In this full-length interview conducted in October 2007, Don Gorder, chair and founder of the Music Business/Management Department at Berklee College of Music introduces himself and his program, and speaks in detail about the challenges of preparing students for the fast-changing world of today’s music industry. He also discusses some specific aspects of Berklee’s Music Business program, like what kind of students they look for, how the curriculum is structured, and how the program is changing to fit the music business of tomorrow.

Don Gorder, chair and founder of the Music Business/Management Department at Berklee College of Music, shares his thoughts on the future direction of his department’s curriculum given current fundamental trends in the music industry.

Don Gorder, chair and founder of the Music Business/Management Department at Berklee College of Music, shares his thoughts on why students want to learn about the workings of the music industry.

Don Gorder, chair and founder of the Music Business/Management Department at Berklee College of Music, describes the department’s goals and what they expect students to learn from the courses they offer.

Don Gorder, chair and founder of the Music Business/Management Department at Berklee College of Music, describes what his program looks for in the students they expect to succeed in their program, and shares hints on how to start teaching yourself about the industry before you even get to school.

Don Gorder, chair and founder of the Music Business/Management Department at Berklee College of Music, shares his views on how technology is changing how consumers find and experience new music.

Don Gorder, chair and founder of the Music Business/Management Department at Berklee College of Music, discusses why musicians need to understand how the music business works in order to get the most out of their music, their work and the contracts they sign.

Don Gorder, chair and founder of the Music Business/Management Department at Berklee College of Music, discusses how he keeps his program fresh and up to date given the rapid changes in the music business, without sacrificing the fundamental business truths that don’t change as much over time.

Don Gorder, chair and founder of the Music Business/Management Department at Berklee College of Music, describes how a couple of his program’s courses work, including the goals and content of an introductory-level course and two upper-level courses.