Music: Business

The line for those who want:

  • Networking and monetizing music
  • Learn how artists, producers and industry professionals work together
  • Figuring out the way forward into a career or higher education
  • Want a everyday life where you can focus on achieving your goals

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About the line

At Music Business, it's about understanding the whole process that goes on behind the scenes in the music industry.

Teaching takes place both digitally and physically with many different speakers and mentors in the field of study. We focus on projects where the theory is tested in practice. The experience and network you gain here will surely be useful for further.

On the line you will learn:

  • Planning and managing releases
  • Building Artist Profiles and Branding
  • Budget and economy
  • Organizing concerts and events
  • Writing applications and contracts
  • Pitch ideas and use digital tools
  • Develop effective strategies to market the product out there in the world.

We cooperate with University of Agder through a mentoring scheme. Here you will be able to get concrete feedback and insights on your projects from some of the most reputable professionals you will find in this industry.

We also work closely in partnership with the local venues Bakgården Kultur and Mosjøen Kulturhus. Here you get to work with and meet people in the industry and professional artists.

All of a sudden you're standing there shaking hands with one of your biggest musical idol - making a good impression, and ending up getting a job?

About the line

At Music Business, it's about understanding the whole process that goes on behind the scenes in the music industry.

Teaching takes place both digitally and physically with many different speakers and mentors in the field of study. We focus on projects where the theory is tested in practice. The experience and network you gain here will surely be useful for further.

On the line you will learn:

  • Planning and managing releases
  • Building Artist Profiles and Branding
  • Budget and economy
  • Organizing concerts and events
  • Writing applications and contracts
  • Pitch ideas and use digital tools
  • Develop effective strategies to market the product out there in the world.

We cooperate with University of Agder through a mentoring scheme. Here you will be able to get concrete feedback and insights on your projects from some of the most reputable professionals you will find in this industry.

We also work closely in partnership with the local venues Bakgården Kultur and Mosjøen Kulturhus. Here you get to work with and meet people in the industry and professional artists.

All of a sudden you're standing there shaking hands with one of your biggest musical idol - making a good impression, and ending up getting a job?

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The line is suitable for you as

The line is perfect for those who envision a future in the music or cultural industry.

Whether as an artist, manager, organizer, marketing or entrepreneurial activity - the line will be suitable for those who need a proper kickstart.

If you have good ideas, we have the expertise, tools and confidence you need to test them out.

  • Stay at your place of study and be in a great creative environment entire the time.
  • Get 4 high-quality meals a day, without having to shop or prepare it yourself
  • Predictable everyday life where expenses such as electricity, internet, public transport and study trips are already included
  • Study subjects that you are interested in, without exams and exams

Everything is arranged for you to spend time growing both professionally and personally. At the same time, you will also get to travel around the world on study tours and established friendships and networks that are going to last for life.

You can safely choose this line if these are keywords that suit you:

  • Dedicated to creating products, making money and working purposefully
  • Likes to have a lot going on at the same time
  • Likes to work creatively and strategically as a team
  • You want a lot of choices and knowledge in your field

At Music Business we have an educational model that is very suitable for those who want to have many choices. We have arranged the teaching with various recesses which you can choose according to what interests you the most.

The line is suitable for you as

The line is perfect for those who envision a future in the music or cultural industry.

Whether as an artist, manager, organizer, marketing or entrepreneurial activity - the line will be suitable for those who need a proper kickstart.

If you have good ideas, we have the expertise, tools and confidence you need to test them out.

  • Stay at your place of study and be in a great creative environment entire the time.
  • Get 4 high-quality meals a day, without having to shop or prepare it yourself
  • Predictable everyday life where expenses such as electricity, internet, public transport and study trips are already included
  • Study subjects that you are interested in, without exams and exams

Everything is arranged for you to spend time growing both professionally and personally. At the same time, you will also get to travel around the world on study tours and established friendships and networks that are going to last for life.

