Music Business
Copyright Basic
Record Label Builder
Copyright Basic
Step into our captivating Copyright masterclass, where we unravel the intricacies of music copyright and its impact on the music industry. In this interactive and informative session, you'll gain valuable insights into the essential aspects of copyright, protecting original creations, and navigating licensing and permissions.
Artist Manager
Record Label Builder
Copyright Basic
Become an artist manager and be the catalyst that fosters opportunities, connections, and advancement for talented musical acts within the music business. Take the lead in shaping the artist's success and be an instrumental force in the dynamic world of music management. Join us on this fulfilling journey and make a lasting impact in the lives of aspiring artists.
Record Label Builder
Record Label Builder
Record Label Builder
Learn from experienced industry professionals as they share valuable strategies on artist signings, music distribution, marketing, and branding. Discover the ins and outs of managing talent, negotiating contracts, and building a successful label from the ground up. Don't miss this unparalleled opportunity to turn your passion for music into a thriving business venture.
Tour Manager
Music/Event Promoter
Record Label Builder
Embark on an journey into the dynamic world of tour management with our exclusive Tour Manager masterclass. This masterclass is your backstage pass to the thrilling life on the road as you take charge of every aspect of a band's tour. As the behind-the-scenes mastermind, you'll play a pivotal role in orchestrating transportation, accommodations, scheduling, and finances, ensuring a seamless experience for everyone involved.
Booking Agent
Music/Event Promoter
Music/Event Promoter
As an artist booking agent, you play a pivotal role in shaping an artist's career by securing the best performance opportunities and expanding their reach. From negotiating contracts to coordinating schedules and ensuring smooth communication between artists and venues, your expertise is essential in driving their success. If you have a passion for music and possess excellent networking and organisational skills, our Booking Agent masterclass is the perfect opportunity for you.
Music/Event Promoter
Music/Event Promoter
Music/Event Promoter
You wield the power to bring exceptional talent to the forefront and create unforgettable live experiences for audiences. Your responsibilities encompass coordinating events, marketing, and ensuring successful event promotions. From scouting talent to securing venues and maximising ticket sales, you play a vital role in shaping the music scene. If you have a passion for music and thrive in a fast-paced, creative environment, our Music Promoter Masterclass is tailor-made for you.
Pitch, Rhythm and Creative Sound Design with Josh Braham
Cost: $TBC
Duration: 2 Hours per week
Overview
Josh Braham (Mosscilator) has multiple tracks released on internationally acclaimed labels such as Zenon Records and is the Co-Founder of Canberra based label Soliq Records. Josh has extensive experience with Ableton Live, preparing a track for an official release and a vast knowledge in sound design, synthesis and processing, and with a background in drumming Josh also has extensive knowledge in rhythm.
In this course you will learn how to take control of your entire process of writing music in Ableton, how to make your own unique sounds and create endless material for your own productions, as well as how to keep the creative process in your electronic productions fresh and productive.
Do you have a passion for electronic music production? Are you dreaming of playing the main stage at your favourite parties or looking to get more involved in your local electronic production community?
Are you tired of buying endless samples and MIDI packs and still not getting the results you’re after in your music productions? Are you looking for a creative environment to make meaningful and local connections with other music producers? If you answered yes to any of these questions then this is the course for you.
In this Ableton focussed course, Josh Braham (Mosscilator) will share with you ten years of experience and knowledge in creative sound design and arrangement. If you’re a beginner or intermediate electronic music producer looking to step up your game, you can be assured to leave this course with the ability to confidently generate endless sounds, develop your own unique musical palette and never be stuck with frustrating writers block ever again. Designed to be as accessible and simple as possible, even producers with relatively basic technical knowledge will find themselves at home in this course.
In this course Josh Braham (Mosscilator) will share his 10 years experience on Ableton Live Suite, preparing tracks for official release and his vast knowledge in sound design, synthesis, arrangement, mixing and processing. You will learn how to generate your own endless array of sounds, how to arrange them in musical ways using thoughtful techniques in sampling and a developed understanding of how you can use the simple mathematics of music to maximise your creative output and get your tracks heard!
Masterclass: How to get started as a DJ/Performer
Cost: $149.00
Duration: 3 Hours
Overview
This masterclass is designed to provide aspiring DJs/performers with a comprehensive understanding of the music business essentials. Participants will gain insights into the practical aspects of launching a career, including setting up an Australian Business Number (ABN), creating agreements, managing invoices, and establishing market rates. The class will blend theory with hands-on activities to ensure participants leave with actionable steps to kickstart their journey in the music industry.
