Legals & Deals: The Basics of The Music Industry

with Judge Jules

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Intermediate 46 lessons (1h 6m) Mobile, Tablet + Desktop

Jules O’Riordan a.k.a Judge Jules is a practising solicitor by day and a global DJ by night.


In this course, he breaks down the legals of the music industry for anyone who wants to work in this highly competitive area, giving you the best chance of success.


Produced by Tileyard Education, a university entirely focused on music, it has been designed for anyone who wishes to have a career in the industry.
Topics covered in this course included:

  • Management
  • Record deals
  • Music publishing
  • Branding and distribution

You will learn:

  •  What to look for in a management, publishing or distribution deal
  • The key terms to be aware of in contracts
  • Accounting, royalties, commission and everything money-related

And much more!


To succeed in the music business, it is crucial that you have an understanding of how all these things work, especially if you create your own music.
Whether you’re an artist or you want to work behind the scenes in the music industry, don’t miss this opportunity to learn from someone who has experienced both sides.