Education & Careers

Advance your music career with industry-leading education and career development services. Learn from experts and unlock new opportunities.
Mood Machine
Mood Machine
The Rise of Spotify and the Costs of the Perfect Playlist.
Books
The Bandier Program at Syracuse University
The Bandier Program at Syracuse University
The Bandier Program for Recording and Entertainment Industries combines the study of the business of music, media, marketing and entrepreneurship with hands-on experiences.
Music Schools
MusicCareers
MusicCareers
MusicCareers is the music industry’s global job site made by and for music pros.
Job Boards
The Plain & Simple Guide to Music Publishing
The Plain & Simple Guide to Music Publishing
The essential guide to navigating the complex world of music publishing.
Books
MusicTheory.net
MusicTheory.net
Helping you learn music.
Workshops & Masterclasses
All You Need To Know About the Music Business
All You Need To Know About the Music Business
Dubbed “the industry bible”.
Books
Music Jobs US
Music Jobs US
The premier online jobs board and networking community for the US music industry.
Job Boards
Fiverr
Fiverr
Freelance services marketplace. Find top global talent
Job Boards
New York University (Steinhardt School of Culture, Education and Human Development)
New York University (Steinhardt School of Culture, Education and Human Development)
NYU Steinhardt. Impact. Innovation. Inclusion.
Music Schools
New York University (Tisch School of the Arts, Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music)
New York University (Tisch School of the Arts, Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music)
Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music
Music Schools
The Slight Edge
The Slight Edge
Turning Simple Disciplines into Massive Success and Happiness
Books
Major Labels
Major Labels
A HISTORY OF POPULAR MUSIC IN SEVEN GENRES.
Books
This Business of Concert Promotion and Touring: A Practical Guide to Creating, Selling, Organizing, and Staging Concerts
This Business of Concert Promotion and Touring: A Practical Guide to Creating, Selling, Organizing, and Staging Concerts
Your go-to manual for mastering the art and business of concert promotion and touring.
Books
Music Industry Mentor
Music Industry Mentor
Real-World Music Industry Education, Tools, Connections and Opportunities for Independent Musicians.
Artist Development
Career Coaches
Communities & Networking
BIMM University (BIMM Music Institute)
BIMM University (BIMM Music Institute)
Your Music Career Starts Here
Music Schools
Abbey Road Institute
Abbey Road Institute
Welcome to Abbey Road Institute
Music Schools
Harmony
Harmony
This fifth edition of Harmony marks the forty-fifth year of its successful use.
Books
Drexel University (Westphal College of Media Arts and Design)
Drexel University (Westphal College of Media Arts and Design)
Undergraduate and graduate degrees in media, design, the arts, and the business of creativity.
Music Schools
How Music Works
How Music Works
Unlocking the Secrets of Musical Magic.
Books
Futurehit.DNA
Futurehit.DNA
Decoding the DNA of Tomorrow's Hits for the Digital Age.
Books
The Mansion on the Hill: Dylan, Young, Geffen, Springsteen, and the Head-on Collision of Rock and Commerce
The Mansion on the Hill: Dylan, Young, Geffen, Springsteen, and the Head-on Collision of Rock and Commerce
Exploring the intersection of music, business, and fame through the lives of Dylan, Young, Geffen, and Springsteen.
Books
Auburn University (Music Studies Program)
Auburn University (Music Studies Program)
Auburn University | Department of Music
Music Schools
The Recording Angel: Music, Records and Culture from Aristotle to Zappa
The Recording Angel: Music, Records and Culture from Aristotle to Zappa
https://www.amazon.com/Recording-Angel-Records-Culture-Aristotle/dp/0300099045
Books
Music Production 2024+ Edition: Everything You Need To Know About Producing, Studio Recording, Mixing, Mastering and Songwriting in 2024 & Beyond
Music Production 2024+ Edition: Everything You Need To Know About Producing, Studio Recording, Mixing, Mastering and Songwriting in 2024 & Beyond
Unlock the future of music production with cutting-edge techniques and insights for the modern producer.
