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Building a Music Career: Branding and Funding Strategies

Learn essential strategies for building a successful music career, from brand development to crowdfunding.

Learn essential strategies for building a successful music career, from brand development to crowdfunding.

This course cannot be purchased separately - to access the complete learning experience, graded assignments, and earn certificates, you'll need to enroll in the full DIY Musician Specialization or Music Business Specialization program. You can audit this specific course for free to explore the content, which includes access to course materials and lectures. This allows you to learn at your own pace without any financial commitment.

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Building a Music Career: Branding and Funding Strategies

This course includes

8 Hours

Of Self-paced video lessons

Beginner Level

Completion Certificate

awarded on course completion

Free course

What you'll learn

  • Develop your unique artist identity and vision

  • Build and leverage professional industry networks

  • Create effective social media and marketing strategies

  • Plan and execute successful crowdfunding campaigns

  • Manage recording projects and budgets efficiently

Skills you'll gain

Social Media Marketing
Music Business
Networking
Brand Development
Crowdfunding
Artist Management
Music Production
Band Leadership
Industry Relations
Music Marketing

This course includes:

2 Hours PreRecorded video

5 assignments

Access on Mobile, Tablet, Desktop

FullTime access

Shareable certificate

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There are 6 modules in this course

This comprehensive course guides independent musicians through the process of building a sustainable music career. Students learn to develop their artistic identity, create a strong brand presence, and secure funding for their projects. The curriculum covers essential topics including band leadership, social media strategy, industry networking, brand partnerships, and crowdfunding campaigns. Through practical exercises and real-world case studies, participants gain the tools needed to launch and manage their music careers successfully.

Welcome!

Module 1 · 1 Hours to complete

Your Foundation

Module 2 · 1 Hours to complete

Your Brand

Module 3 · 1 Hours to complete

Your Record

Module 4 · 1 Hours to complete

Your Money

Module 5 · 1 Hours to complete

Your Career

Module 6 · 1 Hours to complete

Fee Structure

Instructor

Leah Waldo
Leah Waldo

5 Courses

Innovative Music Educator Bridging Online Learning and Country Rock Performance

Leah Waldo is a multifaceted talent in the music industry, serving as the Curriculum Manager for MOOCs at Berklee College of Music's online division while also pursuing a career as a country rock musician under the stage name Elisa Smith. With a master's degree in Education from Harvard Graduate School of Education, Waldo specializes in curriculum design, educational technology, and neuroscience-based learning approaches. Her work at Berklee focuses on increasing access to arts education through innovative online courses, collaborating with Grammy-winning faculty and international organizations. Waldo's dual identity as an educator and performer uniquely positions her to understand the needs of aspiring musicians. She teaches courses like "Building Your Career in Music: Developing a Brand and Funding" and contributes to the "Music Business: Industry Essentials" XSeries program at Berklee Online. Her approach combines rigorous academic content with practical industry insights, reflecting her commitment to making music education accessible and relevant in the digital age.

Building a Music Career: Branding and Funding Strategies

This course includes

8 Hours

Of Self-paced video lessons

Beginner Level

Completion Certificate

awarded on course completion

Free course

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