A few questions for a new course

MartinJohn348
MartinJohn348 Posts: 2 observer rank
in First-time course creation

Hello all,

I'd be really grateful for some feedback on a few questions I have ahead of filming and editing a course.

I'm looking to launch a comprehensive DJ'ing course. The focus will be mainly on how to turn mobile DJ'ing into a successful business rather than just how to DJ. There are loads of 'how to DJ' courses already, but less offering practical advice on how to turn it into a career. From looking through Udemy, I can only see one other course which is about turning DJ'ing into a business, and that's a very short course so I'm hoping I've found a bit of a niche.

I have a few questions:

1) Can I talk about specific agencies like Bark or Encore (Encore is a UK based agency)? and can I use their logos? I'd like to offer advice on the best ways of using different online agencies to maximise sales.

2) I assume I cannot play copyrighted music without permission, but can I talk about particular songs? e.g. can I mention Uptown Funk and talk about how it transitions really well into x or y song?

3) I'm in the script writing stage at the moment, and I'm aware that some sections are just advice without any concrete 'knowledge'. For example, I'm thinking of adding a section on looking after your mental health as a DJ (I said it was comprehensive!). But as I'm writing it, that section is less about concrete knowledge but more tips / advice. Is that OK? There will still be plenty of concrete educational stuff (i.e. a bit of music theory, some stuff on mixing and other DJ skills, essential equipment needed and how to use it) but I wondered whether advice from my years of experience 'cuts it' for a Udemy course?

Comments

  • ElianaC
    ElianaC Posts: 5,412 Udemy rank

    Hi @MartinJohn348
    Thanks for your questions! Here are some insights on the points you raised

    Regarding mentioning specific agencies like Bark or Encore and using their logos in your course to provide advice on maximizing sales through online platforms, it is generally advisable to seek permission from the respective agencies for logo usage to ensure compliance with copyright and trademark regulations. If you have any doubt or concern about the legality of the content in your course, I would suggest you consult with an attorney, this applies to the second question too.

    3. You are welcome to include this content in your course, on the condition that you prioritize offering advice rather than actively promoting any sort of subscription or gathering contact information from students.

    If you have further questions on what you can or can't add to your course, please send an email to our Trust & Safety team at policy@udemy.com.

    I hope this helps!

    Eliana

    Udemy Community Moderator

  • MartinJohn348
    MartinJohn348 Posts: 2 observer rank

    Hello Eliana!

    Thanks a lot for your feedback, really appreciate that!

  • Monica345056
    Monica345056 Posts: 7 observer rank

    Hello,

    You can use specific agency names but check logo usage rights. Discuss songs descriptively, not playing copyrighted music. Sharing your experience and advice is valuable alongside technical knowledge. Focus on creating a comprehensive course with practical tips and engaging elements.

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