Your Music,

Your Contracts,

Your Money!

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

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Decode the music business, its contracts, and revenue streams.
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Interactive courses, animated video series, and industry insights.
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An entire 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

Why choose CI Academy?

Join hundreds of musicians, producers, lawyers, and managers who are already taking advantage of our comprehensive resources to gain a competitive edge in the music industry.
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Legal Language Demystified

Our contract-specific courses break down current industry agreements clause-by-clause and translates everything into plain English. You no longer need to have a law degree to understand your contracts.
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Industry Math Decoded

We simplify industry-specific formulas so you can easily understand and collect what you're owed. Say goodbye to confusion and hello to getting what you deserve.
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It Takes a Team

Each Creative Intell Academy course was built by an expansive team of practicing entertainment lawyers, subject matter experts, musicians, writers, educational designers, graphic artists, and animators.
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Accuracy Guarantee

Trust us to deliver only the most accurate and current information. If you find any inaccuracies or out of date information in any of our courses, we'll add a month to your subscription for FREE! Start learning today!

Handcrafted Courses

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!

Understanding Producer Agreements

The only online course that…  
  • teaches agreements clause by clause.
  • fully explains producer royalty structures/formulas.
  • includes a downloadable producer agreement.
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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

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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.

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$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.
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Understanding Beat Purchase Agreements

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Understanding Beat Licence Agreements

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Understanding Attorney Engagement Agreements

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Understanding Non-Disclosure Agreements

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Understanding Management Agreements

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Never be confused by legal jargon or wonder how the 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.

Become a Part of Our Community

The Creative Intell Community is a private network featuring live seminars hosted by our legal team and subject matter experts. Our online events include illuminating interviews and live chat sessions with key industry players. Got a question about something in the course content? Just ask us. We’re accessible and always eager to help.
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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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Corporate and Institutional Training

Creative Intell Academy can help empower your organization with courses and training seminars. Contact us now to ensure your team has a competitive edge.
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Meet the Intells

The CI Academy takes complex topics and makes them simple and genuinely fun to learn. One way we do this is by incorporating an animated 2D series, “The Intells” into every course.
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At the Creative Intell Academy we believe

A Powerhouse Team of Music Business Experts

Our team has over a century of practical music business experience distilled into our courses. Learn from the best and succeed in the industry with our expert content. Start your journey today!
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Artist Manager & Producer
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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