A Case Study Of The Music Industry

Abstract

Every industry in the world is affected by technological advancements.  As new products and methods are invented, old products and methods become obsolete.  Perhaps no industry illustrates this basic principle better than the music industry. From the invention of sheet music to the digital music files known today, the music industry has remade itself time after time.  With the development of the latest technology, old products have repeatedly been abandoned.  This case will explore the history of the music industry by highlighting the various technologies that changed the industry.  In addition, a discussion will be offered to explore possible future directions of the industry.