Free Online Courses to Boost Your Music Business Knowledge!

If you’re looking to break into the music industry or just want to expand your knowledge, there are some amazing free online courses available that cover everything from music marketing to copyright laws. Here are a few resources to check out:

  1. Coursera: Platforms like Coursera offer courses from top universities. Look for “Music Business Foundations” to get started. It covers the basics and is a great introduction.
  2. edX: Check out the “Music Business” course offered by Berklee College of Music. It dives into the essentials of the industry, including management and marketing.
  3. YouTube: There are countless tutorials and lectures from industry professionals. Channels like Berklee Online share insights on music production and marketing strategies.
  4. Skillshare: While it typically requires a subscription, they often offer free trials. Look for classes on music production and industry insights!
  5. FutureLearn: They offer a “Music Business” course that covers key concepts in the music industry, perfect for beginners!

Taking these courses can help you build a solid foundation for your career and make valuable connections. Plus, they’re super flexible—perfect for our busy student schedules!

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Many people had suggested me to you Coursea in the past and I haven’t tried yet. I’m not sure whether it is free or partially free learning all the courses. Have you ever tried it before?

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Yeah, I’ve tried Coursera before! Some courses are totally free, but others offer just the basics for free and then you pay for a certificate or full access. It’s definitely worth checking out, though—you can still learn a lot without paying! :blush:

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Omg, I’ve actually used Coursera before! I didn’t even know they had music industry courses—that sounds amazing! I’m super interested in learning more about music marketing. Do you think it’s better to start with the Music Business Foundations course on Coursera, or would the Berklee one on edX go more in-depth? Also, have you come across any good courses on copyright laws? That’s something I’d love to understand better!

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I see! Thank you for sharing! :smiling_face:

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That’s awesome! For music marketing, the Coursera course is a great intro, while Berklee’s on edX goes more in-depth. For copyright laws, Berklee has some good resources, and LinkedIn Learning has a solid course on it too!

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