MEETINGS:
12 Classes - 3 hours each |
CLOCK
HOURS: 36 |
TUITION/BOOKS:
$699/$152 |
| COURSE
PREREQUISITES: Successful completion of Pro
Audio Specialist Program or any other RID recording or production course. Internet &
e-mail access. |
| TRAINING
DESCRIPTION: |
Section 1 - Establishing Oneself
In The Music Business - 4 class meetings: |
| Students learn the basics of the the music
business and how to plan and execute entry into the business. |
| Section 2 - Promotion and Marketing - 4 class
meetings: |
| The students learn how to promote and market
both their business and their musical and merchandise products. Test marketing
strategies are covered. |
| Section 3 - Producing & Releasing Recorded
Product - 4 Class Meetings |
| The students learn the basics of making and
releasing recorded product, including making a national record deal. |
| Campus Study Time: Up
to 10 hours of additional study with instructor assistance may be scheduled by each
student. |
|
| Music Production Promotion And Marketing Course |
MEETINGS:
10 Classes - 4.5 hours each |
CLOCK
HOURS: 45 |
TUITION/BOOKS:
$1099/$104 |
| COURSE
PREREQUISITES: Successful completion of
Associate Recording Engineer Program Courses |
| TRAINING
DESCRIPTION: |
Section 1 - Business Planning -
3 class meetings |
| With class assistance and discussion, each
student will formulate a specific 6-12 month business plan revolving around one sales
cycle of the product to be produced in the student's recording project. |
| Section 2 - Production Planning - 3 class
meetings: |
| With class assistance and discussion, each
student will formulate a specific production plan creating a national-quality 4-6 tune
product. |
| Section 3 - Promotion and Marketing Planning - 3
class meetings: |
| With class assistance and discussion, each
student will formulate a specific promotion and marketing plan for one sales cycle of the
product to be produced in the student's recording project. |
| Section 4 - Final Wrap Up- 1 class meeting: |
| Students submit a final report containing the
business, production, promotion and marketing of a 4-6 tune recording project and take a
final examination. |
| Campus Practice/Study Time: Up
to 20 hours of additional study or individual practice with instructor assistance may be
scheduled by each student. |
| Final Exam: Final
examination will be given 7 days after the last class. |
|
| Recording
Project |
MEETINGS:
Individual campus meetings as necessary |
CLOCK
HOURS: 50 |
FEES/MATERIALS:
$350/$100 |
| RECORDING FEES:
The student is estimated to need $1000 for professional studio
fees plus must pay RID coaching fees of $350 (for 10 hours of guidance). This
estimate assumes that the student will use 30 hours of course lab time for pre and demo
production work. |
| PROJECT
PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of all Recording
Engineer/Producer Program Courses |
| Students complete a 4-6 tune
recording project, including pre-production, recording, overdubbing, mixing and mastering. |
