The School of Music Business
The School of Music Business
"We have now have such a greater understanding of current practices and the new digitally focused future of publishing."
Palm Bay Music
"I am really glad I decided to enrol as I now have a more extensive and better knowledge of the music publishing!"
Francesca S
Music Publishing, Sync and Licensing
Uncover the creative and commercial world of music publishing - from royalty collection to landing sync deals in film, TV, ads, and games.
Includes personalised 1-to-1 mentorship to support your goals
Taught by Industry Pros
Live & Self Paced Options
Personal Coaching
5 Star Rated on Trustpilot
Professional Certification
Program Summary
Music publishing is where the real value of a song is unlocked, through rights, royalties and placements. Whether you’re a songwriter, artist, manager or looking to break into publishing or sync, this course will help you understand how the system works and the techniques used to drive successful careers across this space.
You’ll learn how to register and protect songs, collect royalties worldwide, understand contracts and splits, and work with collection societies. We’ll also explore the world of sync - how songs are placed in film, TV, adverts, and games - and how to build a strategy to access sync opportunities.
Every session is recorded in case you miss a class, and after completing the course you'll receive a one-to-one mentoring session, to help you apply what you’ve learned, gain personalised guidance, and turn insight into practical next steps for your own journey.
Next Cohort
Starting
02 June
Duration
5 Weeks
Effort
3 Hours a Week
Price
£599*
* instalment plan available
During the course, you’ll learn how to:
Collect every royalty you’re owed from streaming, live, sync, and beyond.
Work with collection societies like PRS, MCPS, ASCAP, BMI and more.
Protect your rights and register your songs correctly.
Understand publishing deals, contracts, and key terms.
Explore the world of sync and how music is placed in TV, film, ads, and games.
Your Program Breakdown
Your Tutor: Steve Farris
Hi, I’m Steve - your tutor for the Music Publishing and Sync course.
With over 30 years of experience at EMI, Sony, Polar Patrol, and 13 Artists, I’ve worked across A&R, sync and licensing, and was company director at Polar Patrol. I have signed and worked with artists and writers like Snow Patrol, Johnny McDaid, Belle & Sebastian, Nadine Shah, and Psychedelic Porn Crumpets, and secured syncs with brands such as Bacardi, Bandai Namco, and Westpac Bank, as well as films like The Fault in Our Stars and Edge of Tomorrow.
I’m here to share real-world insights from the frontlines of music publishing and sync - and to help you build the knowledge and confidence to take your next steps.
Hear It From Those That Have Taken The Leap
We found this course invaluable in filling in the gaps in our knowledge, despite being involved in the industry for years! It has really helped us feel more comfortable and confident in the decision making within our company and has assisted in sculpting our business model.
The course is bang up-to-date and highly beneficial in an industry that is rapidly changing. What you learn at SMB can separate you from your counterparts.
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