Scott Durbin

Scott Durbin is an Assistant Professor and Program Coordinator for Music Business at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, affiliated with the School of Music & Performing Arts. With a career spanning academia and the entertainment industry, he is best known as a co-founder of the Grammy-winning children's band Imagination Movers, which produced a Disney Channel series and earned an Emmy Award for Outstanding Original Song (2008–2009). His academic work focuses on bridging real-world music industry practices with education.

• Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Centenary College of Louisiana (1992)
• Master of Education (MEd) in Curriculum and Instruction, University of Louisiana at Lafayette (2019)
• Teacher's Certificate (1994), University of New Orleans

Scott's expertise lies in Music Business, Digital Service Providers (DSPs), Musical Copyright and Rights Management, and Musical Monetization. His research emphasizes Metadata integration for rights tracking and revenue generation, reflecting his industry experience with Disney, Concord Music, and mechanical licensing frameworks.

His publications include children's music albums and educational songbooks, showcasing cross-disciplinary impact in Entertainment Industry, Artist Management, and Streaming Revenue Models. These works highlight his role in evolving music industry practices through Digital Distribution and Licensing Agreements.

• Drs. Chuck and Sue Lein/BORSF Endowed Professorship in Music Management/Business (2015)
• Rising Star Award, College of Arts (2015)
• Eminent Faculty Award for Service Leadership (2015)
• ASCAP Plus Award (2015, 2016, 2019)
• Daytime Entertainment Emmy® (2008–2009)

As a Mechanical Licensing Collective (MLC) Educator Ambassador, Scott shares industry insights on Musical Copyright and Digital Licensing. He teaches courses like MUS 455: Artist Management, Booking, and Touring, leveraging his experience negotiating contracts with Disney and managing large-scale tours.