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.

Lund University
Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Digital Transformation, Innovation, Business Process, Software Development, Network Analysis, Business Strategy, E-Commerce, Strategic Thinking, Value Propositions, Apple iOS, Decision Making, Case Studies, Amazon Web Services
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad de Palermo
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

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Accounting, Balance Sheet, Financial Reporting, Financial Statement Analysis, Design Thinking, Accounting, Annual Reports, Innovation, Process Design, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Philanthropy, Leadership Development, Strategic Leadership, Corporate Sustainability, Professional Development, Business Ethics, Finance, HR Tech
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Growth Strategies, Mergers & Acquisitions, Business Strategy, New Business Development, Innovation, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Market Dynamics, Competitive Analysis, Market Opportunities, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Valuation, Risk Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Multiple educators
Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Data Storytelling, Business Strategy, Design Thinking, Business Strategies, Sustainable Business, Brand Strategy, Business Solutions, Business Planning, Innovation, Presentations, Market Opportunities, Business Modeling, Business Risk Management, Design and Product, Branding, Strategic Thinking, Process Design, Digital Transformation, Persuasive Communication
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Berklee
Skills you'll gain: Music, Musical Composition, Media Production, Instrumental Music, Automation, File Management, Editing, Electronic Media
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Technical University of Munich (TUM)
Skills you'll gain: Biotechnology, Business Modeling, Commercialization, Entrepreneurship, Business Strategy, Feasibility Studies, Business Valuation, Market Opportunities, Innovation, Intellectual Property, Product Development, Team Building, Regulatory Requirements
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Music Performance, Entrepreneurship, Event Management, Leadership, Booking (Sales), Professional Networking, Verbal Communication Skills, Professional Development, Presentations, Goal Setting
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Digital Transformation, Business Modeling, Business Strategy, Technology Strategies, Innovation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Value Propositions, Market Dynamics, Competitive Analysis, Computing Platforms, Emerging Technologies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Business Process Automation, Automation, Business Process, IT Automation, Workflow Management, Robotic Process Automation, Business Transformation, Business Workflow Analysis, Operational Efficiency, Compliance Management, Security Controls, Continuous Improvement Process, Return On Investment, Change Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Post-Production, Open Source Technology, Media Production, Musical Composition, Music History, Aesthetics, Collaborative Software, Data Sharing, Creativity, Digital Publishing, Software Installation, Editing, Content Creation, Computer Programming Tools
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Rochester
Skills you'll gain: Music History, Music, Music Theory, Musical Composition, Instrumental Music, Music Performance, Creativity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months