Art Means
Business.
Master the business side of music with free, professional-grade courses. Branding, royalties, contracts, distribution — everything you need to turn your passion into a sustainable career.
How to Register with a P.R.O.
Run Your Music Career
Like a Company.
We cover every aspect of the music business — from legal to marketing, royalties to branding.
Distribution & Playlists
Get your music on Spotify, Apple Music, and more. Learn playlist pitching and digital distribution strategy.
Legal & Contracts
21 essential music contracts explained. Copyrights, trademarks, LLC formation, and artist agreements.
Branding & Growth
Build your artist brand, grow your audience, network like a pro, and turn listeners into fans.
Business & Finance
LLCs, taxes, business bank accounts, EIN registration — run your art as a real business.
Networking & CRM
HubSpot setup, contact management, relationship building. Your rolodex is your net worth.
Royalties & P.R.O.s
ASCAP, BMI, SoundExchange. Register your works and collect every dollar you are owed.
Artists Deserve
CEO Treatment.
Most artists are taught to just “make great music.” But in the real world, talent alone doesn’t pay the bills. We give you the business infrastructure to protect your work, maximize your revenue, and build a career that lasts.
Your Artist Toolkit
In 3 Steps.
Pick Your Course
Browse 19 courses across 5 categories. Each course is broken into bite-sized 6-minute modules you can watch anytime.
Learn by Doing
Watch animated video walkthroughs, download contract templates, and follow step-by-step guides. No fluff — just action.
Run Your Business
Apply what you learn immediately. Register your EIN, file copyrights, set up your CRM, and collect every dollar you are owed.
Master the Business
of Music.
DistributionHow to Add Songs to Collaborative Playlists
This course will teach artists how to add their music to collaborative playlists on platforms like Spotify, YouTube, and Apple Music. You'll learn how collaborative playlists work, how to find and join them, and strategies to leverage playlisting to grow your fanbase.
Publishing & RightsHow to Add Songs to Your P.R.O. Account/Claim Tracks
This course will guide artists on how to register their songs with their Performing Rights Organization (P.R.O.) and claim tracks to ensure they collect royalties. You'll learn how to sign up with a PRO, add your songs, and ensure that your compositions and performances are properly registered.
Booking & NetworkHow to Book and Promote Your Own Shows
This course will teach independent artists how to book and promote their own shows, from securing venues to creating marketing campaigns that sell tickets. You'll learn strategies for negotiating fees, building a fanbase through live performances, and managing the logistics of performing.
BrandingBranding Yourself as an Artist
This course will teach independent artists how to develop and maintain a cohesive personal brand that reflects their artistry and identity. You'll learn how to create a visual and narrative brand, build a consistent presence across social media, and engage effectively with your audience.
Publishing & RightsCopyrighting Your Music - Protecting Your Creative Rights
This course will guide independent music creators through the copyright registration process, explaining the importance of copyrights in the music industry. You'll learn how to register your music for copyright protection, the benefits of doing so, and how copyrights can help you secure ownership of your work.
Publishing & RightsHow to Create a Music Catalogue
This course will teach artists how to effectively organize and manage a music catalog. You'll learn the importance of keeping your music catalog up to date, how to categorize your works for licensing opportunities, and how to organize your music library.
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21 Essential
Music Contracts.
Animated walkthroughs for every agreement. Recording contracts, split sheets, management deals, and more — ready to use today.
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