Options.mp4

03:11

19. Making 10 Albums Doesnt Mean Releasing 10 Albums.mp4

02:27

20. The Fiona Apple Situation.mp4

03:44

21. So What Happened.mp4

02:56

22. How did it get Solved.mp4

02:20

23. The Release Commitment.mp4

03:02

24. The Million Dollar Record Deal.mp4

03:13

25. Recoup.mp4

03:45

26. Payback.mp4

03:07

27. What kind of Royalties.mp4

02:21

28. Royalty Basis.mp4

03:53

29. Royalty Rate.mp4

03:15

30. All In Contracts.mp4

02:40

31. Deductions Breakage.mp4

02:48

32. Deductions Licensed Re-Sellers.mp4

01:37

33. Deductions Container Charges.mp4

01:17

34. Deductions Bargain Bins.mp4

01:24

35. Deductions New Configurations.mp4

02:01

36. Deductions Foreign Territories.mp4

01:53

37. Deductions Sales Incentives.mp4

01:28

38. Deductions Promotional Copies.mp4

01:18

39. Calculation for Royalties of a Physical CD.mp4

04:13

40. Recoup Amount.mp4

02:02

41. Calculation for Royalties of a Digital Sale.mp4

04:16

42. Recoup Amount.mp4

01:54

43. Merchandising Rights.mp4

03:33

44. Merch Companies.mp4

02:46

45. Payments.mp4

02:36

46. Works For Hire.mp4

03:20

47. Who Pays.mp4

02:44

48. Whos Vision.mp4

02:32

49. Why.mp4

04:02

50. Taylor Swift Example.mp4

04:55

51. The Producer.mp4

02:47

52. Example George Martin.mp4

01:16

53. Development Deals With a Producer.mp4

02:39

54. What Comes Next.mp4

01:08

55. Bonus Lecture.mp4

00:36

Description

Everything you need to know to survive the music business. Recording Contracts, Record Deals, and How Labels Work.

What You'll Learn?

Students will learn the ins-and-outs of traditional record labels and independent record labels.
Students will learn what advantages and disadvantages exist for "going it alone" without a record label.
We will examine a typical recording contract, so students know what to expect, and how to negotiate.
Working with Producers
Distribution
Loan-Outs
Roles of a Record Label
Work For Hire
Score of a Record Deal
360 Deals
Options
Release Commitments
Advances
Recoupment
Payback
Royalties
Royalty Basis
Royalty Rate
Royalty Deductions
Merchandise
Videos
Producer Contracts

Who is this for?

Anyone is interested in pursuing a record deal should watch this class!

Anyone is has always wondered how much musicians really make from a record deal should watch this class.

Anyone who has just wondered how record labels work will enjoy this class.

What You Need to Know?

There are no course prerequisites. Students should be ready to discuss the intricacies of a record contract, but no familiarity with contracts or contract law is required.

More details

Description
Welcome to the "Musician's Guide"Â 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.

100%Â Answer Rate! Every single question posted to this class is answered within 24 hours by the instructor.

It is ideal for anyone who is interested in seeking out a record deal or is already considering one.
Musicians:Â If you are making music, and considering a record deal, please watch this class!
Producers:Â 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:Â 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.Â 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 NOTÂ specific to any DAW program.

Genre:
The recording studio has no genre - so all are welcome here.
Topics Covered:Â
Working with Producers
Owning the "Master"
Distribution
Loan-Out Companies
Roles of a Record Company
Music publishing, and music industry trends
Make money online with your music.
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 isÂ a top-rated Udemy instructor - with nearly 100 courses and over 200,000 students.
In 2017Â Star Tribune Business featured him as a "Mover and a Shaker," and he is recognized by the Grammy Foundation for his music education classes.Â

IÂ guarantee that this course is the most thorough Record Label course available ANYWHEREÂ on the market - or your money back (30-day money-back guarantee)
Closed captions have been added to all lessons in this course.
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Who this course is for:
Anyone is interested in pursuing a record deal should watch this class!
Anyone is has always wondered how much musicians really make from a record deal should watch this class.
Anyone who has just wondered how record labels work will enjoy this class.

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** J. is the #1 best selling music teacher on Udemy. He is the author of the #1 best selling music theory course on Udemy, "Music Theory Comprehensive" (12 parts), and Music Theory for Electronic Musicians (3 parts), which have been purchased by more than 70,000 students in 11 languages in 196 countries.** ** He is a PhD in music, and a best selling music producer. He brings this authenticity to all of his Udemy courses. **Jason Allen (better known as J. Anthony Allen) has worn the hats of composer, producer, songwriter, engineer, sound designer, DJ, remix artist, multi-media artist, performer, inventor, and entrepreneur. Allen is a versatile creator whose diverse project experience ranges from works written for the Minnesota Orchestra to pieces developed for film, TV, and radio. An innovator in the field of electronic performance, Allen performs on a set of “glove” controllers, which he has designed, built, and programmed by himself. When he’s not working as a solo artist, Allen is a serial collaborator. His primary collaborative vehicle is the group Ballet Mech, for which Allen is one of three producers. J. Anthony Allen teaches at Augsburg University in Minneapolis, MN, where he runs the Music, Media, and Management program. He is also an Ableton Live Certified Trainer, co-founder, owner and CEO of Slam Academy, a multimedia educational space in downtown Minneapolis, the CTO of Ion Concert Media, and sole owner and producer of music education courses under the umbrella of Punkademic Courses. Recently, Allen founded Hackademica – an innovative net-label for new music. J. has a PhD in music composition, 2 Master’s degrees in music composition and electronic music, and a bachelor's degree in guitar performance. Through his academic travels, Dr. Allen has received numerous awards along the way. If you run into him on the street, he prefers to be addressed as J. (as in, Jay.)

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