Books
Long Island University (Roc Nation School of Music, Sports & Entertainment)
Long Island University (Roc Nation School of Music, Sports & Entertainment)
Educating the Next Generation of Industry Change Makers
Music Schools
Liverpool Institute for the Performing Arts
Liverpool Institute for the Performing Arts
ONE OF THE BEST PERFORMING ARTS SCHOOLS IN THE WORLD
Music Schools
Hack Your Hit
Hack Your Hit
Unleash Your Music: Affordable Marketing Hacks for Independent Artists.
Books
How Women Made Music
How Women Made Music
Featured in New Industry Friday Vol 3.
Books
GoodTalk Community College
GoodTalk Community College
GoodTalk Community College. A institution focused on higher learning
Music Schools
The Final Days Of EMI: Selling The Pig
The Final Days Of EMI: Selling The Pig
The Beatles. The Beach Boys. Blur, Bowie, Kylie Minogue, Kate Bush and Coldplay. EMI was one of the big four record companies, with some of the biggest names in the history of recorded music on its roster.
Books
Spotify for Artists Masterclass
Spotify for Artists Masterclass
Take a personal guide through Spotify artist tools and features.
Workshops & Masterclasses
Experimental Marketing
Los Angeles Film School (The Los Angeles Recording School)
Los Angeles Film School (The Los Angeles Recording School)
The L.A. Recording School is a division of Los Angeles Film School
Music Schools
Music Forward Foundation
Music Forward Foundation
Music Forward transforms young lives, inspires careers, and champions a more inclusive music industry.
Workshops & Masterclasses
Middle Tennessee State University (College of Media and Entertainment)
Middle Tennessee State University (College of Media and Entertainment)
The world’s only College of Media & Entertainment, cultivating stars in Media Arts, RIM, & Journalism with cutting-edge tech and experiential learning
Music Schools
Sarah Page Coaching
Sarah Page Coaching
SUPPORTING WOMEN IN MUSIC ACROSS THE GLOBE
Career Coaches
Berklee College of Music
Berklee College of Music
Achieve your creative and career potential at the preeminent institution for the study of music, dance, and theater.
Music Schools
Loyola University (College of Music and Media)
Loyola University (College of Music and Media)
Create something meaningful.
Music Schools
Cartne
Cartne
Indie Artists, Songwriters, Musicians, Managers, Parents and Music Teachers!
Workshops & Masterclasses
Crossfader
Crossfader
The Step By Step Learning Platform For DJs -- Tips, Tricks, Reviews and Courses
Workshops & Masterclasses
YouTube Channels
Doors Open
Doors Open
Electronic music's best jobs: Make your passion your profession.
Job Boards
Music Row
Music Row
A Nashville Music Industry resource leader.
Job Boards
Nova
Nova
Connecting creatives with opportunity.
Job Boards
This Business of Music
This Business of Music
10th Edition.
Books
Thinking In Sync: A Primer on the Mind of a Music Supervisor
Thinking In Sync: A Primer on the Mind of a Music Supervisor
Unlock the secrets of music supervision and discover how to harmonize sound and vision.
Books
3 Kings
3 Kings
Diddy, Dr. Dre, Jay-Z and Hip-Hop's Multibillion-dollar rise
Books
The Song Machine
The Song Machine
A captivating story of creativity and commerce that explains how songs have become so addictive.
Books
Madeline Miller
Madeline Miller
What is a sustainable strategy for long-term career success? It starts with you.
Career Coaches
California Institute of the Arts (The Herb Alpert School of Music)
California Institute of the Arts (The Herb Alpert School of Music)
Ranked as America’s top college for students in the arts by Newsweek/The Daily Beast, California Institute of the Arts has set the pace for educating professional artists since 1970.
Music Schools
Start Your Music Business: How to Earn Royalties, Own Your Music, Sample Music, Protect Your Name & Structure Your Music Business (Music Law Series Book 1)
Start Your Music Business: How to Earn Royalties, Own Your Music, Sample Music, Protect Your Name & Structure Your Music Business (Music Law Series Book 1)
Unlock the secrets to a thriving music business and protect your creative assets.
Books
The Beat, the Scene, the Sound
The Beat, the Scene, the Sound
A DJ's Journey through the Rise, Fall, and Rebirth of House Music in New York City
Books
American University (Business & Entertainment Program)
American University (Business & Entertainment Program)
Business & Entertainment Program
Music Schools
Hofstra University
Hofstra University
Your Goals. Your Programs.
