Course Title: Master of Music Business
Course Code: LPAMMB701
Delivery Mode: Blended (Online + Practical Workshops)
Duration: 2 Years
Total Credit Points: 120 CP
Certification: Master’s Degree issued by Laughter Percussion Academy
Location: Kalgoorlie HQ + Online LMS Portal
Website: www.laughterpercussionacademy.com.au
Course Philosophy:
This program combines traditional music industry knowledge with Laughter Percussion values: healing through rhythm, creative leadership, mental health empowerment, Indigenous perspectives, and business sustainability. Students will explore advanced music business concepts while integrating the therapeutic rhythm of Laughter Percussion into modern entrepreneurship.
Course Structure (12 Modules)
Module 1: Rhythms of the Industry – An Introduction to the Global Music Business
Learning Outcomes:
- Map the global structure of music business
- Identify key music sectors, players, and innovations
- Integrate Laughter Percussion’s cultural roots in industry analysis
Community Activity: Rhythm circle: “Beat Your Business”
Assessment: 2000-word global music industry overview + Video pitch
Module 2: Branding Through Beat – Music Marketing and Digital Strategy
Learning Outcomes:
- Build an artist brand using storytelling and visuals
- Apply digital tools for online growth
- Design laughter-infused campaigns
Community Activity: Group drumming and slogan creation
Assessment: Design and present a campaign for a Laughter Percussion artist
Module 3: Beat of the Law – Copyright and Licensing in Creative Industries
Learning Outcomes:
- Understand global copyright law
- Draft music licensing agreements
- Protect Indigenous & cultural creations
Community Activity: Copyright Bingo + IP Law Drum Jam
Assessment: 3000-word licensing policy + mock copyright debate
Module 4: Money Makes Music Dance – Finance and Revenue in the Music World
Learning Outcomes:
- Understand royalties, 360 deals, and grants
- Build financial models for music businesses
- Use community funding for rhythm-based therapy events
Community Activity: Budgeting percussion game
Assessment: Submit a music business finance strategy + rhythm fund-raiser plan
Module 5: Tech in Tune – Music Technology and Innovation
Learning Outcomes:
- Explore digital tools (AI, NFTs, Metaverse)
- Use rhythm therapy to engage audiences through tech
- Evaluate innovation trends in performance platforms
Community Activity: Virtual Laughter Percussion lab + app showcase
Assessment: Research paper on one innovative tool
Module 6: Leading with Laughter – Artist Management and Development
Learning Outcomes:
- Create a career growth plan for artists
- Develop artist identity through rhythmic expression
- Manage mental health and career burnout
Community Activity: “Talent Jam” workshop
Assessment: Artist management dossier + mock press release
Module 7: Across Borders – Global Music Markets and Cultural Fusion
Learning Outcomes:
- Analyze export opportunities for Afrobeat, reggae, and indigenous music
- Respect cross-cultural ethics in music trade
- Map local-to-global music pathways
Community Activity: Multicultural drum circle
Assessment: 3000-word market expansion strategy
Module 8: From Idea to Industry – Music Entrepreneurship
Learning Outcomes:
- Create and pitch your own music business or rhythm-based service
- Design community-based models that incorporate laughter and healing
Community Activity: Rhythm & Innovation bootcamp
Assessment: Full business plan + live pitch
Module 9: Strategic Beats – Leadership and Organizational Management
Learning Outcomes:
- Develop strategic leadership capabilities
- Create inclusive, rhythm-driven teams
- Plan crisis response through artistic engagement
Community Activity: “Leadership with Rhythm” simulation
Assessment: Strategic music organization plan
Module 10: Research Rhythms – Methods for Music Business Impact
Learning Outcomes:
- Conduct research with cultural and ethical awareness
- Apply mixed-methods in rhythm-driven case studies
Community Activity: Data Drum Circle
Assessment: Research proposal + Ethical review checklist
Module 11: Capstone Project – Rhythmic Innovation or Thesis
Options:
- Thesis (10,000 words): Research a topic integrating music business & therapy
- Applied Project: Launch a business or initiative using Laughter Percussion principles
Supervision: 1-on-1 mentorship
Assessment: Final project + video presentation
Module 12: Ethics, Equity, and Inclusion in the Global Rhythm Economy
Learning Outcomes:
- Address discrimination and inequality in the industry
- Promote healing and inclusion through music
Community Activity: “Drum for Change” inclusion jam
Assessment: Reflective journal + inclusive business proposal
LPA Signature Features:
- Weekly Rhythm Sessions: Live virtual jam and cultural exchange
- Community Mentorship Circles: Elders, producers & therapists share wisdom
- Music Therapy Fusion: Optional Mental Health Micro-Certification in Rhythm Therapy
- Indigenous Voices Panel: Amplifying local healing sounds and business models
- LPA Student Showcase: End-of-term rhythm-based music pitch festival
