Music & Entertainment Success Syllabus
A year-long, actionable blueprint for building a sustainable and profitable career in the music industry. This is your path from artist to entrepreneur.
Month 1 (Quarter 1)
Discipline & Daily Grind
Assignments
- Create a daily creative routine (minimum: 1 hour writing/recording daily).
- Track your time for 7 days → cut distractions.
Checkpoint
Submit a “Week in My Life” breakdown + 1 finished demo track.
Month 2 (Quarter 1)
Mindset of a Champion
Assignments
- Write a failure journal (document 3 setbacks and what you learned).
- Create a vision board (short-term & long-term goals).
Checkpoint
Present your 1-year and 5-year career map.
Month 3 (Quarter 1)
Communication & Networking
Assignments
- Record a 60-second self-introduction video (as if meeting an A&R).
- Roleplay contract negotiation with a classmate or coach.
Checkpoint
Deliver a mock “interview performance.”
Month 4 (Quarter 2)
Financial Game for Artists
Assignments
- Build a budget for a single release (recording, promo, distribution).
- Research your royalty splits (BMI/ASCAP, publishing rights).
Checkpoint
Submit your first “Artist Financial Plan.”
Month 5 (Quarter 2)
Branding & Career Moves
Assignments
- Design a personal brand statement (what you stand for).
- Create a brand moodboard (colors, visuals, fashion, tone).
Checkpoint
Submit your brand guide + one piece of branded content.
Month 6 (Quarter 2)
Digital Mastery
Assignments
- Launch or upgrade your Spotify for Artists + YouTube channel.
- Post 3 pieces of short-form content weekly for a month.
Checkpoint
Submit growth report (followers, streams, engagement).
Month 7 (Quarter 3)
Creativity on Demand
Assignments
- Write/record 3 full songs in 7 days.
- Weekly freestyle drills (record & critique yourself).
Checkpoint
Submit a 3-track mini EP.
Month 8 (Quarter 3)
Health & Performance
Assignments
- Build a fitness & diet plan tailored for artists.
- Daily vocal warm-ups (track progress).
Checkpoint
Submit performance video (song performed live).
Month 9 (Quarter 3)
Culture & Leadership
Assignments
- Write a song with a cultural/social theme.
- Research global crossover markets (Afrobeats, Latin trap, K-pop).
Checkpoint
Deliver cultural impact plan + themed single.
Month 10 (Quarter 4)
Lifelong Learning & Reinvention
Assignments
- Research & present next 5-year industry predictions.
- Learn one new skill (production, engineering, business).
Checkpoint
Submit a reinvention strategy for your sound/brand.
Month 11 (Quarter 4)
Career Expansion
Assignments
- Build a business plan (clothing line, label, media, tech).
- Draft a team structure (manager, booking agent, PR).
Checkpoint
Submit full business pitch deck.
Month 12 (Quarter 4)
Legacy & Longevity
Assignments
- Write your legacy statement (what you want to be remembered for).
- Archive & organize your catalog (songs, beats, videos).
Checkpoint
Submit legacy plan + 10-year strategy.
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