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.

Skills you'll gain: Customer Service, Advertising, Market Research, Value Propositions, Brand Management, Customer Relationship Management, Target Market, Marketing Communications, Logistics, Customer Insights, Supply Chain Management, Sales Management, B2B Sales, Marketing Strategies, Selling Techniques, Competitive Analysis, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music, Media Production, Editing, Post-Production, Organizational Skills
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Post-Production, Media Production, Musical Composition, Music History, Digital Publishing, Software Installation, Creativity, Editing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Photo/Video Production and Technology, Promotional Materials, Marketing Materials, Presentations, Writing, Layout Design, Copywriting, Music, Content Creation, Branding, Design, Target Audience, Communication
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Vanderbilt University
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
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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
SAE Institute México
Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music Theory, Music, Post-Production, Media Production
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Leadership and Management, Organizational Structure, Organizational Leadership, Music, Business Management, Storytelling, Leadership, Productivity, Workforce Management, Innovation, Writing and Editing, Employee Engagement, Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Berklee
Skills you'll gain: Music, Media Production, Musical Composition, Instrumental Music, Digital Signal Processing, Automation, Editing, File Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Market Research, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Psychology, Market Analysis, Marketing Planning, Behavioral Economics, Target Market, Customer Insights, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Technology Strategies, Product Lifecycle Management, Business-To-Consumer, B2B Sales, Digital Marketing
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Marketing Budgets, Digital Media Strategy, Media Strategy, Content Strategy, Promotional Strategies, Marketing Analytics, Customer Engagement, Content Marketing, Brand Awareness, Marketing Strategies, Trend Analysis, Brand Strategy, Social Media Strategy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Campaign Management, Social Media, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Strategic Partnership
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Berklee
Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Musical Composition, Instrumental Music, Music Performance, Peer Review, Media Production, Planning, Post-Production, Creativity, Writing and Editing, Digital Signal Processing, Writing, Timelines, Automation, Collaboration, Editing, File Management
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months