Electronic Music Artist Development Course

Teaching you how to make money in the music industry

School of Electronic Music est: 1996

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Enrol whenever you’re ready—our live course dates are open and available for booking. Secure your spot today and take the next step in your music career.

SEM has a limit on lecturer to student ratio and keeps its class sizes small. We therefore have limited availability and courses fill up in advance. We would recommend enrolling as soon as you are ready, to avoid disappointment.

We would always recommend chatting to one of our friendly course advisors prior to enrolment.

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Music Business Course

£248.50

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Introduction

The Electronic Music Artist Development Course is designed for both aspiring music business people and music makers.

The course is ideal for people who want to make the jump from amateur to professional, or for those looking to take existing professional activities to the next level.

Brilliant ideas and smart decisions stem from a strong foundation of knowledge. Having a great idea and a plan is only half the battle—you need the skills to bring it to life. And if you don’t have a plan yet, now is the time to create one. Imagine being able to spend all your time making music, unleashing your creativity, and actually getting paid for it. With the right training and direction, that vision can become a reality.

Making a living in the music industry requires more than just creativity—it involves mastering the behind-the-scenes essentials that keep a career sustainable. While these aspects may not be as exciting, they are just as crucial to long-term success.

Wouldn’t it be great... if we could spend all of our time working within the creative and media industries, and get paid loads of money for it? if we could spend all of our time working within the creative and media industries, and get paid loads of money for it?

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With over a decade of experience as an artist, producer, and DJ, Michael has left his mark on the underground electronic music scene, featuring on more than 25 renowned labels like 4NCY, Audio Addict, and Four Corners Music. His work has caught the attention of heavyweights such as Annix, Bailey, Craze, Noisia, Hazard, Hype, My Nu Leng, Nominee, and DJ Rap, to name just a few.

Worked at Nottingham’s legendary pirate radio station, Rogue FM. Resident DJ with the acclaimed Detonate brand. On stages for D&B icons Andy C, Sam Binga, Bailey, and Nicky Blackmarket.

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“…learnt from the best! The course is phenomenal!”

Since completing the Music Business course at SEM, Nick began to produce material with the likes of K-Klass as well as performing as a DJ across the North of England.

Nick furthered his industry knowledge initially working with Goodgreef, PFA & Fire It Up, delivering music events, and contributing towards the day-to-day activities at a Music Booking agency. Nick then progressed into a key position at Venus nightclub, handling all corporate & promotions related duties.

SEM’s knowledge of the music industry and the help and advice they gave me has proven invaluable, and now I get to play the music I want to play, in some of the coolest places and venues around the world. Shanghai, Dubai, Bahrain, to name a few.”

Since completing the course Charlie has moved her DJing onto a global platform. Currently based in Andorra, she has also setup a DJ agency, a Media Agency and is running her own club nights.

“I was quite disillusioned with the industry before I did the course but the experience really transformed my career and great things are happening. I strongly advise anyone wanting to work within the music industry to do this course.”

Shortly after completing the course Danny had its first Beatport top 30 entry, his Soundcloud quickly broke the 250,000 play mark (and counting) and his music is being championed by authoritative players and networks in the music industry.

He launched a new promotion network, in the first month achieving 100,000 plays and 5,600 followers. Other projects include record label commissions for Danny to work on new material with their artists, remixes, creative alliances and collaborations with other big hitters in the industry and so on….. There’s no stopping him now.

“One of the most important things I found during the course, besides the knowledge, was that SEM really encouraged me to pursue my ideas.”

Less that a month after completing the Music Business Course and returning to India, Novlik was the subject of an article in the second largest English language Indian News Paper (rival to the Times) “The Hindu”, speaking as an authority on Psytrance and about his activities including the release of his first album.

“My time at the School was completely worthwhile and I enjoyed every lesson. The Music Business Course gave me important facts and key information about the business but, above all, it gave me the inspiration and encouragement to take the plunge and start doing what I always wanted to do.”

On completing the Music Business Course, Amaia returned to her home town Bilbao and landed a job with a long established and culturally important Spanish Record label ‘Baga-Biga’ as Communications/ Community Manager. She continues to develop her own expanding portfolio of music related activities and projects including music journalism, event promotion, and artist management.”

“I was actually a gas safe engineer when I signed up for the Music Business Course. I loved every second and left with a greater knowledge about music business and also more confidence within myself to pursue a career within the industry.”

Since completing the Music Business Course, David has worked for Guild Promotions (Preston Guild Hall) where he has booked and delivered events with many artists, including Bob Geldof, Rick Astley, Midge Ure, Toploader, Sigala and DJ Fresh.

