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Advanced Master's in Music Business Management & Entrepreneurship
Acquire the most complete training to lead the future of the music business.
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IMB School, the home of music business training.
IMB School is the first school specialised in music business training. Our formula is endorsed by more than 90 companies in the sector and by the success of our students, 76% of whom work in the business 6 months after graduating.
Programme highlights
Complete experience
This is our most exclusive programme and the one that offers the most complete learning experience. You will take on the integral management of music projects and the resolution of real challenges of leading companies in the sector, you will interact with their main players and become a 360º professional in the music business.
Immersive and experiential
You will live an immersive learning experience from day one, familiarising yourself with all the areas within the industry. As you progress through the programme, you will be immersed in hands-on, experiential learning that will inspire your career in the industry.
Networking
This programme will allow you to interact with a wide variety of profiles: local and international experts, national and international peers, managers of companies within the sector, professionals in the creative industries, etc. It is the perfect opportunity to build a solid network of contacts.
Professional skills
This programme will strengthen all your professional skills in a very balanced way. Face-to-face and online teamwork, problem solving, developing your own judgement, flexibility, oral and written communication, emotion management, etc.
More than 60 industry experts
This programme will allow you to learn from the best professionals in the music sector, through remote masterclasses, face-to-face workshops and networking sessions.
Who is this programme for?
This programme is especially recommended for you if you identify with the following profile:
You want to be part of the elite
of the future music business.
You enjoy both reflecting on business developments and making things happen.
You have big dreams and are not afraid to take on big challenges.
You have a global vision of the world and see international networking as a powerful tool for the creation of professional opportunities.
You want to be able to discuss and make decisions regarding any issue in the music business.
You want to be a key player in the music business, working closely with artists, festivals and labels, and to do internships in music companies.
You like to understand how things work and to make projects happen.
You are determined, active and 100% committed to achieving your career goals.
Syllabus
What modules does this programme include?
All our training is modular, so each training programme includes a specific combination of modules. The Advanced Master’s in Music Business Management & Entrepreneurship is our most complete programme.
Make It Happen
You will develop music projects in teams (an artist’s career, a festival and a label) with real money and the help of professional experts who will accompany you through workshops and mentoring. 100% immersive and practical.
ESP/ENG
45 ECTS
LBDP (In Person)
Know-How
You will interact with 40 international experts from the sector. They will explain the most relevant and unknown aspects of the music business and the jobs they perform.
ENG
15 ECTS
LBDO (Cohort-Based Online)
Business Planning
With the help of an expert mentor, detect a business opportunity and create a business plan step by step.
ENG
10 ECTS
LBDO (Online)
Professional Development
With the help of an expert coach, you will develop a personal strategy and acquire the skills you need to achieve your career goals.
ENG
5 ECTS
LBDO (Cohort-Based Online)
Internships
You will have access to optional internships in some of the most prominent organisations in the sector. We currently have agreements with over 90 organisations.
ESP/ENG
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LBDP (In Person)
Advanced Principles (AP)
Theoretical basis of the music business. You will learn about all the roles and business models, how they interrelate with one another and how the money flows.
ESP/ENG
5 ECTS
AOL (Online)
Legal Aspects (LA)
You will obtain a complete overview of the entire legal basis of the music business. It covers the analysis of the common practices in the main international markets and contracts for each business model.
ESP/ENG
5 ECTS
AOL (Online)
Historical Analysis (HA)
You will understand the business from a multidisciplinary perspective (social economics, technological, musical) and analyse the evolution of the music business with a critical perspective.
ESP/ENG
5 ECTS
AOL (Online)
LBDP
Learning by Doing In Person
In Person and practical
LBDO
Learning by Doing Online
Cohort-based and practical
IOL
Interactive Online Learning
Cohort-based with experts
AOL
Active Online Learning
Flexible and at your own pace.
Recommended Timeline
Option A – 1st year in-person in Barcelona or Madrid and 2nd year online.
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Option A – 1st year in-person in Barcelona or Madrid and 2nd year online.