You can safely choose this line if these are keywords that suit you:

  • Dedicated to creating products, making money and working purposefully
  • Likes to have a lot going on at the same time
  • Likes to work creatively and strategically as a team
  • You want a lot of choices and knowledge in your field

At Music Business we have an educational model that is very suitable for those who want to have many choices. We have arranged the teaching with various recesses which you can choose according to what interests you the most.

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Content on the line

As a student at Music Business, you will expand your knowledge throughout the year. We combine practical projects with theoretical knowledge, so you get a realistic experience of how the music industry actually works. The course is both physically and digitally — allowing you to personalize large parts of your own learning through internships, projects and collaborations across the lines.

Choices

You can choose between specializing in Live Management and Studio and Digital Marketing, and get tailor-made topics based on your interests and goals. You will therefore have relevant lessons together with Performing Musician and Music Production when these are taught. Otherwise, there will be several collaborative projects between the different lines of the music section, where your specializations provide guides for the types of roles and functions you will have in the team.

Equipment on the line
Equipment on the line

As a student at Music Business, you have access to meeting rooms, projectors, sound systems, printers and macs that one can use to plan their projects. You also have free access to rooms reserved for Music Production and Performing Musicians. This means that you can also use the rehearsal rooms and studios if you wish. On the line we also have some sound, light and video equipment that can be used to create videos. Software for editing both video and photos is also installed on the line's Macs. Our philosophy is that our students should always have good equipment available, and we are no stranger to purchasing equipment at the request of students.

Price
Preço

Registration fee: NOK 2,700, -

Living costs: NOK 95.922, - Covers food and living expenses for the full school year.

Common costs: NOK 10,300, - Includes community excursions/cinema/performances/concerts, laundry, internet and administration costs. In the price you also get a school jacket, a yearbook and various trips locally.

Line costs cover all costs on the individual line, including material and study trip. The price varies somewhat between the courses.

 

Full Year 2026-27

NOK 156.822, -*

 

Half-year Fall 2026

NOK 73,761, -

Half-year Spring 2027

NOK 90.761, -*

 

* Including line trip and possible participation in tournaments. Subject to changes.

Miscellaneous additions:

- Those who choose to live in the newer boarding houses pay NOK 5000, - more

- Special diet

- Equipment insurance

- Some electives and voluntery trips

 

If you have Norwegian citizenship, Lånekassen has excellent scholarship schemes and loan opportunities. If you quit school during the school year, you must pay tuition for 6 weeks from the end date.This also applies if you were to be expelled for violating school rules.

 

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Admission to school

We don't have too many criteria for who can apply, but you have to be 18 years old or become so during the first semester. You can apply from 1 October to next year's courses and we are admitting students on an ongoing basis from November 15. Then you will receive an email from us with a response to the application. We will continue to admit students until the school are filled. In some cases, the composition of the line will determine whether you can fit or have to be put on a waiting list. For example, the composition of instruments may have something to say. If there are more applicants for a line than there is room for, your applicant number will determine whether or not you get an offer. In some cases, gender balance will have an impact.

Line teachers usually contact those who apply. Then you can get to know each other a little better and find out if you have found the course that suits you best. Maybe you have some questions, are unsecure or have something you want to tell us about yourself.

Facilitation
International students

Teaching takes place primarily on one level, and the classroom we use the most is adjacent to a main entrance which has electric doors with large opening and HC toilet. The hallway outside the classroom is narrow but meets the requirements of escape routes, etc. People who are visually impaired will also be able to navigate easily to and from our classroom.

In the teaching situation itself, we use mac, but we are open to having our own equipment rigged up if necessary. We also do a lot of lectures on the projector and of the technical solution as of now, is not something that would work with a screen reader as it is interactive and dynamic teaching in software Ableton. However, line teachers follow up students who do not directly benefit from this type of teaching with customized follow-up and arrangements after lectures.