He has also worked for Cuffe and Taylor on events including ‘Symphony at the Tower’ (Houghton Tower), ‘Concerts By The Lake’ (Tatton park), ‘Lytham Festival’ and Betley Concerts, and also worked with Culture Liverpool on events such as the Liverpool International Music Festival. In addition to that David has delivered corporate events for Team Spirit and also runs his own successful music events.

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Aims of the Course

BUILD A CAREER

To help you identify relevant opportunities for work within the creative and media industries, and prepare you for the commercial application of your skills.

BUILD A BRAND

To develop a tailored personal plan for how you may achieve your goals within the context of the music industry, enabling you to take the actions needed with clear direction.

KNOWLEDGE

To provide you with a solid grounding of the institutions and practices within the industry; to understand how the money flows, and use this to your advantage.

Subjects Covered

Plan development
How can you be unique?
Developing your brand
Who to work with
Fitting to the industry
Your music industry
Key Institutions
Business practices
PRS, PPL, MCPS, & the MU
Labels, aggregators, publisher

Revenue streams
Income from music activities
The potential revenue streams
Business protocol
Contractual arrangement
Modern music
Using your skills
How to make money
Viable business projects
The benefits of planning

Business planning
How to asses a plan
Putting a plan together
Public funding and grants
Executive Summaries
Planning for music
Products & services
Markets & marketing
Manufacturing
Operations & management

Course Information

DURATION
6 Weeks
SUITABILITY
Anyone interested in working in the music industry. You do not have to be a music producer, or a DJ, but simply have a desire to learn the skills that will help you create a career for yourself within the music industry. 16+
LEVEL UP
The Electronic Music Artist Development Course is often studied after or alongside our music production & DJ courses. Even if you have studied at other schools, this course will teach you everything you need to know to make it in the music industry, whether you are a DJ, music producer, or have goals to work in other areas of the industry, this course is for you.

FORMAT
Teaching on our Electronic Music Artist Development Course uses a mixture of group and solo task sessions.
Seminar lessons
Lectures from our Electronic Music Artist Development tutor, with breakout discussion groups where you can apply the material to your own interests.
Solo tasks
Personal development meetings with Micheal, where you can discuss your own interests in the world of music and business, what you want to achieve from the course and beyond, and get tailored advice.

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Course FAQs

I work full-time. Is it possible for me to take this course?

Yes, many students successfully study this course whilst working full-time hours.

Your study is broken up into 3 1/2 hrs of weekly lectures (fixed time every week).

It is totally possible to study this course alongside full-time work.

If you have any questions please contact a course advisor on +44 (0)161 833 4722.

Do I need equipment for the course?

An external hard-drive or USBs to save your work, and writing materials are the only equipment you need

Every student has access to their own workstation which contains all the materials that you will use throughout the course.

I am an international student. Can I apply?

UK and EU Students

Students from within the European Union, or who have joint nationality with the UK can enrol via the normal way, by clicking ‘Enrol Now’ on their chosen course. You can see our international students page for further information regarding Britain’s exit from the EU.

International Students

As a school we cannot provide you with a Tier 4 visa. This means you cannot travel to the UK for study with us, if your main purpose for travel to the UK is to study.

However, if your main purpose to the UK is as a visitor ie. for leisure, and studying a course is something you wish to do in addition (and is not the main reason for your trip), you may be able to still travel to the UK on a standard visitor visa.

Please arrange a call with a course advisor who can discuss what visa options are available to you.

Tel +44 (0)161 833 4722

Do you provide student accommodation?

Student accommodation is not provided with the course.

Please see our accommodation page which has detailed information on both student halls, and private renting in and around Manchester.

It is advised that if you are moving to Manchester from abroad or a different city, the atmosphere of student halls might be better for you.

My question isn’t answered above!

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Electronic Music Artist Development Course

Teaching you how to make money in the music industry

School of Electronic Music est: 1996

Enrol on course

Change the payment option from the dropdown menu below to view further information.

Music Business Course

Introduction

Wouldn’t it be great... if we could spend all of our time working within the creative and media industries, and get paid loads of money for it? if we could spend all of our time working within the creative and media industries, and get paid loads of money for it?

Tutor

Don’t just take our word for it…

The Original Electronic Music School

Aims of the Course

BUILD A CAREER

BUILD A BRAND

KNOWLEDGE

Subjects Covered

Plan development

Your music industry

Revenue streams

Modern music

Business planning

Planning for music

Course Information

DURATION

SUITABILITY

LEVEL UP

FORMAT

Seminar lessons

Solo tasks

Popular courses

Course FAQs

Ask us anything

Be the first to know about future courses, events and offers

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