The Record Label Academy
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How to Start a Record Label
A complete, step-by-step online course guiding you through naming, registering, signing artists, and successfully launching your first release, with bonus modules, templates, and media resources.
Approx. Time Required: 3 hours
Marketing for Record Labels
A structured marketing course offering a methodical approach to planning and executing compelling album release campaigns.
Approx. Time Required: 3 hours, 20 minutes
Record Label Decision Tool
A practical course introducing a new framework for making thoughtful, empathetic decisions that keep your label running smoothly and sustainably.
Approx. Time Required: 1 hours, 30 minutes
New Release Blueprint
A brand new, complete step-by-step system to help you confidently plan, promote, and launch your next single, EP, or album.
Approx. Time Required: 47 minutes
Profitable Record Label
A focused online course presenting the four essential pillars to building a label that is not just creatively satisfying but financially successful.
Approx. Time Required: 50 minutes
Record Label FAQs
A short video series tackling some of the most common questions I hear from new (and experienced) record label owners. Delivered in bite-sized answers.
Approx. Time Required: On Demand Topics
Email Marketing
for Record Labels
MICRO-COURSE
Understand sync history, key industry players, placement opportunities, and how to pitch your catalog effectively—with bonus Q&A and guides.
Music Publishing
for Record Labels
MICRO-COURSE
Learn how to launch your own publishing entity, navigate copyrights, understand royalties, and manage publisher/writer splits—with bonus Q&A.
Income Generating
for Record Labels
MICRO-COURSE
Get concise, actionable advice on monetization strategies tailored for indie label contexts, packed into a focused module.
MICRO-COURSE
The process of creating vinyl records, from mastering and lacquer cutting to choosing pressing plants and packaging options, timelines, budgeting, and more.
Pressing Vinyl
for Record Labels
MICRO-COURSE
Discover how to prepare releases, pitch to Bandcamp editorial, and handle merchandising, supported by practical checklists and walkthroughs.
Bandcamp Basics
for Record Labels
MICRO-COURSE
Master DSP fundamentals, lead-time planning, UPC/ISRC essentials, playlist pitching, and fan targeting—with bonus Spotify walkthroughs and checklists.
Spotify Basics
for Record Labels
MICRO-COURSE
Learn strategic platform selection, minimalist content approaches, audience engagement, and stats review—complete with content planning modules and toolkits.
Social Media
for Record Labels
MICRO-COURSE
Explore album branding, design fundamentals, and visual storytelling with downloadable branding modules and examples.
Artwork + Design
for Record Labels
MICRO-COURSE
Understand sync history, key industry players, placement opportunities, and how to pitch your catalog effectively—with bonus Q&A and guides
Sync Licensing
for Record Labels
MICRO-COURSE
Build a streamlined label website, simplify navigation, and apply SEO best practices with guidance and downloadable resources.
Web Design
for Record Labels
Main Books
for Record Labels
3 books, Zip Folder
Micro Books
for Record Labels
8 micro-books, Zip Folder
Welcome to the Record Label Academy.
These courses and resources are designed to give you clarity, confidence, and practical tools as you build and grow your indie record label.
Whether you're just starting out or refining an existing label, you'll find step-by-step guidance, real-world strategies, and helpful templates to support you at every stage.
Go at your own pace, revisit modules as needed, and apply what you learn directly to your label. You've got this—and I’m here to help along the way.
Academy Tools
Bonus resources/downloads mentioned in the modules.
Business Plan [Download]
Post-Release Checklist [Download]
New Release Brief [Download]
Workback Schedule [Download]
Preparing a New Release [Download]
Metadata Checklist [Download]
Record Label Budget [Download]
Press One Sheet Template [Download]
Contact me.
help@otherrecordlabels.com
Scott here! Reach out any time if there’s anything not working properly or if there’s anything I can help you with!
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