BUSINESS TRACK

Students in the BUSINESS TRACK manage a talent roster of 10-14 student artists during the semester, produce live eventS, plan and execute the end of semester road tour and interact with professionals in the Nashville entertainment industry. 

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ARTIST MANAGER
BOOKING AGENT
VENUE MANAGER
CONTENT CREATOR
STUDIO MANAGER
MUSIC PHOTOGRAPHY
MUSIC PUBLISHER
CONCERT PROMOTER
ROAD MANAGER
TALENT COORDINATOR

BUSINESS TRACK STUDENTS:

  • Coordinate all aspects of at least one CMC LIVE show including:

    • stage plots

    • lineup

    • posters

    • run of show

    • transitions/emcee

    • social media / digital media

    • stage management

  • Plan and Execute an end of semester TOUR in one or more of the following capacities:

    • Tour Manager

    • Assistant Tour Manager

    • PR/Marketing

    • Business Management

  • Manages 2-3 artists

  • Build a portfolio for each artist

  • Network through meetings and lectures with industry professionals

BUSINESS TRACK TAKEAWAYS

  • Build a professional resume

  • Digital media and design training

  • Learn how to create and read booking/management contracts

  • Proficient on Master Tour software

  • Managing artists (experience)

  • Show producing (experience)

  • Social Media Marketing training including content creation, analytics, and advertising

  • Branding training; learn basics of brand growth, marketing plans, and building brand awareness

Course Listing for Business Track
Course Listing for Business Track

UPCOMING Semester DATES

ORIENTATION 8/23-24

CLASSES START 8/25

CLASSES END 12/4

FALL 2025

SPRING 2026

ORIENTATION 1/10-11

CLASSES START 1/12

CLASSES END 4/23

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