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Master’s Plus in Music Business Management
Experience the music industry from day one and develop an international network.
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IMB School, the home of music business.
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, 77% of whom work in the business 6 months after graduating.
Master's highlights
100% immersive and practical
You will live an immersive learning experience, familiarising yourself with all areas of the sector. As you progress through this master’s programme, you will be immersed in practical and experiential learning that will inspire your career path.
Real projects with real money
You will be part of a team that will have €3,000 to develop the career of an emerging artist. In addition, you will have €8,500 to produce a festival and release a compilation.
More than 70 industry experts
This programme will allow you to learn from top professionals in the international music sector, through online masterclasses, in-person workshops and networking sessions.
Networking
You will create your own network from day one, working close to all kinds of professionals in the music and creative industries.
77% get jobs
You will develop the professional skills to succeed in the labour market. 77% of our students find jobs in the industry just 6 months after graduating.
Who is this Master's for?
This programme is especially recommended for you if you identify with the following profile:
You want to be at the centre of the music business, working closely with artists, festivals and labels, and to do internships in music companies.
You are determined and active, and you are 100% committed to growing professionally in the music business.
You like to understand how things work and to make projects happen.
You want to be able to discuss and make decisions regarding any topic in the music business.
You have a global vision of the world and see international networking as a powerful tool for the creation of professional opportunities.
You want an in-depth understanding regarding all the existing roles in the music business.
Syllabus
How does this programme work?
All our training is modular, so each programme includes a specific combination of modules. The Master’s Plus in Music Business Management includes the following combination of modules:
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.
Spanish / English
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. In teams, you will develop practical cases regarding the roles of each expert and the expert will provide oral feedback to all the class through livestream sessions.
English
15 ECTS
LBDO (Cohort-Based Online)
Professional Development
With the help of an HR expert, you will develop a professional strategy and acquire the skills you need to achieve your career goals.
English
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.
Spanish / English
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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.
Spanish / English
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.
Spanish / English
5 ECTS
AOL (Online)
LBDP
Learning by Doing In Person
In Person and practical
LBDO
Learning by Doing Online
Cohort-based and practical
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 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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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 Spain
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
Artistic Producer
IVONE LESAN
International Booking Agent | Primavera Sound
FERNANDO YAÑEZ
Head | Live in Dallas / Booker | Last Tour
TAMARA CRIADO
IP Expert Lawyer
FRANKIE PIZÁ
Creative Director| Vampire Studio
SOFÍA REQUEIJO
Creative Planner | Sony Music
JAVIER PÉREZ
Production Manager | Wolfpack Iberia
JOSÉ TORRABADELLA
VP 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
Press & Comms related to Culture
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
SANIA HAQ
Head of Research | <strong>Audience Net</strong>
PAOLA MARINONE
Co-Founder | BuzzMyVideos
ÀLEX LOSCOS
Co-Founder & CEO | BMAT
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
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
SCOTT COHEN
Chief Innovation Officer | Warner Music Group
Resources
€3,000 per team
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.
Premium databases
You will have access to Statista and Chartmetrics to create the business plan.
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.
Access to IMB Network
This programme will give you access to the IMB Network, an exclusive platform used to find internships, the most important professional music business events and connect with alumni and faculty members.
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
Enrolment Fee (Barcelona or Madrid)
€14,000
Sum of module fees if acquired separately: €16,250.
See financing options here.
Information Sessions
ONLINE INFORMATION SESSIONS
In these online information sessions 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.
INFORMATION SESSIONS IN BARCELONA
The information 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.
INFORMATION SESSIONS IN MADRID
During the information sessions in Madrid you will have the opportunity to get to know the Sony Music Spain space, where the in person classes are held.