Session 1: Understanding the Music Business Landscape (60 minutes)
- Introduction to the Music Industry (15 minutes)
- Overview of the music industry structure
- Key players and their roles (promoter, labels, managers, agents)
- Legal Framework for DJs/Performers (30 minutes)
- Copyright and intellectual property rights
- Licensing and permissions
- Contracts and agreements
- Setting Up Your Business: ABN and Tax Basics (15 minutes)
- Importance of an Australian Business Number (ABN)
- Tax obligations for music professionals
- Q&A and Discussion (15 minutes)
Session 2: Building Your Professional Identity (45 minutes)
- Creating a Brand as a DJ/Performer (15 minutes)
- Defining your brand identity
- Importance of branding in the music industry
- Crafting Performance Agreements (20 minutes)
- Elements of a performance agreement
- Negotiation tactics and protecting your interests
- Hands-on Activity: Drafting a Performance Agreement (10 minutes)
- Participants will work on a simple performance agreement
- Q&A and Discussion (15 minutes)
Session 3: Financial Management and Market Rates (75 minutes)
- Understanding Your Finances (20 minutes)
- Budgeting and financial planning
- Tracking income and expenses
- Invoicing and Payments (20 minutes)
- Creating professional invoices
- Setting payment terms and policies
- Market Rates for DJs/Performers (20 minutes)
- Researching and determining fair market rates
- Factors influencing pricing decisions
- Negotiation Skills (15 minutes)
- Strategies for successful negotiations
- Q&A and Closing Remarks (15 minutes)
Materials Needed:
- Notebooks and writing materials for participants
- Laptop or tablet for hands-on activities
Note:Participants to come prepared with questions and scenarios for discussion. This masterclass aims to empower individuals with practical knowledge to navigate the music business successfully.
Other essentials:
A positive attitude and willingness to learn :)
Hatch (Ableton - Beginner)
Hatch (Ableton - Beginner)
Hatch (Ableton - Beginner)
Discover the world of music production with our Hatch beginner masterclass at NINE80music lab in Canberra. Join us as we delve into the foundations of Ableton Live, equipping you with the skills to create your own original tracks.
No prior production skills are necessary.
Thrive (Ableton - Advance)
Hatch (Ableton - Beginner)
Hatch (Ableton - Beginner)
Welcome to Thrive, an advanced music production masterclass utilising Ableton Live in Canberra. Thrive is designed for those ready to take their music production skills to the next level. We'll take you deeper into the realms of advanced audio editing and processing, elevating your tracks to new heights. Unleash your creativity as we explore advanced MIDI editing and processing techniques, empowering you to shape your compositions with precision.
*Prerequisites apply
Ableton masterclass overview
Hatch (Ableton - Beginner)
Introduction to Ableton Live and basic navigation
MIDI and audio fundamentals
Creating beats and drum racks
Creating basslines
Creating chords and harmonies
Effects
Arrangement and structure
Mixing and automation
Exporting and finalising your track
Thrive (Ableton - Advance)
* Prerequisite to enrol into Thrive is to have completed the Hatch - beginner masterclass or to showcase proficiency by fulfilling the specified requirements through an in-person demonstration.
Advanced MIDI techniques
Advanced audio editing and processing
Advanced synthesis and sound design
Advanced mixing techniques
Advanced automation and modulation
Advanced sampling and sampling techniques
Mixing and mastering for release
Advanced workflow and efficiency techniques
Final project and portfolio development
Ableton masterclass requirements
What you need prior to attending the Ableton masterclass.
Each student enrolled in the Ableton masterclass will need the items below before attending the masterclass.
Ableton Live software (any of the versions below)
- Ableton Live 11 Intro
- Ableton Live 11 Standard
- Ableton Live 11 Suite
- Ableton Live (any previous versions)
Ableton Live is available on Ableton.com and on Ableton educational shop. If you’re studying at or employed by an educational institution, you can save 40% on Live Intro, Standard or Suite. Check your eligibility here.
Laptop (with minimum specification as below)
Windows
- Windows 10 (Build 1909 and later), Windows 11
- Intel® Core™ i5 processor or an AMD multi-core processor
- 8 GB RAM
- 1366x768 display resolution
- ASIO-compatible audio hardware for Link support (also recommended for optimal audio performance)
- Approximately 3 GB disk space on the system drive for the basic installation (8 GB free disk space recommended)
- Optionally up to 76 GB disk space for additionally available sound content
Mac
- macOS High Sierra 10.13 to Ventura 13
- Intel® Core™ i5 processor
- Apple silicon
- 8 GB RAM
- 1280x800 display resolution
- Core Audio compliant audio interface recommended
- Approximately 3 GB disk space on the system drive for the basic installation (8 GB free disk space recommended)
- Optionally up to 76 GB disk space for additionally available sound content
Headphones (any of the below)
- Over-ear headphones
- On-ear headphones
- Open-back headphones
A positive attitude and willingness to learn :)