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Option B* – 1st year online and 2nd year in-person in Barcelona or Madrid.
*For more information about this option, please contact us.
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Option B* – 1st year online and 2nd year in-person in Barcelona or Madrid.
*For more information about this option, please contact us.
SWIPE
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| OCT | NOV | DEC | JAN | FEB | MAR | APR | MAI | JUN | JUL | AUG | SEP | OCT | NOV | DEC | JAN | FEB | MAR | APR | MAI | JUN |
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Learn from the best
Make It Happen Experts
JEREMIAH GOGO
Head of Data & A&R Analytics | Atlantic Records
SARA MADRIGAL
Product Manager | Sony Music
ALBA BARNEDA
Head of Production | CANADA
SIMON WAGNER
Strategic Partner Manager, Artist Development | YouTube Music
GEORGIA TAGLIETTI
Strategist and Mentor / Manager | Laurent Garnier
SANTIAGO RICART
Head of A&R | Sony Music Publishing España
JACQUELINE TUROLLA
Production Manager & Artist Liaison | Primavera Sound
CHAZ JENKINS
Chief Commercial Officer | Chartmetrics
MARTA DÍAZ
Senior A&R | Sony Music
BRUNO FÀBREGAS
Technical Producer
ALEXANDRA BEDOYA
Music Business Management Director | IMB School
DR.ME
Creative Studio
EKATERINA BAZHANOVA
CEO | Music Development Russia
ENRIC ENRICH
Alliance Partner | Croma-Copyrait
ESTEFANÍA PÉREZ
Head of Art | Vida Festival
FERRAN CONANGLA
Productor Artístico
IVONE LESAN
International Booking Agent | Primavera Sound
FERNANDO YAÑEZ
Head | Live in Dallas / Booker | Last Tour
TAMARA CRIADO
Abogada experta en Derecho de la Cultura
FRANKIE PIZÁ
Creative Director | Vampire Studio
SOFÍA REQUEIJO
Creative Planner | Sony Music
JAVIER PÉREZ
Production Manager | Wolfpack Iberia
JOSÉ TORRABADELLA
VP de Broadcast | BMAT
LUIS FERNÁNDEZ
Director | Sonido Muchacho / A&R Consultant | Universal Music Spain
MARTA ABELLA
Director | Lume!
NICOLÁS CEVALLOS
Head of Content | Gallery Session / Strategic Designer | Folch
PAU CORBALÁN
International Booking | Last Tour
RAÜL REFREE
Artistic Producer
ROGER RODÉS
Co-Founder | Medusa Estudio
TERESA VALLBONA
Culture-related Press & Comms
YVES ROUSSEL
Mastering Engineer
Know-How Experts
CHRISTOPHER HENDERSON
Composer, songwriter, producer
JOHN RESTON
Executive Vice President | Universal Music Publishing Group
CAROLINE CHAMPARNAUD
Director of International Development | Sacem
MANDY AUBRY
Director of Business Development | Songtrust
MUNYA CHANETSA
A&R Manager | Sony Music Publishing Africa
MARJORIE SCHEKER
Sr. Manager, Creative Synch & Licensing | Warner Chappell Music Spain
VIKRAM GUDI
Founder | Elephant Music
DOMINIC HOUSTON
VP Music | Netflix
JÓSEAN LOG
Author, Artist
DANTON SUPPLE
Producer | Coldplay, Patti Smith
JUSTINE SERVAIS
Senior PR Manager | Armada Music
JENNIFER MASSET
Global Head of Indies - Commercial Partnerships | Spotify
JOSÉ MARIA BARBAT
President Iberia | Sony Music
MAXIMILLIAN PAPROTH
Vice President A&R Central Europe | Universal Music Group
SUSANNE HAZENDONK
Global Head of Marketing | Spinnin' Records
CHLOÉ VAN BERGEN
VP Operations | Secretly Group
DIANA PASHKOVSKAYA
Music Editor | Yandex
AGNIESZKA WIECZORKOWSKA
Senior Brand Partnership Manager | Universal Music Group
CRISTINA RODA
Manager Music Label Business Development | YouTube
ÓSCAR ROMAGOSA
CEO & EP | CANADA
PAOLA MARINONE
Co-Founder | BuzzMyVideos
JUAN PAZ
Managing Director | ADA Latin
ANDERS WAHRÉN
Programming Director | Roskilde Festival