Music Schools
The Business Behind the Song
The Business Behind the Song
Unraveling the Intricate Tapestry of the Music Industry's Business Landscape.
Books
Rockonomics
Rockonomics
A Backstage Tour of What the Music Industry Can Teach Us about Economics and Life
Books
I Want My MTV
I Want My MTV
THE UNCENSORED STORY OF THE MUSIC VIDEO REVOLUTION.
Books
The Label Machine: How to Start, Run and Grow Your Own Independent Music Label
The Label Machine: How to Start, Run and Grow Your Own Independent Music Label
Unlock the secrets to launching and expanding your independent music label with The Label Machine.
Books
Life's Jam
Life's Jam
Where music, money, and life meet.
Career Coaches
1999: The Year The Record Industry Lost Control
1999: The Year The Record Industry Lost Control
It was supposed to be just another bumper year for the record business.
Books
24/7 Artists
24/7 Artists
Simplifying The Business Of Music.
Workshops & Masterclasses
The BRIT School
The BRIT School
UK’s leading free school for performing and creative arts
Music Schools
She Is The Music
She Is The Music
Increasing the number of women working in music – songwriters, engineers, producers, artists and industry professionals.
Communities & Networking
Charities & Non-Profits
Job Boards
Big.Ass.Kids
Big.Ass.Kids
Connect with a vetted community of music professionals to support your music career.
Communities & Networking
Networking & Career Fairs
Job Boards
Dilla Time
Dilla Time
The Life and Afterlife of J Dilla, the Hip-Hop Producer Who Reinvented Rhythm
Books
Delta State University (Delta Music Institute)
Delta State University (Delta Music Institute)
One of Billboard’s Top Music Business Schools for 2022, 2023 and 2024
Music Schools
Monmouth University
Monmouth University
Transformative learning at the undergraduate and graduate levels. One hour from New York City and Philadelphia.
Music Schools
Baldwin Wallace University
Baldwin Wallace University
Experience the Extraordinary.
Music Schools
Los Angeles College of Music
Los Angeles College of Music
Compose your future at Los Angeles College of Music
Music Schools
The Future of Music
The Future of Music
Manifesto for the Digital Music Revolution.
Books
California State University, Northridge
California State University, Northridge
Your Future Starts Here
Music Schools
The Booking Agent's Book of Secrets for Touring Musicians: (or a step-by-step guide to getting an agent, and doing the job yourself in the meantime)
The Booking Agent's Book of Secrets for Touring Musicians: (or a step-by-step guide to getting an agent, and doing the job yourself in the meantime)
Unlock the secrets to booking success and tour like a pro, with or without an agent.
Books
Brianna Ruelas
Brianna Ruelas
YOU CAN LOVE THE WORK YOU DO!
Career Coaches
Hit Men
Hit Men
POWER BROKERS AND FAST MONEY INSIDE THE MUSIC BUSINESS.
Books
Kennesaw State University (Joel A. Katz Music and Entertainment ­Business Program)
Kennesaw State University (Joel A. Katz Music and Entertainment ­Business Program)
Right Place. Right People. Right Time.
Music Schools
Entertainmentcareers.net
Entertainmentcareers.net
We are the #1 destination for careers in the entertainment, broadcasting and digital media industries.
Job Boards
Michael Jackson, Inc.
Michael Jackson, Inc.
The Rise, Fall, and Rebirth of a Billion-Dollar Empire
Books
Howard University (Warner Music/Blavatnik Center for Music Business)
Howard University (Warner Music/Blavatnik Center for Music Business)
Warner Music | Blavatnik Center for Music Business
Music Schools
The Artist's Way
The Artist's Way
A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity.
Books
Belmont University (Mike Curb College of Entertainment & Music Business)
Belmont University (Mike Curb College of Entertainment & Music Business)
The future of the entertainment & music business industry lives here
Music Schools
Run Your Music Business: How to License Your Music, Negotiate Contracts, Pay Business Taxes & Work Full-time in Music (Music Law Series Book 2)
Run Your Music Business: How to License Your Music, Negotiate Contracts, Pay Business Taxes & Work Full-time in Music (Music Law Series Book 2)
Unlock the secrets to a thriving music business with this comprehensive guide.
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