Music Intermediaries: Agents, Managers, and Attorneys

MB-375

This course explores the roles of the various music business intermediaries, with emphasis on artist managers, talent agents, and entertainment attorneys. Students learn the intricacies of advising, representing, and furthering the careers of artists, focusing on the establishment of mutually beneficial working relationships. Topics include best practices for developing an artist’s career, management contracts, the mechanics of talent booking and contracting, union and government regulations, fee/commission structures, fiduciary duties, budgeting, finding success through ethical business practices, and more.

Credits
2
Prerequisites
MB-211 and MB-325
Required Of
MBUS majors in the management track
Electable By
MBUS and MILI majors
Major Elective for
Music Business
Semesters Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
Location
Boston
Department
MBUS
Course Chair
Tonya Butler
Taught By
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