Best music business Courses Online
We compared 15 Music Business courses currently listed on edX, Udemy and Coursera, priced from $19.99 to $199.99. 1 comes from a named university or institution, including Berklee College of Music. They are ordered by our CourseAsk score, which is built from how thoroughly each course describes what it teaches, whether it comes from a named institution, and how it compares on price — not from star ratings, which our course data does not include.
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Music Business: Industry Essentials
Offered by Berklee College of Music
This course offers a thorough introduction to the essential components of the music business, helping you understand how the industry operates. You will explore various roles, from artists to managers, and learn about th...
$159.30listed price -
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How to Write a Music Business Plan For Busy Professionals
There is a saying in the marketing world. If you fail to plan, you plan to fail. This course is aimed at helping you to succeed in your music business. After all, it's what you've been dreaming of your...
$19.99listed price -
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Coursera MOOC / Non-creditMusic Business
Offered by Berklee
This specialization will give you the knowledge, both theoretical and practical, to launch your career in the music business as an artist, manager, agent, and/or producer. You will begin with Music Business Foundations,...
$49.00listed price -
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Coursera MOOC / Non-credit
Music Business
Offered by Berklee
This specialization will give you the knowledge, both theoretical and practical, to launch your career in the music business as an artist, manager, agent, and/or producer. You will begin with Music Business Foundations,...
$49.00listed price -
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Udemy CertificateMusic Business: How to Make Money from Music
This course offers a straightforward guide for anyone looking to make money from music, whether you're just starting out or already have some income but wish to expand. The instructor shares practical insights and divers...
$69.99listed price -
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Introduction to the Music Business
Offered by Berklee College of Music
Learn the latest about the rapidly changing music industry from recording, publishing, and distribution to legal issues confronting music commerce.
$59.00listed price -
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Copyright Law in the Music Business
Offered by Berklee College of Music
Learn the basics of copyright law and better understand how it works in the Music Business.
$59.00listed price -
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Udemy MOOC / Non-creditThe Musician's Guide to Copyright
Welcome to the "Musician's Guide" Series!This series is pulled directly from the courses I've created for my university position in Music Business. All of these courses are designed for the everyday musician - amate...
$44.99listed price -
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Udemy CertificateUltimate Ableton Live 10, Part 5: Audio & MIDI Effects
** UDEMY BESTSELLER **This course is "5-Star Certified" by the International Association of Online Music Educators and Institutions (IAOMEI). This course has been independently reviewed by a panel of experts and has...
$44.99listed price -
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Udemy CertificateTurntablism 101: Mixing, Scratching, Beat Juggling & History
Turntablism 101 is a 17 hour DJ course taught by NYC's multi-award winning artist, Dj Raedawn, who is the inventor of skratch notation and BPM geometry. This course features a wide range of subjects such as Mix...
$89.99listed price -
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Udemy CertificateRekordbox - The ULTIMATE Beginners Course To DJ Software
Learn how to use one of the industries leading DJ Softwares from Ibiza Resident DJ Omar Meho5-Star Reviews 1. RandyOmar has alot of experience as a DJ and a good understanding of the music business side of things. He's h...
$199.99listed price -
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Udemy CertificateBecome a Private Music Tutor
Do you play an instrument? Or, maybe you sing? Or maybe you're an electronic music producer? Most people think that music is just a hobby - something fun to do in your spare time. ...There's no way it can become your f...
$199.99listed price -
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Udemy CertificateMusic Production - How To Make Deep House In Ableton Live
Learn How To Make Deep House In Ableton Live like artists such as Chris Stussy, Kolter, Sweely, Prunk & More.5-Star Reviews 1. RandyOmar has a lot of experience as a DJ and a good understanding of the music business...
$199.99listed price -
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Udemy MOOC / Non-creditRadio Promotion: How To Get a Song On The Radio
This course is designed for anyone looking to understand the ins and outs of getting music played on the radio. Through a blend of personal experiences, both successes and challenges, the instructor provides practical in...
$199.99listed price -
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Udemy CertificateHow To Make Intelligent Dance Music In Ableton Live
This course teaches you how to create intelligent dance music using Ableton Live, focusing on the unique characteristics of this experimental genre. You'll gain insights from an experienced DJ and music producer who emph...
$199.99listed price
What the prices here tell you
The 15 priced courses on this page run from $19.99 to $199.99, with the middle of the range around $69.99 — a spread of $180.00. That is a wide gap for one subject. A higher price on this page usually reflects who is behind the course rather than how much material it contains, so it is worth opening two or three at different price points and comparing their syllabus before deciding.
Who is behind these courses
These courses come from edX, Udemy and Coursera. The platforms differ in how they sell: some charge once per course, others expect a subscription, and the listed price is not always what you pay at checkout after a promotion. 1 of these are produced by a named university or institution, including Berklee College of Music — which usually means a fixed syllabus and a recognised certificate, rather than an individual instructor’s own course.
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