Follow the money flow
Understand how platform revenue moves through rights holders, distributors and collection organizations.
Online course for independent artists
Understand how music earns in the streaming era.
Build a practical foundation in royalties, distribution, release planning and audience development—without confusing industry jargon.
Self-paced educational content. Individual outcomes vary and income is not guaranteed.
Beginner-friendlyClear lessons with practical examples
Self-paced accessLearn around your own release schedule
Independent approachDesigned for self-managed music creators
What you will learn
A clearer view of the music business.
Turn complex streaming concepts into a repeatable framework for managing your catalog and making better release decisions.
Prepare better releases
Build a practical release checklist covering metadata, distribution timing and artist profile readiness.
Read your performance
Learn which audience and catalog signals can help guide future promotion and content decisions.
Course curriculum
From your first upload to a sustainable catalog.
Six focused modules covering the essential systems behind digital music distribution and growth.
Streaming business fundamentals
Key participants, rights and the revenue chain explained clearly.
Royalties and rights
Master recordings, publishing and the organizations involved in collection.
Distribution setup
How to compare distributors and prepare accurate release information.
Release planning
A practical timeline for assets, pitching and audience communication.
Audience development
Organic ways to connect social content, listeners and artist profiles.
Analytics and next steps
How to review useful signals and make grounded catalog decisions.
This course is a good fit if you:
- ✓Are releasing music independently or planning your first release.
- ✓Want to understand royalties without relying on vague online advice.
- ✓Need a practical framework for organizing your catalog and promotion.
- ✓Prefer realistic education over overnight-success promises.
How it works
Learn at your pace. Apply it to your music.
Join online
Choose an available enrollment option and receive access instructions.
Complete each module
Work through the lessons in the order that fits your current stage.
Use the framework
Apply the concepts to your release planning, catalog and audience strategy.
Frequently asked questions
Before you enroll.
Do I need music industry experience?
No. The course starts with the fundamentals and is designed for independent artists, producers and managers at an early stage.
Does the course guarantee streaming income?
No. The program is educational and does not promise a particular financial or career result. Outcomes vary by catalog, audience, market and the work each participant applies.
Is this course affiliated with Spotify?
No. This is an independent educational program. Spotify is a trademark of Spotify AB, which does not sponsor, endorse or administer this course.
What device can I use?
The course materials are designed to work on current mobile phones, tablets and computers with internet access.
Build your music business knowledge.
Start with the fundamentals and create a more informed approach to distribution, releases and long-term audience development.
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