- Copyright
- Music production
- Contracts
- Pro Tools
- Music recording
- Music business
- Revenue streams
- Teambuilding
- Audio Production
- Music
- Songwriting
- Create music legally
The Business of Music Production Specialization
Become a Business-Savvy Music Producer. Gain the knowledge and skills you need to launch your career as a music producer.
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What you will learn
The structure of the recording music industry and to read and interpret recording contracts
How to earn money with your recorded music by leveraging copyright law
Cast a clear vision for a recording project and how to use the right tools to achieve your vision
How to record, edit, and mix a production using the industry standard digital audio workstation, Pro Tools
Skills you will gain
About this Specialization
Applied Learning Project
In this specialization, you will analyze case studies of real music industry scenarios. You’ll also create a professional level recording project. You will produce, record, mix, and master either your own or another artist’s original music using the industry standard digital audio workstation, Pro Tools.
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Hands-on Project
Every Specialization includes a hands-on project. You'll need to successfully finish the project(s) to complete the Specialization and earn your certificate. If the Specialization includes a separate course for the hands-on project, you'll need to finish each of the other courses before you can start it.
Earn a Certificate
When you finish every course and complete the hands-on project, you'll earn a Certificate that you can share with prospective employers and your professional network.

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