Independent Music Production

In this eight-month certificate program, you will learn the skills necessary for success as an independent musician. Guided by professionals who are active in the industry, you will gain hands-on experience in home-based recording, music production and distribution and songwriting. You will also be taught business and entrepreneurial skills.

What You’ll Learn

• Build and effectively operate a home-based recording studio to produce professional quality recordings.
• Produce a professional three song Demo CD and discuss the distribution process through traditional and emerging Internet markets.
• Identify some of the key components of sales, marketing and merchandising plans appropriate for their music projects.
• Recognize how to copyright and protect their original artistic work including music and lyrics.
• Apply basic knowledge of the process and procedures of registering, owning and operating a successful small music business.
• Identify the components of effective funding applications and grant requests for public and private organizations in including FACTOR and other Arts Councils.
• Develop and implement a plan for a small or medium sized venue performance.
• Write a song working alone or in collaboration with other artists.
• Identify all and produce some components of a basic promotional package.
• Function adequately in interview and performance situations.