Student tracking session in studio M What is Music Business? About the Major. The Music Business is diverse. At its core is the promotion and management of music content to music consumers. Music Business is a wide-reaching industry that includes record companies, publishers, music instrument and sound equipment developers and manufactures, product representatives, retail sales personnel, and more. Careers in the Music Business run the gamut from opportunities with small independent production companies to major labels, and from retail operations to Film, TV, Radio and the Internet. Students in the Music Business/Business Management career track gain knowledge in standard business, marketing and management practices with relevance to the music industry. Hands-on projects, team-based learning, and insight from Music Business professionals empower graduates seeking lucrative and creative positions within the music industry. Music Business programs are available at multiple campuses. An Associate of Science degree in Music Business prepares students for a wide variety of careers in the music/entertainment industry. Careers such as artist management, business management, retail sales, field merchandiser, producer, marketing, copyright administration, venue management, music publisher, tour coordinator, consumer researcher, advertising account executive, road manager, concert promoter, music publisher and contractor are all attainable upon graduation. Students who are business/management-oriented can specialize in the "Business/Management Option" within the program. The "Creative Performance Option" is for students with a strong background in performing, composing or arranging; the program helps students enhance their career possibilities by gaining practical business knowledge. Students with a love for the recording sciences and who have interests in technical, hands-on activities, often choose the "Creative/Production" option. Student performs on recording session Hands on the 54 input Amek recording console What Skills Will I Learn? Recording Techniques and Music Production. ProTools and other Industry-Standard Software. Copyright Registration. Business Plan Development. Artist Management. Events Production and Management. Music/Record Promotion. Tour Management. Music Marketing. Music Business Accounting. Where Can I Work? How Much Can I Earn? Individuals with Music Business expertise work for record labels, music publishers, music distributors, television and radio stations, music instrument manufacturers, advertisers, and other businesses that include music content in their products. MDC Radio student DJ Wage and Salary Estimates from the Bureau of Labor and Statistics: Music Directors and Composers Musicians and Singers Job Description Annual Salary Retail Sales Associate $13,000 - $50,000 Music Marketing $28,000 - $116,000 Music Accessories Distributor $19,000 - $75,000 Installation/Repair Technician $9 - $55 hourly Music Publisher/Editor $24,000 - $100,000 Public Relations Specialist $21,000 – $141,000 Music Engraver $15,000 - $50,000 Copyright/Licensing Administrator $20,000 – 60,000 Source: Careers in Music The National Association for Music Education 2001 Career Videos from America's Career InfoNet (RealPlayer required): Musicians and Singers © 2007 ela/Miami Dade College School of Entertainment and Design Technology