Turn Your Passion for Music into a Successful Career with Expert-Led Online Courses.

Turn Your Passion for Music into a Successful Career with Expert-Led Online Courses

Gain the skills, confidence and connections you need to thrive in today’s competitive music industry.

  • Real-time interactive learning with direct feedback in small group settings.

  • Courses taught by industry pros, including artist managers, major label executives and sync licensing experts.

  • Learn practical skills you can apply immediately.

Our students now work across the music industry

Welcome to The School Of Music Business

We’re not about theory. We’re about giving you the tools, confidence, and insider knowledge to make serious moves in the music industry.

Whether you’re just starting out or levelling up, our live online courses are designed to fast-track your understanding of how the business really works — with personal support every step of the way.

What Makes Us Different?

Taught by the Pros

Learn from artist managers, major label execs, and sync licensing experts who actually do this for a living.

Interactive Live Classes

Not pre-recorded lectures. You’ll be learning live, in small groups, with the chance to ask questions and get direct feedback.

Practical, Career-Focused Learning

Courses are designed to give you skills you can apply immediately — from understanding contracts to building fanbases.

One-to-One Support

Need help with your artist, your label, or your next move? We’ve got you. Private consultancy options available.

Flexible & Accessible

Evening and weekend classes. Simple payment plans. On-demand access with the Encore system. All you need is a laptop and a passion for music.

Recognised Certification + Active Alumni Network

Add credentials to your CV and gain access to an exclusive community of like-minded professionals.

Courses

Ultimate Music Industry Tool Kit

Learn the fundamentals of the modern music industry.

Music Marketing

Learn how to market music effectively in the digital age.

Publishing, Sync & Licensing

Learn music publishing and how to license music for film, TV and ads.

Music Supervision

Master the art of placing music in film, TV, and media.

How to Be an Artist Manager

Learn the skills of music artist management.

Not sure which course is right for you?

  • Personalised course recommendations based on your goals, interests, and experience level

  • Clarity on career paths in the music industry and which ones fit your strengths

  • Insider insight into how each course can help you make real progress, faster

  • Answers to your questions about the music business, our teaching style, and what to expect

  • A clear next step — so you can stop second-guessing and start moving forward with confidence

What our Students Say

“Honestly, the course has been life changing and has opened up doors for me to explore for my career in the music industry. Matt who led the course is really inspiring and his knowledge of the music industry business is fantastic.”

Serena

“Finding the SMB website was a blessing! I feel armed with enough practical knowledge to get my career in music off the ground. Inspired, I have just begun managing a singer. I would encourage anyone considering a course at SMB to do it.”

Gary

“Being on the course kickstarted me into taking on several projects in a management capacity and Matt has continued to be encouraging and supportive in that. Very grateful for all the information I received on the course.”

Jai

Ready to turn your passion into a profession?

Ready to Turn Your Passion into a Profession?

Book your spot on the next course — or get in touch and let’s talk through the right path for you.