Postgraduate Diploma in Music Business Mindset (Online)
Find your place in the music business.
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TESTIMONIALS OF THE MAIN MODULE OF THE PROGRAMME
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 70 companies in the sector and by the success of our students, 72% of whom work in the business 6 months after graduating.
Programme highlights
40 expertos internacionales
This programme will allow you to learn from a selection of top international professionals in the music sector through video masterclasses and livestream networking sessions with them.
International networking
You will discuss hot topics with classmates and top professionals from different parts of the world, generating an international professional network.
Define your goals and develop a plan
We will provide you with the key tools and knowledge so that you can get to know yourself better, define your career goals and plan how to achieve them.
International internships
You will have the option to do internships in companies in the sector.
Who is this programme for?
This programme is especially recommended if you identify with the following profile:
You are passionate about music and you want to thoroughly understand how the industry surrounding it works.
You want to be part of the music business but you do not know what role is best for you. You want to understand all the existing roles and be able to identify yourself with one of them.
You want to build an international network that will help you grow professionally.
You want to be able to discuss and make decisions regarding any hot topic 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 Postgraduate Diploma in Music Business Mindset (Online) includes the following modules:
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.
English
15 ECTS
LBDO (Cohort-Based 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.
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 70 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)
Choose 1
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)
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.
Spanish/English
5 ECTS
AOL (Online)
LBDP
Learning by Doing In-Person
Cohort-based and practical.
LBDO
Learning by Doing Online
Cohort-based and online.
IOL
Interactive Online Learning
Cohort-based with experts
AOL
Active Online Learning
Flexible and at your own pace.
Recommended Timeline
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Learn from the best
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
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
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
Partners
IMB School has the support of the following partners:
Access To IMB Network
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.
Enrolment Fee and Discounts
Early Bird Discount
10% off*
*by paying full tuition fee until 31st March.
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.
