Music Manager Courses
A Music Manager represents artists, secures bookings, negotiates contracts, and manages multiple clients, requiring strong organisation and communication.
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How do I become a Music Manager
Get qualified to work as a Music Manager with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.
CUA50820
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Become a music manager, agent, or promoter with the CUA50820 Diploma of Music (Business). This nationally recognised qualification is also great for self-managed independent artists. During your studies you’ll develop a holistic understanding of the international music business and learn how to market and promote recorded music and live performances. The course covers: public relations campaigns, promoting music to international markets, promoting on social media, business risk management, administering r...
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CUA30920
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Online, Traineeship
The CUA30920 Certificate III in Music (Business) is a great introduction to the business of music for aspiring musicians, agents, managers, and promoters. This nationally recognised qualification begins with a holistic introduction to the international music industry as well as career planning sessions. You’ll then learn the basics of managing music artists — booking performances and promoting their work. Competencies include: organising schedules, investigating business opportunities, keeping business re...
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CUA60520
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From $17,450
Duration
6 months - 12 months
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who use wide-ranging analytical, technical, creative, conceptual and managerial skills in their chosen field in the music industry. Their knowledge base may be specialised or broad, and they may operate in their industry sector with autonomy, judgement, and defined responsibility. These individuals are sometimes accountable for group outcomes. They may work in music performance, music creation and composition, music tuition, sound production, or music bu...
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From $17,450
Duration
6 months - 12 months
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CUA40920
Learn how to market and promote recording artists, bands, and solo performers with the CUA40920 Certificate IV in Music (Business). This nationally recognised qualification is also suited to independent artists who need the skills to promote their own recordings, tours, and performances. The course covers: assessing marketing opportunities, researching international music markets, administering music royalties and publishing income, licensing and copyrighting musical works, collaborating, coordinating tou...
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How much does a Music Manager earn?
In Australia, a full time Music Manager generally earns $1,530 per week ($79,560 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
What are the job opportunities for a Music Manager?
The music industry has seen strong job growth in recent years. There are currently 14,100 people working this job role compared to 11,200 five years ago. Music Managers usually work in larger cities and towns.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
How do I become a Music Manager?
If you’re interested in a career as a Music Manager you should consider enrolling in a Diploma of Music Industry. You’ll learn more about performance and various music genres. You could also choose to further your studies with an Advanced Diploma of Music Industry.
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A Music Manager works with performance artists to secure bookings and negotiate contracts. You’ll act as a liaison between performers and the music industry to make sure your clients are well represented and receiving suitable pay and benefits. Music Managers work with new and emerging artists as well as experienced music professionals. You might spend time arranging live performances or working on recording contracts.
Music Managers usually work for several clients at once so you’ll need to be organised and be able to multitask. You’ll be dealing with a range of people from the music industry so you’ll have to be a good communicator and have strong negotiation skills. Music Managers must have a good understanding of how musicians work and will need to be up to date with what’s popular in the music industry.
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