Course Description
This module offers a comprehensive understanding of the evolution of music distribution, tracing its journey from vinyl records to digital streaming. It explores the transformative impact of digital technologies on distribution methods, including online music stores and streaming platforms. Emphasizing the importance of staying updated on industry trends, students learn to navigate the evolving landscape and capitalize on emerging opportunities.
What You Will Learn
Lesson 15 – Saturday, June 8, 2024
- Historical Trends and Developments in Music Distribution
- Historical trends and developments that have shaped the distribution landscape
- What is Music Distribution?
- Understanding Digital Music Distribution
- How does digital music distribution work?
- Specific roles of DSPs, Aggregators, and Distributors
- Digital Innovation and Radical Industry Changes
- Review of Business Models of Major Digital Streaming Services (Boomplay, Mdundo, Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, Deezer, Tidal)
- Exploring Distribution Platforms
- Review of Business Models of Major Distribution Platforms (The Orchard, Ingrooves, TuneCore, CD Baby, DistroKid, OneRPM, FUGA, AWAL, Amuse)
- Guide to Digital Music Distribution
Lesson 16 – Sunday, June 9, 2024
- Digital Distribution Processes
- Digital Distribution Deal
- How the Services Charge
- How the Music is Distributed
- How Paperworks are Handled (including artist metadata/assets consolidation)
- How Money and Royalty Collections are Handled
- Future Perspectives
- Future of Music Distribution
- Role of Emerging Platforms (like TikTok)
Certification
Certificate will be issued to you at the end of this course, after the successful completion of the module
Course Features
- Lecture 0
- Quiz 0
- Duration 4 hours
- Skill level All levels
- Language English
- Students 34
- Certificate No
- Assessments Yes
