Creative Intell Academy

Your Music,

Your Contracts,

Your Money!

Music Industry Training for Artists, Producers, Lawyers, Managers.

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Decode the music business and it’s contracts.
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Interactive courses, animated video series, and industry insights.
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A community of experts to guide you.
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Backed by the management teams of

Post Malone

Lil Tecca

The Killers

Imagine Dragons

Bad Bunny

Trusted by the biggest firms in the industry

Discover the Music Business

Our courses were created by a team of seasoned industry professionals. We teach core music business fundamentals, copyright & IP law, specific industry agreements, and much more!
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27 modules
6hrs 15min

Overview of the Music Business

Dive into...
  • the products and structure of the entire music business.
  • the basics of copyright law…simply.
  • all the income streams from recorded music, music publishing, live performances and merchandising.
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Basics of Agreements

The key fundamentals. Learn to…
  • understand any agreement.
  • identify the clauses typically included in music deals.
  •  recognize the tricks you need to watch out for.
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22 Modules
5hrs 15min

Intellectual Property Overview

Do you know the difference between a copyright, a trademark, and a patent? Understanding the basic forms of intellectual property is key to protecting your artistic creations and maximizing your income potential. In this course you will learn the fundamentals of the IP typically encountered in the music industry.
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24 modules
4hrs

Understanding Song Split Agreements

Just composed a great song with a friend or songwriting partner? If so, you’ll want to enter into a Song Split Agreement with your co-writers. This course covers what to do when two or more writers collaborate to create a composition, how ownership in that composition can be split among them, and whether or not each writer will administer their ownership share in the co-written composition.
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38 modules
3hrs 50min
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Music Publishing 101

Music Publishing 101 is a simple guide to the complex world of music publishing – a primer to better develop your understanding of this highly lucrative area of the music industry.
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Learning that fits your wallet

Creative Intell Academy courses are more in-depth, accessible, and affordable than major university music programs that charge thousands of dollars in tuition fees.
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Academy Basic

Free
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  • CI Academy Basic Playbooks full of tips and knowledge for beginners and experts alike.
  • Sneak peeks at The Intells, a fun, educational animated series that teaches you the music business.
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Academy Essentials

6+ courses for one low price!
$29.99 per month*
$323.99 per year
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Academy Basics, plus: 
  • Access to our Essentials library of 6+ courses developed by a team of industry experts.
  • New Essentials courses added monthly.
  • The Intells animated series. 
  • Bonus videos, guides, and quizzes.
  • Interactive testing.
  • Industry-recognized accreditation certificate.
  • Creative Intell Community access.
  • Includes full Playbooks series.
  • FREE Editable Contract Templates.

CI Academy for Businesses

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  • Advanced courses on Management, Publishing, Recording Agreements, and more.
  • Private teaching seminars hosted by Creative Intell experts.
  • Advanced concept playbooks and videos.

Academy Pro

$74.99 per month*
$809.99 per year
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Academy Essentials, plus: 
  • Advanced courses on Management, Publishing, Recording Agreements and more.
  • Exclusive teaching seminars hosted by industry experts.
  • Advanced concept playbooks and videos only available at CI Academy.
*with annual commitment, paid across 12 months.

New Courses Coming Soon

New content added monthly.
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Understanding Work-for-Hire Agreements

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Understanding Beat Purchase Agreements

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Understanding Featured Artist Agreements

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Understanding Non-Disclosure Agreements

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Understanding Attorney Engagement Agreements

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Understanding Management Agreements

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Understanding Beat Licence Agreements

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Understanding Work-for-Hire Agreements

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Understanding Beat Purchase Agreements

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Understanding Featured Artist Agreements

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Understanding Non-Disclosure Agreements

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Understanding Attorney Engagement Agreements

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Understanding Beat Licence Agreements

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Understanding Management Agreements

The course title card for Understanding Work-for-Hire Agreements course

Understanding Work-for-Hire Agreements

The course title card for Understanding Beats Purchase Agreements course

Understanding Beat Purchase Agreements

The course title card for Understanding Featured Artist Agreements course

Understanding Featured Artist Agreements

The course title card for Understanding Confidentiality Agreements course

Understanding Non-Disclosure Agreements

The course title card for Understanding Attorney Engagement Agreements course

Understanding Attorney Engagement Agreements

The course title card for Understanding Beats Licence Agreements course

Understanding Beat Licence Agreements

The course title card for Understanding Management Agreements course

Understanding Management Agreements

Never be confused by legal jargon or wonder how the music business works again

There are no prerequisites here, this is university-level education EVERYONE can understand. 
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Never misinterpret a contract again!

The legal language of the industry explained in plain English. Our contract-specific courses crack the legal codes historically only lawyers understood, explaining each clause and what it means TO YOU in simple language.
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Visual Learners Welcome!

Each Creative Intell Academy course is a fully interactive multimedia learning experience designed to be as fun as it is informative. In-depth videos, educational charts, graphics, and interactive learning checks combine to create an engaging, dynamic teaching environment for learners of all academic levels.
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Learn through Storytelling

CI Academy employs a “Learning through Storytelling” pedagogical approach following a storyline that narrates every course and is the basis of our exclusive animated series, “The Intells.”
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Interactive Testing that sets you up for success

Ace your learning with real-time interactive testing. Quizzes and puzzles help you master the content and succeed!
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Become a Recognized Expert: Get Accredited

Earn the respect you deserve with a Creative Intell Academy accreditation. Boost your credibility and enhance your industry reputation by adding your certificate to your resume and LinkedIn profile.
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Network with Music Insiders: Intell Community

The Creative Intell Community is moderated by industry insiders and regularly frequented by some of the biggest players in the game. Access to these individuals and their advice is priceless in itself. “Intell” that gives you a competitive edge.

Trusted By

Songwriters, Producers, Managers, Industry Executives and Lawyers

Austin Rosen, co-manager of Post Malone.
“For anyone wanting to get into the music industry, the Creative Intell Academy courses are the best to take. If you’re an artist, writer, producer or manager, this will change the game and the way you operate.”
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Austin Rosen
co-manager of Post Malone
Lucas Keller, President and Founder of Milk & Honey
" The more informed the producer is on how the business works, the easier it is to manage their career. Creative Intell Academy takes complex legal concepts, breaks them down, and makes them easy to understand. We recommend all of our clients take these courses now."
Lucas Keller
President/Founder of Milk & Honey
Dana Biondi, manager of Suicide Boys.
"Unlock your music career's fullest potential with the Creative Intell Academy. Avoid costly legal mistakes, sign smart contracts, and maximize your revenue. As a manager of platinum-selling artists, I confidently endorse the CI Academy. They've got you covered."
Dana Biondi
manager of $uicideboy$
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Free Basics of Agreements Course

Limited Time Offer!
This FREE Course dives into the fundamentals everyone needs to know to understand their agreements.
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Backed by the management teams of

Post Malone

Lil Tecca

The Killers

Imagine Dragons

Bad Bunny

Trusted by the biggest firms in the industry