After you've acquired the various tools and strategies to build your music career, it's time to put those skills to work! In this course, you will acquire the skills to manage a variety of professional endeavors including self-management, freelance performing, and launching a private lesson studio. Perfect for the young professional or a seasoned pro looking to diversify their portfolio career.
This course is part of the Musician’s Professional Toolbox: Your Portfolio Career Specialization
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About this Course
At minimum, a bachelors degree in music and/or experience as a practicing musician.
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Try Coursera for BusinessWhat you will learn
Articulate your Unique Selling Proposition.
Use the Business Model Canvas to determine the core functions required to effectively manage your portfolio career.
Complete a comprehensive growth and recruitment plan for your teaching studio and identify the competitive landscape.
Seek out and book performance opportunities in a variety of settings.
Skills you will gain
- Promotion (Marketing)
- Freelancing
- Gigging
- Setting up your Teaching Studio
- music career
At minimum, a bachelors degree in music and/or experience as a practicing musician.
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Be Your Own Manager
Freelance Performance
Setting Up Your Teaching Studio
Growing Your Teaching Studio
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