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MIONLINE SHORT COURSE

Intro to Entertainment Law

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i COURSE OVERVIEW

Starting Date
April 20, 2026
Tuition
$575
Level
Beginner
Duration
4 weeks
This course is designed to help musicians, rappers, singers, and songwriters develop an understanding of the fundamentals of law and legal rights in the music industry. By exploring an overview of legal concepts governing all entertainment business activities, with particular emphasis on music transactions, students will be exposed to the nuts and bolts of the industry, a legal foundation made easy to digest for people from all walks of life.

i YOU’LL LEARN TO

- Categorize intellectual property subjects, predicting validity questions and answers.
- Analyze real-world disputes in the music industry.
- Understand the reasoning behind various causes of action, such as copyright infringement.
- Make recommendations based on music business hypotheticals.

i LESSON GUIDE

This lecture examines the intersection of technology and law in the entertainment industry. It traces how technological advancements have shaped new media and business models, and explores the American legal framework, including the Constitution and the hierarchy of laws, to understand how rights and regulations are established and enforced in entertainment.

  • Explore the history of technology in the entertainment industry.
  • Examine how new technologies have influenced legal and business practices.
  • Understand the U.S. legal framework and hierarchy of laws.
  • Discuss the role of the Constitution in shaping entertainment law.
  • Analyze how rights and regulations adapt to technological change.

i INSTRUCTOR

ANDREA BARI

ANDREA BARI

Andrea (“Andy”) Bari is known for a career vesting the business roles of publisher, producer, and manager. He is a leading expert on the subject of intellectual property in relation to entertainment and the arts, often receiving expert...
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