i Program Overview
Musicians Institute’s Music Business program features in-depth, interactive learning experiences with seasoned music industry professionals, who bring real-world experience to the classroom. Our course topics cover the diverse range of industry areas including Law and Contracts, Music Publishing and Licensing, Artist and Tour Management, A&R and Record Labels, Marketing, Social Media, and more.
MI’s music business program is an enriching environment for all kinds of students, as many enrolled also study instruments and are performers in their own right. This allows for a diverse and exciting curriculum and network beyond graduation!
Whether you are an aspiring music business professional, an enterprising entrepreneur looking to develop skills to run your own business, or an artist seeking a comprehensive industry education, MI’s Music Business Program is designed to give you the necessary knowledge, tools and skills to put your career on the fast track and lead you to success!
CURRICULUM HIGHLIGHTS
MUBUS-140 – Label Structure & Talent Acquisition
MUBUS-440 – Tour Management
MUBUS-560 – Production Music for Visual Media
DEGREE BY THE NUMBERS
From 10 weeks to 18 months, there’s an option for you!
Associate of Science – 6 quarters, 90 credits
Certificate in Audio Engineering – 2 quarters, 30 credits
Individual courses – 10 weeks in length
i Program Overview
Musicians Institute’s Music Business program features in-depth, interactive learning experiences with seasoned music industry professionals, who bring real-world experience to the classroom. Our course topics cover the diverse range of industry areas including Law and Contracts, Music Publishing and Licensing, Artist and Tour Management, A&R and Record Labels, Marketing, Social Media, and more.
MI’s music business program is an enriching environment for all kinds of students, as many enrolled also study instruments and are performers in their own right. This allows for a diverse and exciting curriculum and network beyond graduation!
Whether you are an aspiring music business professional, an enterprising entrepreneur looking to develop skills to run your own business, or an artist seeking a comprehensive industry education, MI’s Music Business Program is designed to give you the necessary knowledge, tools and skills to put your career on the fast track and lead you to success!
CURRICULUM HIGHLIGHTS
MUBUS-140 – Label Structure & Talent Acquisition
MUBUS-440 – Tour Management
MUBUS-560 – Production Music for Visual Media
i The MI Difference
i The MI Difference
i Faculty
Musicians Institute hosts a highly skilled faculty with extensive experience in the world of contemporary music.
i Faculty
Musicians Institute hosts a highly skilled faculty with extensive experience in the world of contemporary music.
Albert Shaw
GusGus / Högni Egilsson / Juan Atkins / Greg Gow / Doug Rasheed / Whitey / Dust Traxx Distribution
Tim Edwards
Composer / Music Supervisor / Creative Director/Founder of own music licensing company / Keeping Up With the Kardashians / The Bachelor / Sons of Anarchy / NBC/Universal / CBS / ABC / Fox / Warner Bros. / Paramount Pictures / DreamWorks.
Ritch Esra
Music Business Registry / The Film and Television Music Guide.
Tim Mosher
Composer / producer and guitarist / Toyota / Diet Dr. Pepper / Coppertone / and Old Navy.
Albert Shaw
GusGus / Högni Egilsson / Juan Atkins / Greg Gow / Doug Rasheed / Whitey / Dust Traxx Distribution
Tim Edwards
Composer / Music Supervisor / Creative Director/Founder of own music licensing company / Keeping Up With the Kardashians / The Bachelor / Sons of Anarchy / NBC/Universal / CBS / ABC / Fox / Warner Bros. / Paramount Pictures / DreamWorks.
Ritch Esra
Music Business Registry / The Film and Television Music Guide.
Tim Mosher
Composer, producer, and guitarist / Toyota / Diet Dr. Pepper / Coppertone / and Old Navy.
i Alumni Success Stories
i Alumni Success Stories
International Students
International students make up nearly one-fourth of MI’s total student population, representing more than 50 countries throughout the world. The International Student Office is dedicated to making the transition from each student’s home country to MI’s Hollywood campus as smooth and easy as possible.
i Career Options
i Career Options
“What can I do with a degree in Music Business?”
Following in the non-traditional spirit of MI, graduates with a degree in music business have found careers in diverse settings across the music industry. We strive to prepare graduates for mastery in any opportunities that arise in the industry, like:
> MUSIC PUBLISHER
A music publisher acts as the business manager for a song’s composition, ensuring the songwriter gets paid whenever their work is used.
