5Dec 2026Saturday
Musikbusiness 101 course
Munich · Munich adult education centre (MVHS)
10 am to 5 pm
Musikbusiness 101 course
One day, all the basics
The Musikbusiness 101 course at adult education centres in Munich and Berlin: everything from the videos and articles, explained in detail, with examples, group exercises and time for your questions. The course is taught in German.
FormatOne day in person, with group exercises
WhereMunich and Berlin (dates below)
Who it's forBeginners, musicians, songwriters and anyone who wants to get into the music business
LanguageGerman
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The music business course in person: one day, all the basics, with exercises and time for your questions. Taught in German.
12Dec 2026Saturday
Musikbusiness kompakt (compact course)
Berlin · VHS Spandau adult education centre, course Sp6.305-H
12 pm to 4:15 pm
What you'll learn
- Module 1: BasicsWho does what in the music business, and why every song has two rights
- Module 2: LabelsHow a label works and makes money, majors and indies
- Module 3: ContractsArtist deal, licence deal, distribution deal, 360 deal and options
- Module 4: GEMA & GVLWho collects money for what, and how you get it
- Module 5: Streaming & moneyWhat streams pay and how your song gets onto Spotify
- Module 6: Team & liveManager, booking, publisher and co., and how to get on stage
- Module 7: Your startYour next steps, with Q&A
Free PDF
Want a taste first?
The key terms and connections in the music business on two pages: GEMA, publisher and label, contracts, artists' social insurance and who does what on your team. (The PDF is in German.)