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Music Business Course

What will I learn?

Uncover all the inside information about the music business with our full Music Business Course for Gambia. We go deep into how money comes in, from streaming to live shows, and teach you how to put together a proper business plan for your own music company. You'll learn about how small, independent labels work, the legal side of things like who owns what (intellectual property), and how to deal with the rules and regulations in the music industry. You'll also get better at using the internet to promote yourself, connect with your fans, and handle your money well. This course gives Gambian music professionals the real, top-quality knowledge they need to succeed in today's ever-changing music world.

Apoia's Unique Features

Online course accessible for life
Certificate compliant with educational standards
Printable PDF summaries
Online support always available
Select and arrange the chapters you wish to study
Set your own course workload
Instant feedback on practical activities
Study at your convenience, without needing internet access

Develop skills

Strengthen the development of the practical skills listed below

Master different ways to make money: Get the most income from streaming, merchandise (t-shirts, etc.), and concerts.

Create business plans: Make strong, well-thought-out plans to build successful music labels.

Understand the legal stuff: Learn about contracts, who owns the rights to music, and the rules of the industry.

Connect with fans: Build a strong community of fans using effective internet marketing.

Manage money: Plan your spending and find funding for your music projects.

Suggested summary

Workload: between 4 and 360 hours

Before starting, you can change the chapters and the workload.

  • Choose which chapter to start with
  • Add or remove chapters
  • Increase or decrease the course workload

Examples of chapters you can add

You will be able to generate more chapters like the examples below

This is a free course, focused on personal and professional development. It is not equivalent to a technical, undergraduate, or postgraduate course, but offers practical and relevant knowledge for your professional journey.