University of Colorado Boulder
Promotional Materials Every Musician Needs
University of Colorado Boulder

Promotional Materials Every Musician Needs

Jeffrey Nytch

Instructor: Jeffrey Nytch

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level

Recommended experience

10 hours to complete
3 weeks at 3 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level

Recommended experience

10 hours to complete
3 weeks at 3 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Learn the three types of resumes (performance resume, general music resume, and skills resume), when to use them, and how to format them.

  • Apply basic concepts of composition, lighting, and audio quality to create compelling promotional images and demo videos.

  • Write a selection of prose biographies for a variety of settings that illustrate your artist’s Mission Statement.

  • Identify the key components and visual “feel” of a professional website.

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Assessments

3 assignments

Taught in English

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This course is part of the Musician’s Professional Toolbox: Your Portfolio Career Specialization
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There are 3 modules in this course

In this module, you will learn the content and formatting principles behind a variety of resume types and create three different resumes based on your professional training and experience.

What's included

2 videos3 readings1 assignment1 peer review3 discussion prompts

In this module, you will learn to write compelling biographical materials and effective cover letters for a variety of uses.

What's included

2 videos2 readings1 assignment1 peer review1 discussion prompt

In this module, you will learn principles of design and content required to create compelling promotional materials through visual, audio, and web-based means.

What's included

4 videos1 reading1 assignment1 peer review1 discussion prompt

Instructor

Jeffrey Nytch
University of Colorado Boulder
4 Courses2,063 learners

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