Last week we launched our latest series of CMU Masterclasses, ten on-demand learning sessions tailored for music industry professionals.

Our CMU Masterclass sessions are based on our long experience delivering training and consultancy for a wide range of music companies and industry organisations in the UK and Europe.

We're currently offering early bird pricing across all of the new sessions, making individual CMU Masterclasses just £39.50 inc VAT - or buy all 10 sessions for just £189.

👉 Click here to buy the 10 masterclass bundle

Until the end of July, anyone buying the full bundle of ten will also get access to our hugely popular CMU Masterclass Music + AI In 2024 absolutely free - as well as the updated version of this coming in September.

For just £160 more you can access all 18 of our CMU Masterclasses from our newly launched series of ten plus the eight we launched earlier this year. That's 18 CMU Masterclasses for just £349 which is less than £20 per session.

👉 Click here to buy all 18 masterclasses

Designed to deliver up to the minute knowledge on all the different aspects of the modern music industry, our latest series of CMU Masterclasses explores how rights and revenues are managed, how deals are negotiated and structured, and how music professionals and music companies can deliver the most value to the artists, songwriters, stakeholders and business partners they work with.

Want to book individual sessions the full bundle for your team or entire company? Email sam@completemusicupdate.com for a custom package and price.

What do the masterclasses cover?

Topics include: music industry overview including rights, revenue streams and industry partnerships; copyright fundamentals; music licensing at a global and local level; collective licensing and direct licensing; recording rights and record deals; song rights and publishing deals; how streaming services are licensed including deal structures and royalty processing; emerging digital platforms and the revenue streams that are reshaping consumption and monetisation; how sync licensing works for TV, film, games and advertising; key regional differences around the world and export opportunities; streaming trends; the role of music data including different categories of data and what they are used for.

CMU Masterclasses provide current and targeted insights to help music professionals at all levels navigate the complexities of today's music business landscape, equipping you with the knowledge you need to make informed decisions.

Are these going to be too basic/too advanced for me?

Our masterclass content is designed to get you up to speed quickly, explaining complex topics clearly and simply. A lot of people in senior roles find our masterclasses a great way to stay on top of current trends and thinking, as well as helping them frame their own specialist knowledge. People in more junior roles find the masterclasses a great way to quickly gain specialist knowledge that they can apply to work better and smarter.

Any other questions? Email sam@completemusicupdate.com

We're currently offering early bird pricing including a significant discount on the 10 masterclass bundle - pay just £189 instead of £349.

Until the end of July, anyone buying the full bundle of ten will also get access to our hugely popular CMU Masterclass Music + AI In 2024 absolutely free - as well as the updated version of this coming in September.

Interested in individual sessions? Click through below, and use the code SUMMER2024 at check out to get the discounted price of just £39.50 per sesssion.

1. Introduction To The Music Industry: Reinforce your understanding of core business principles, from rights and revenue streams to key industry partnerships.
2. How Music Copyright Works: Solidify your grasp of music rights with our comprehensive guide to copyright fundamentals.
3. How Music Licensing Works: Expand your expertise in music licensing practices, including global direct and collective licensing systems.
4. Recording Rights + Record Deals: Update your knowledge on current recorded music business practices and evolving deal structures.
5. Song Rights + Publishing Deals: Deepen your understanding of song copyrights, publishing and the nuances of collective licensing.
6. Digital Market + Digital Licensing: Gain clarity on the intricacies of streaming service licensing, deal structures and royalty processing. Vital for professionals in recording, publishing and artist management.
7. Diversifying Digital Market: Explore emerging platforms and revenue streams that are reshaping digital music consumption and monetisation.
8. The Sync Business: Navigate the complexities of sync licensing across TV, film, games, and advertising with confidence.
9. International Music Markets: Broaden your global market knowledge with insights into key regional differences, streaming trends and export opportunities.
10. Music Data: Leverage data effectively to drive streaming success, revenue growth and fanbase development.