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Music Business Courses

Music business courses can help you learn contract negotiation, marketing strategies, copyright law, and financial management. You can build skills in audience engagement, digital distribution, and brand development. Many courses introduce tools like social media analytics, music distribution platforms, and project management software that are essential for navigating the industry and executing effective promotional campaigns.


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Popular Music Business Courses and Certifications


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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Launching Your Music Career

    Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Business Strategy, Business Planning, Recruitment, Music Performance, Event Management, Portfolio Management, Business Management, Entrepreneurship, Performing Arts, Recruitment Strategies, Professional Networking, Relationship Building, Value Propositions, Growth Strategies, Marketing Strategies, Branding, Target Market

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Tecnología musical con software libre

    Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Open Source Technology, Media Production, Musical Composition, Digital Signal Processing, Music History, Post-Production, Electronic Components, Electronics, Aesthetics, Hardware Design, Collaborative Software, Data Sharing, Embedded Systems, System Configuration, Algorithms, Creativity, Instrumental Music, Digital Publishing

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    Leading Innovation in Arts and Culture

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Thought Leadership, Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Culture Transformation, Creativity, Organizational Change, Risk Management, Business Strategies, Technology Solutions, Competitive Analysis, Case Studies

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Berklee

    Creativity And Entrepreneurship

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Creativity, Team Building, Creative Thinking, Presentations, Innovation, Self-Starter, Brand Strategy, Open Mindset, Collaboration, Product Development, Visionary, Curiosity, Professional Networking, Problem Solving

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    378 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Berklee

    Music Production Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Post-Production, Music, Peer Review, Media Production, Music Performance, Editing, Timelines

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Berklee

    Building Your Career as a Professional Singer

    Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music Performance, Music, Leadership, Booking (Sales), Professional Networking, Professional Development, Entrepreneurship, Invoicing, Scheduling

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Strategies for Success in your Music Career

    Skills you'll gain: Productivity, Professional Networking, Time Management, Prioritization, Goal Setting, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Organizational Skills, Music Performance, Music, Professional Development, Relationship Building, Planning, Adaptability, Collaboration, Creativity

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    The Cycle: Management of Successful Arts and Cultural Organizations

    Skills you'll gain: Fundraising, Business Management, Organizational Strategy, Event Management, Governance, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Planning, Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Planning, Business Marketing, Performing Arts, Growth Strategies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Skillshare

    The Business of 3D Animation: Guide to Going Freelance

    Skills you'll gain: Invoicing, Animations, LinkedIn, Promotional Strategies, Marketing, Price Negotiation, Sales Presentation, Social Media Content, Professional Networking, Business Development

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad de Palermo

    Inteligencia Artificial aplicada a la Producción Musical

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Music History, Music, Musical Composition, AI Enablement, Creativity, AI Workflows, Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Post-Production

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Berklee

    El Músico Moderno

    Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Musical Composition, Music Performance, Peer Review, Media Production, Storytelling, Writing, Post-Production, Instrumental Music, Timelines, Creativity, Editing, Automation, File Management, Peripheral Devices

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    The Business of Ideas: IP in the Real World

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Case Studies, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Case Law, Legal Strategy, Creativity, Legal Research, Emerging Technologies, Technology Strategies, Music

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular music business courses

  • Launching Your Music Career: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Tecnología musical con software libre: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Leading Innovation in Arts and Culture: Vanderbilt University
  • Creativity And Entrepreneurship : Berklee
  • Music Production Capstone: Berklee
  • Building Your Career as a Professional Singer: Berklee
  • Strategies for Success in your Music Career: University of Colorado Boulder
  • The Cycle: Management of Successful Arts and Cultural Organizations: University of Maryland, College Park
  • The Business of 3D Animation: Guide to Going Freelance: Skillshare
  • Inteligencia Artificial aplicada a la Producción Musical : Universidad de Palermo

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