Name: Oyeniran Adeolu Elijah
Matric No: 180104040
Department: History and Strategic Studies
Course: Music Business
Course Code:
MUSIC BUSINESS
The music business is a complex and dynamic industry that involves the creation, production,
distribution, and marketing of music. It includes a wide range of professionals, including
musicians, songwriters, producers, engineers, promoters, and executives, among others. The
music business is constantly evolving with the emergence of new technologies and platforms for
distributing and consuming music, such as streaming services and social media. Successful music
businesses require a combination of creativity, talent, hard work, and business acumen, as well as
a deep understanding of the industry and its trends. However, some areas in Music business are
itemized below.
1. Music Producer - responsible for overseeing the production of music recordings.
2. Recording Engineer - responsible for capturing the best possible sound during recording
sessions.
3. Mix Engineer - responsible for blending and balancing all the individual tracks of a recording.
4. Mastering Engineer - responsible for creating the final, polished sound of a recording.
5. Studio Manager - responsible for running the day-to-day operations of a recording studio.
6. A&R (Artist and Repertoire) - responsible for discovering and developing musical talent.
7. Music Supervisor - responsible for selecting and licensing music for use in films, television
shows, and commercials.
8. Music Publisher - responsible for managing the copyright and licensing of musical
compositions.
9. Music Attorney - responsible for providing legal advice and representation to musicians and
music companies.
10. Music Journalist - responsible for writing about music and the music industry for newspapers,
magazines, and websites.
11. Tour Manager - responsible for organizing and managing the logistics of a musical tour.
12. Roadie - responsible for setting up and tearing down equipment on tour.
13. Merchandise Manager - responsible for designing and selling merchandise for musical acts.
14. Booking Agent - responsible for booking live performances for musicians and bands.
15. Music Promoter - responsible for promoting live shows and events.
16. Talent Scout - responsible for discovering and recruiting new musical talent.
17. Musician - responsible for creating and performing music.
18. Songwriter - responsible for writing and composing songs.
19. Composer - responsible for writing and arranging music for film, television, and other media.
20. Music Arranger - responsible for creating arrangements of existing songs for live
performances or recordings.
21. Music Educator - responsible for teaching music to students of all ages.
22. Music Therapist - responsible for using music to help patients with physical and emotional
issues.
23. Music Store Owner - responsible for owning and operating a music store.
24. Music Equipment Technician - responsible for repairing and maintaining musical instruments
and equipment.
25. Music Retail Salesperson - responsible for selling musical instruments and equipment in a
retail environment.
26. Music Venue Owner - responsible for owning and operating a music venue.
27. Concert Promoter - responsible for promoting and organizing concerts and other live events.
28. Music Festival Organizer - responsible for organizing and managing music festivals.
29. Musician Manager - responsible for managing the careers of musicians and bands.
30. Music Business Executive - responsible for overseeing the operations of music companies and
labels.
