Music Business Courses and Certifications

The Business of Music

Explore the music industry's structure, functions, and relationships across songwriting, publishing, licensing, management, recording, and media.

• California Community Colleges System
• 9 weeks, 3 hours a week
• 14th Oct, 2024
• Paid Course

Intro to Music Business

Explore the music industry's career options, roles, and legal aspects. Learn about songwriting, publishing, copyright, recording, and management.

• California Community Colleges System
• 14 weeks, 3 hours a week
• 3rd Feb, 2025
• Paid Course

Music Law: Recording, Management, Rights, and Performance Contracts

176 ratings at LinkedIn Learning

Learn how to understand and negotiate terms for the four major types of music business contracts: recording, management, performance, and rights agreements.

• LinkedIn Learning
• 1 hour 40 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Music Law: Copyrighting a Song

90 ratings at LinkedIn Learning

Learn how to get and protect copyrights for your songs, and understand the critical language, concepts, and business aspects of music copyright.

• LinkedIn Learning
• 1 hour 7 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

An Insider's Guide to Today's Music Biz: 3 Treating Your Career as a Business

34 ratings at LinkedIn Learning

Steve Rennie explains how to approach the music biz with the mindset of an entrepreneur and look at a career in music as a business.

• LinkedIn Learning
• 51 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Music Business 101: Networking

Discover strategies to build influential connections in the music industry, from identifying key contacts to creating a targeted plan for success, based on 35 years of experience.

• CreativeLive
• 5 hours 3 minutes
• On-Demand
• $29.00

Microcredential

Become a Music Business Entrepreneur

An entrepreneur in the music business understands the industry's history, learns from the latest trends, and creatively pushes the boundaries of art and sound. This learning path provides best practices for working in the music business.

• LinkedIn Learning
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available
• 17 courses

Making Money with Music

Making Money with Music with Randy Chertkow, Jason Feehan

• CreativeLive
• 14 hours 52 minutes
• On-Demand
• $99.00

DIY Music Business 101

Comprehensive guide for independent artists on music business essentials, covering copyright, royalties, distribution, promotion, and monetization strategies in the digital age.

• CreativeLive
• 2 hours 2 minutes
• On-Demand
• $39.00

Make Pop Music

5 Keys to Landing More Paid Projects as a Music Producer

Master proven strategies to scale your music production business and attract more paid projects through effective client acquisition, marketing, and business development techniques.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Produce Like A Pro

Getting More Clients as a Music Producer - Building Your Professional Network and Studio Success

Master essential strategies for building a successful music production career, from client relationships and studio etiquette to networking and reputation building, with insights from industry veteran Willie Green.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 10 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Gestión musical en América Latina

Gestiona proyectos musicales escalables en Latinoamérica utilizando herramientas digitales y prácticas colaborativas para optimizar la producción y el lanzamiento.

• Coursera
• 8 hours 52 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Jiangxi University of Finance and Economics

音乐艺术管理专题

Delve into comprehensive music arts management, covering international perspectives, organizational reforms, performance management, and cultural industry development across 16 detailed modules.

• XuetangX
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

The Music of the Beatles

18 reviews

Explore the Beatles' musical evolution, from early Liverpool days to Abbey Road, examining influences, recording techniques, and cultural impact on their iconic repertoire.

• Coursera
• 14 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

History of Rock, Part Two

7 reviews

Explore rock's evolution from 1970-1990s, covering diverse styles like blues-rock, disco, punk, and grunge. Analyze cultural context, music business, and technological influences on iconic artists and genres.

• Coursera
• 13 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)