For the first time, Holland College in Charlottetown, Canada, offers a Business of Music course to give working musicians the confidence, knowledge and tools to successfully manage careers. Starting on March 10, the classes take place on Wednesdays (1 to 4 p.m.) until May 26.

Music Prince Edward Island has offered limited financial assistance to some students in the course taught by Alan Dowling. Tuition costs Cdn $349 plus GST.

Course content addresses the following:
-- Introduction: Do You Have What it Takes?
-- Promotion and Publicity
-- Industry Associations and Funding Sources
-- Action Planning: How Do I Get Projects Done?
-- Marketing: Who Is the Market and How To Reach Them?
-- Financial Planning: What Resources Are Needed and How Much Income Can Be Made?
-- Managing a Budget
-- Bookkeeping and Preparing for Income Tax
-- Negotiating and Contracts
-- Legal and Copyright Issues
-- The Business of Recording
-- Tour / Showcase Planning

Music Prince Edward Island
Charlottetown, Canada

(March 8, 2010)


At Holland College, musicians can learn the business side.

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