Music Business Courses and Certifications

Music Business 101: Networking

3 ratings at CreativeLive

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
• Paid Course

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
• Paid Course

Artist Management for the Music Business

414 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

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

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 Foundations

6 reviews

Explore the evolving music industry, from its history to current trends. Learn about recording agreements, copyright law, and key roles in artist management and representation.

• Coursera
• 11 hours 51 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

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

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

Making Money with Music

4 ratings at CreativeLive

Making Money with Music with Randy Chertkow, Jason Feehan

• CreativeLive
• 14 hours 52 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

The Musician's Guide to Record Labels & Record Deals

61 ratings at Udemy

Everything you need to know to survive the music business. Recording Contracts, Record Deals, and How Labels Work.

• Udemy
• 2 hours 47 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

The Music of the Beatles

17 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
• Paid Course

Copyright Law in the Music Business

15 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)

Microcredential

Music Business

Comprehensive exploration of music industry essentials, covering business foundations, artist branding, copyright law, and entrepreneurship for aspiring professionals and artists.

• Coursera
• 22 weeks, 2 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course
• 4 courses

Microcredential

Music Business: Industry Essentials

Gain essential knowledge to launch a music career as an artist, manager, or producer. Learn industry roles, record contracts, branding, crowdfunding, copyright law, and entrepreneurship from experts.

• edX
• On-Demand
• $236.00
• 4 courses

Introduction to the Music Business

10 reviews

Learn the latest about the rapidly changing music industry from recording, publishing, and distribution to legal issues confronting music commerce.

• edX
• 6 weeks, 2-4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)