About Music Business School


Music Business School was founded in 2007 to meet the needs of a fast-changing music business.

In the past decade, the music industry has had to undergo a rapid evolution to meet new consumption habits and revenue models.

Whether you’re working in music already or looking to enter this exciting industry, it is more important than ever to have a clear understanding of how the different parts of the music business work together.


  • Perfectly Located

    Music Business School is located a five-minute bus ride from Kings Cross and St Pancras Stations: two of the best-connected stations in Europe. Click here to get directions

  • Guest Speakers

    Our stellar range of guest speakers means you will be learning the up-to-the-minute material from the best in the business. Click here to see guest speakers

  • Affordable Education

    Money should not be a barrier to education. Music Business School courses are keenly priced to kickstart your music business career. Click here to book a call with our admissions team

  • Established in 2007

    Music Business School has been operating for more than ten years and have had countless delighted students over this time.

  • Modular Teaching

    Our course is split into clearly defined modules which can be taken individually, but work best taken as a whole course.

  • Industry Connections

    Our founder and all of the MBS teachers are widely connected across the industry, meaning we can always point students in the right direction.

Established by music industry expert and educator Steve Melhuish, Music Business School offers a straightforward modular course, taught over 12 consecutive weeks.

Each module of the course gives a clear overview of a particular topic and draws on the expertise of leading industry practitioners and experts who are closely associated with Music Business School.

Modules can be taken individually, but the greatest value comes from enrolling in the entire course, which lays out a clear path for building and operating a music based business.

Whether you want to get into Music Publishing, gain a clearer understanding of the complex world of music rights, establish your own independent record label, or whether you’re an artist who wants a better view on the industry, Music Business School is the place to start.

Kickstart your music business career today, click below and register for our next course.