Music Business Courses and Certifications

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

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

31 Music Business Tips for Songwriters

53 ratings at LinkedIn Learning

Build your songwriting business with advice from a renowned songwriter. This course offers a month's worth of daily tips to help you build your network and sell more songs.

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

Microcredential

The Business of Music Production

5342 ratings at Coursera

Gain essential knowledge in music business, production, copyright law, and Pro Tools to launch a successful career as a producer in the modern music industry.

• Coursera
• 4 weeks, 10 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course
• 4 courses

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

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

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
• Paid Course

Copyright Law in the Music Business

714 ratings at Coursera

Explore music copyright law, artists' rights, public domain, and sampling. Learn to navigate legal issues in songwriting, fair use, and litigation in the evolving digital landscape.

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

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
• Paid Course

Understanding the Music Business: What is Music Worth?

147 ratings at Coursera

Explore the music industry's structure, trends, and challenges, from recording to copyright, media, live performance, and emerging business models. Gain insights from industry professionals and analyze the value of music in today's market.

• Coursera
• 18 hours 9 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Music Business: Music Marketing With Digital Marketing

133 ratings at Udemy

Music industry and music business success with amazing music marketing! Music promotion: YouTube, ads, branding, TikTok

• Udemy
• 5 hours 55 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Valerio Velardo - The Sound of AI

Generative Music AI: Use Cases and Business Opportunities - Lecture 4

Explore generative music AI systems, their classification, and real-world applications. Discover business opportunities in text-to-music, voice cloning, accompaniment, and sound synthesis.

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

How To Get a Manager: Music Business Management

63 ratings at Udemy

Artists guide from being self managed to hiring a manager to help build your music career

• Udemy
• 1 hour 28 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Digital Music Distribution 101

Learn to distribute music online, create media assets, and promote your work on major streaming platforms and playlists. Master the essentials of digital music distribution for independent artists.

• CreativeLive
• 1 hour 28 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course