This course provides an overview of the business of the music and recording industry, including the songwriting market, music publishing, music copyright, music licensing, unions, agents and attorneys, artist management, concert promotion, music merchandising, the record industry, record markets, recording contracts, record distribution and merchandising, studios and engineers, music in television, radio and advertising, music in films, and career development and options. Students will be introduced to industry professionals and may participate in promoting and producing a music event.