Music Business Courses and Certifications

Microcredential

Music Business

Gain insights into the music business world, from copyright law to entrepreneurship, learning how to monetize your music and navigate the industry as an artist or professional.

• Coursera
• On-Demand
• Paid Course
• 4 courses

Artist Management for the Music Business

398 ratings at Udemy

The Roadmap to Managing Your Own Music Career or Becoming a Professional Manager

• Udemy
• 4 hours 31 minutes
• On-Demand
• 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

SXSW

How Tech is Optimizing Monetization and Distribution in the Music Industry

Explore how technology is transforming revenue streams in the music industry, from smart merchandise to financial tools that help artists monetize their craft and build deeper connections with fans.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• On-Demand
• Free Video

SXSW

Examining Leadership Equity in the Music Business

Explore the persistent gender disparities in music industry leadership through the "2025 Inclusion in the Music Business Study" findings, personal experiences of discrimination, and actionable steps toward building a more equitable industry.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• 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

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

Success and Failure in Music Business

Explore the realities of success and failure in the music industry with insights on navigating the business side of music careers and understanding what it takes to thrive or struggle.

• YouTube
• 16 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 51 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)

Copyright Law in the Music Business

13 ratings at edX

Learn the basics of copyright law and better understand how it works in the Music Business.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 3-5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)