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Today’s Music Industry (Coursera)

Offered by West Virginia University,

This course provides an engaging and methodical insight into the past and present cultural and commercial music industry developments, directions, and trends. It will equip the students with the knowledge and skills necessary to appreciate, understand and more productively participate in today’s music industry field.

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Syllabus

Week 1: Publishing and Copyright
Week 2: Live Music Industry
Week 3: Recording Industry
Week 4: Magnetic Recording and Multitracks
Week 5: CD, MP3, and Online Marketplace

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