JUSTIN BARKER
Founder | Slice Music
BOYAN ROBERT PINTER
Founder | Panharmony
TOM WINDISH
Head of A&R and Business Development | Wasserman Music
SUZI GREEN
Tour Manager | Placebo, The Chemical Brothers
ILIJA MATKOVIĆ
Managing Director | Exit Festival
KEELY MYERS
CEO | Global Touring
SARAH SLATER
Vice President of Client Development | Ticketmaster
ÀLEX LOSCOS
Co-Founder & CEO | BMAT
ERIC JORDI
Business & Legal Affairs | Unison
KAT BAILEY
Founder | The Mother Lode
JAMES BARKER
Founder | Mystic Sons
NAIARA LASA
Art Director | Sala Apolo
JEFF BACON
Industry Relations | Family in Music
VIRGO SILLAMAA
Coordinator | EMEE - European Music Exporters Exchange
LUC VAN STIPHOUT
Head of Music & Brands Department | MassiveMusic
SANIA HAQ
Head of Research | Audience Net
SCOTT COHEN
Chief Innovation Officer | Warner Music Group
Resources
3.000€
Per team
You and your team will receive €3,000 for the recording and release of a single and video clip of the artist you manage.
8.500€
Per class
Your class will receive €8,500 for the organisation of a festival and the release of a vinyl compilation.
Mentorings
Per team
You will be mentored through all stages of artist development and challenge resolutions.
Premium databases
You will have access to Statista, Music Ally and Chartmetrics to solve the challenges.
Student Projects
Make It Happen 2018-22
IMB Label Compilation 2019/20
IMB Label Compilation 2018/19
Music Video "Todo Bien" by Habla de Mí en Presente
Music Video "AWAKE" by NOT U
Live Session "Huracán" by Ademilxhora
Music Video "Standing in the Sun" ny Uma
Music Video "No te pilles" by Cristina Len
Music Video "Whatever" by Paula Happys
Live Session "My Soul within The House" by Uma
IMB Artist Talent Magazine 2019
IMB Artist Talent Magazine 2020
Show the industry your talent
Our Master’s partners will see the results of your work.
These are some of the entities with which we have agreements for internships. There are more than 90.
Networking
This programme will give you access to the IMB Network, an exclusive network used to connect with professionals in the music business, where you can discuss current topics, find job offers and much more.
Study in Barcelona or Madrid
You can study the Make it Happen module in Barcelona or Madrid. Both locations offer the same quality and learning experience.
Barcelona and Madrid are known for being technological and cultural hubs and are in the spotlight of the international music sector. This programme will allow you to play a leading role in the music industry in these cities from day one.
Enrolment Fee and Discounts
Enrolment Fee (Barcelona or Madrid)
€16,000
Sum of module fees if acquired separately: €18,750.
Financing options available here.
Early Bird Discount
5% off*
*by paying full tuition fee until 30th June.
Open Sessions
GENERAL Q&A SESSIONS (ONLINE)
In these online Q&A session we will solve doubts and answer questions in relation to our programmes.
BOOK A CALL WITH AN EXPERT PROGRAMME ADVISOR
You will receive a call to answer any questions you may have and to help you choose the best training option for you.
Q&A SESSIONS IN BARCELONA
The Q&A sessions in Barcelona are the perfect opportunity to get to know the facilities of the Conservatori del Liceu, where the in person classes are held.
Q&A SESSIONS IN MADRID
During the Q&A sessions in Madrid you will have the opportunity to get to know the Sony Music Spain space, where the in person classes are held.
