How to Succeed in the 21st Century Music Industry

London, United Kingdom, August 21, 2009 --(PR.com)-- The twelve week Music Business Course programme is priced at £995 and has been specifically developed to reflect the changing face of the music industry. It incorporates in depth analysis of new business models and technologies in addition to key areas such as recording and publishing deals, management, copyright, licensing, marketing and entrepreneurship.

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As with all Point Blank courses, teaching is delivered by experienced music industry professionals and class sizes are strictly limited to ensure that students receive individual guidance and support. The course has been developed by Ruth K. Fung and Jos Jorgensen who is also the lead tutor. Jorgensen is a professional songwriter and producer who composed and produced the theme music to hugely successful TV shows including ”X Factor”, “America’s Got Talent” and “Britain’s Got Talent”. He is also a director of artist management company JOWU Entertainment in China and with an MBA in Music Industries, brings to the programme a thorough understanding of the international music business.

“The Music Industry is a rapidly changing landscape. Many people will have you believe it’s all doom and gloom and that nobody will make any money now that sales are declining” says Jorgensen. “I totally disagree - the product is simply changing. Whoever is first to anticipate what happens from here will be the next music industry millionaire. The course will look back at the conventional workings of the business, look sideways at what is happening now and predict what this future landscape will look like.”

At 18 Jos moved to Toronto and started working as assistant sound engineer with artists including Peter Gabriel, Lou Reed, Elvis Costello and the Bare Naked Ladies. Impressed with his talents, Lou Reed recommended Jos to LIPA (Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts), who offered him a scholarship. Whilst there, Jos enjoyed one on one songwriting sessions with Sir Paul McCartney and went on to win the Sennheiser Acheivement Award twice and also the Times Songwriting /Composer award in 2001. A year later he was signed by Global Talent Publishing. Since then he has worked with Lemar, Blue, Westlife, Blazin’ Squad and Terri Walker and has had numerous hits in south east Asia, Germany, Brazil, France as well as songs on four number one albums. This year he was honoured with a BMI award for “Best Musical Theme On American TV”.

Ruth Fung started her career as a writer and producer as part of Artful Dodger and subsequently enjoyed substantial chart success both at home and abroad. Ruth has written with Craig David, Lemar, Brandy, Louise, Liberty X and JLo. In recent years she has been a partner in well-respected music industry think tank, Finger On The Pulse, who continue to research and advise various companies and individuals on the ever changing landscape of the music business.

The course will offer invaluable insights for anyone looking to earn a living from music in the digital era. From aspiring artists, songwriters and managers to entrepreneurs and those seeking employment with record companies, publishers and agents. No previous experience is required and students who complete the course will be awarded an NCFE Level 3 Introductory Award in Business for the Creative Industries.

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About Point Blank:

Point Blank has been voted “Best Music Production & DJ School” for the last six consecutive years. Why? Well, the school prides itself on small classes and personalised teaching from music industry pro’s. Among the teaching staff are Grammy winners and songwriters with record sales in the millions. Plus producers and remixers who’ve worked alongside the likes of Bjork, Massive Attack, Groove Armada, Leftfield, Portishead and many others.

Point Blank courses are accredited by EdExcel and the Open College Network and have an emphasis upon teaching students practical studio skills. The college is an Approved Training Centre for music software giants Apple, Native Instruments, Ableton and Steinberg.

They welcomes students from all over the world each term. Many of them go on to enjoy success in the music industry and included among them are Leona Lewis, Tayo (Fabric) and Island Records A&R Ben Scarr.