The Music Industry Landscape

This lesson maps the music industry landscape so learners can understand who does what, how money and rights move through the system, and where an artist or creator can build a career. It introduces the main players, the difference between creative and commercial roles, and the most common pathways into the business.

By the end, learners should be able to identify the key stakeholders around a release, understand why relationships matter, and see how decisions made early on can affect licensing, royalties, and long-term control.