The Business of Music Production

Learn the business side musicians usually learn the hard way

From Berklee, this beginner Specialization has attracted 12,410 students who want to protect and profit from their music, not just make it.

What you'll learn

• Contract negotiation and review for music deals
• Intellectual property, revenue management, and registration basics
• Entrepreneurship and legal risk management specific to the music industry

It's aimed at musicians, producers, and songwriters who are serious about a career in music and want to avoid the classic mistakes — bad contracts, unregistered IP, unclear revenue splits. Pairing music history and industry context with hands-on legal and business skills makes this genuinely useful prep for anyone about to sign their first deal or release their first record.