Introduction

How to Release Music Globally is a 12-week course of live online classes taught by How to Release Music Globally with Grammy Award Winning Music Manager Adé Adéfolalu, providing a comprehensive view the international music business market. It is designed to provide participants with the necessary latest skills, techniques and first-hand insight into the methodology, workflow and tips and tricks to Monetise Music in the Major Music Markets Worldwide (including the UK, USA, Africa, Asia & Europe).

What you'll learn

• Music Industry Value Chain and Stakeholders: Label, Publisher, Manager, Promoter
• Rights Management, Music Copyright and Collection Societies in Global Markets
• Traditional Music Record Label
• Music Marketing and Social Media Strategies for Independent Musicians: Building and Engaging Your Audience
• Turn Your Music Into Money: Monetization Roadmap for Independent Music
• Turn Your Music Into Money: Music Investment, Fundraising & Crowd Sourcing
• Develop Highly Effective Strategies for Music & Video Streaming Platforms
• Developing Effective International Digital Distribution Strategy
• Utilize Data to Develop Fan Engagement and Conversion Strategies in Global Markets
• Tech solutions for the Music Industry - Rights Management, NFT's, Blockchain & AI
• Artist & Business Development and Management Roadmap
• Plan & Manage A Comprehensive Independent Release Strategy - + Music Campaign Finance Case Study

• 12 x 2hr live online classes
• All classes recorded for student use (during the course only)
• Interactive group challenges
• Special guest webinar Q&A sessions
• Music Hackspace Graduate Certificate of Excellence
• 50% discount on your first year subscription to Music Hackspace

Testimonials

“Uncle ADÉ was one of the people who mentored, supported, and championed me at the very start of my career. He has such a great  music business network and such a great music business mind.” Harmony 'H-MONEY' Samuels, Producer, BOE - Janet Jackson, Fantasia, Chris Brown

“ADÉ is a fantastic singer and a great teacher who really invests in his students. I’ve had first-hand experience of both!” Hank Hughes, Proprietor - F/H Block Studios & CEO F Block Publishing

“ADÉ has an unparalleled knowledge of the industry, but it’s his understanding of what it takes on a personal level, which I found the most valuable. ADÉ has a teaching style that is personable and relatable, which in my eyes makes him second to none as an educator.” Chris Dampier, Director Music Publishing Tunecore

“‘Uncle ADÉ’ (as myself and many others have nicknamed him) is a brilliant role model who mentored me 16 years ago! He is firm because he wants to get the best out of you, yet down to earth, because he genuinely cares. From music business to the more practical elements of making music, ADÉ has a wealth of knowledge to share with any young or old person interested in the industry.” Eunice Obianagha, Head of Diversity UK Music, Creative Director MOBO's, Director Enspire Management 

“Working with ADÉ has been nothing short of a revelation in my life. He painstakingly instilled the tools and mindset in me that were vital to my development, from a naive student to a Grammy Award Winning producer. I wholeheartedly believe that without his guidance, I would never have been able to live out my wildest dreams.” Nathan Cassells, Grammy Award Winning Music Producer, What Now, Rihanna

“ADÉ (known as Uncle ADÉ to many) is a music industry professional teacher who has a realness to the way he teaches, who has seen him at the top of the music business teaching tree. His experience in and out of the studio means he is invaluable when it comes to passing on gems from the world of music. His experience and all-around knowledge, when it comes to all things music business, puts him at the top of the field of go to experts.” Kwame Kwaten, Proprietor Ferocious Management, Laura Mvula, Rumour, Shola Ama

“ADÉ has been and continues to remain an inspirational mentor, friend, and colleague. Although known to most first as a vocal tutor, he is experienced in several areas of the music industry and is a respected professional on the scene. He has played a key role in shaping my professional life over the last 3 decades, and I’m truly grateful.” Ike Onuorah, Founder of The African Music Summit, Former Director The Orchard Ng, Vice President, Artist Managers Association