> MUSIC SUPERVISOR
A music supervisor curates and licenses existing songs to weave the perfect musical soundtrack for films, TV, ads, and video games.
> A&R/TALENT SCOUT
Along with being a talent scout (looking for new talent), A&R departments at record labels nurture artists’ careers, from finding them to guiding their sound, recording process, and launch into the music world.
> MUSIC BOOKING AGENT
A booking agent is a music industry professional who secures live performance opportunities for musicians, like gigs, tours, and festivals, by negotiating contracts and connecting them with venues and promoters.
> MUSIC PR & PUBLICITY
Music Publicists act as the voice for musicians and bands, generating buzz and positive media attention to launch careers and propel them to success.
“What can I do with a degree in Music Business?”
Following in the non-traditional spirit of MI, graduates with a degree in music business have found careers in diverse settings across the music industry. We strive to prepare graduates for mastery in any opportunities that arise in the industry, like:
> MUSIC PUBLISHER
A music publisher acts as the business manager for a song’s composition, ensuring the songwriter gets paid whenever their work is used.
> MUSIC SUPERVISOR
A music supervisor curates and licenses existing songs to weave the perfect musical soundtrack for films, TV, ads, and video games.
> A&R/TALENT SCOUT
Along with being a talent scout (looking for new talent), A&R departments at record labels nurture artists’ careers, from finding them to guiding their sound, recording process, and launch into the music world.
> MUSIC BOOKING AGENT
A booking agent is a music industry professional who secures live performance opportunities for musicians, like gigs, tours, and festivals, by negotiating contracts and connecting them with venues and promoters.
> MUSIC PR & PUBLICITY
Music Publicists act as the voice for musicians and bands, generating buzz and positive media attention to launch careers and propel them to success.
i Career Development
i Career Development
Artist & Career Services
Artist & Career Services (ACS) is an extensive resource center designed to offer students and alumni active professional & personal development to succeed in today’s competitive entertainment industry.
ACS provides help in career development like resume building, workshops, industry mentors, discounted gear, internships and more.
INTERNSHIPS
The ACS Internship Program provides MI students with real-world experience in the music industry through internships in music-related companies. Students in the Music Business Program are required to complete an internship, while Common Course and Audio Engineering majors are able to sign up to be interviewed and considered for the elective program.
INTERNSHIPS
The ACS Internship Program provides MI students with real-world experience in the music industry through internships in music-related companies. Students in the Music Business Program are required to complete an internship, while Common Course and Audio Engineering majors are able to sign up to be interviewed and considered for the elective program.
i Scholarships & Financial Aid
i Financial Aid
Don’t let finances get in the way of your dreams! MI has a range of scholarships and financial aid options available for incoming students of all kinds. Scholarships available to Music Business students include:
MI DEVELOPMENT SCHOLARSHIP
Musicians Institute offers the MI Development Scholarship to newly enrolling students in order to encourage the educational development of musicians and music industry professionals.
MUSIC BUSINESS PROGRAM ENTREPRENEUR SCHOLARSHIP
The Music Business Program Entrepreneur Scholarship was created to recognize and support the creative entrepreneurial ideas and professional aspirations of a newly enrolling student.
Ready to start your Music Business journey?
Ready to start your Music Business journey?
The first step in applying to our on-ground or online program is to complete an Application for Admission, and get started with the best music college!
The first step in applying to our on-ground or online program is to complete an Application for Admission, and get started with the best music college!
Can’t make it to Hollywood? You can enroll in our Music Business from anywhere in the world through MI Online!
i Upcoming Events
i Upcoming Events
ON CAMPUS OPEN HOUSE
Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 10:00 AM (Pacific Time)
Find out for yourself why thousands of musicians from all over the world have made MI the launching pad for their careers.
MI ONLINE INFO SESSION
Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 4:00 PM (Pacific Time)
Meet the MI Online team as they guide you through the MIO platform, the diverse program offerings, and the steps needed to apply.
FINANCING YOUR EDUCATION
Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 4:00 PM (Pacific Time)
You’ll learn about everything from an overview of the financial aid process, to key documents you’ll encounter, and different funding sources that can help you manage costs.
TURN YOUR PASSION FOR MUSIC INTO A CAREER
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