Content on the line

As a student at Music Business, you will expand your knowledge throughout the year. We combine practical projects with theoretical knowledge, so you get a realistic experience of how the music industry actually works. The course is both physically and digitally — allowing you to personalize large parts of your own learning through internships, projects and collaborations across the lines.

Choices

You can choose between specializing in Live Management and Studio and Digital Marketing, and get tailor-made topics based on your interests and goals. You will therefore have relevant lessons together with Performing Musician and Music Production when these are taught. Otherwise, there will be several collaborative projects between the different lines of the music section, where your specializations provide guides for the types of roles and functions you will have in the team.

As a student at Music Business, you have access to meeting rooms, projectors, sound systems, printers and macs that one can use to plan their projects. You also have free access to rooms reserved for Music Production and Performing Musicians. This means that you can also use the rehearsal rooms and studios if you wish. On the line we also have some sound, light and video equipment that can be used to create videos. Software for editing both video and photos is also installed on the line's Macs. Our philosophy is that our students should always have good equipment available, and we are no stranger to purchasing equipment at the request of students.

Equipment on the line
Equipment on the line

As a student at Music Business, you have access to meeting rooms, projectors, sound systems, printers and macs that one can use to plan their projects. You also have free access to rooms reserved for Music Production and Performing Musicians. This means that you can also use the rehearsal rooms and studios if you wish. On the line we also have some sound, light and video equipment that can be used to create videos. Software for editing both video and photos is also installed on the line's Macs. Our philosophy is that our students should always have good equipment available, and we are no stranger to purchasing equipment at the request of students.

Price
Preço

Registration fee: NOK 2,700, -

Living costs: NOK 95.922, - Covers food and living expenses for the full school year.

Common costs: NOK 10,300, - Includes community excursions/cinema/performances/concerts, laundry, internet and administration costs. In the price you also get a school jacket, a yearbook and various trips locally.

Line costs cover all costs on the individual line, including material and study trip. The price varies somewhat between the courses.

 

Full Year 2026-27

NOK 156.822, -*

 

Half-year Fall 2026

NOK 73,761, -

Half-year Spring 2027

NOK 90.761, -*

 

* Including line trip and possible participation in tournaments. Subject to changes.

Miscellaneous additions:

- Those who choose to live in the newer boarding houses pay NOK 5000, - more

- Special diet

- Equipment insurance

- Some electives and voluntery trips

 

If you have Norwegian citizenship, Lånekassen has excellent scholarship schemes and loan opportunities. If you quit school during the school year, you must pay tuition for 6 weeks from the end date.This also applies if you were to be expelled for violating school rules.

 

Recordings
Admission to school

We don't have too many criteria for who can apply, but you have to be 18 years old or become so during the first semester. You can apply from 1 October to next year's courses and we are admitting students on an ongoing basis from November 15. Then you will receive an email from us with a response to the application. We will continue to admit students until the school are filled. In some cases, the composition of the line will determine whether you can fit or have to be put on a waiting list. For example, the composition of instruments may have something to say. If there are more applicants for a line than there is room for, your applicant number will determine whether or not you get an offer. In some cases, gender balance will have an impact.

Line teachers usually contact those who apply. Then you can get to know each other a little better and find out if you have found the course that suits you best. Maybe you have some questions, are unsecure or have something you want to tell us about yourself.

Facilitation
International students

Teaching takes place primarily on one level, and the classroom we use the most is adjacent to a main entrance which has electric doors with large opening and HC toilet. The hallway outside the classroom is narrow but meets the requirements of escape routes, etc. People who are visually impaired will also be able to navigate easily to and from our classroom.

In the teaching situation itself, we use mac, but we are open to having our own equipment rigged up if necessary. We also do a lot of lectures on the projector and of the technical solution as of now, is not something that would work with a screen reader as it is interactive and dynamic teaching in software Ableton. However, line teachers follow up students who do not directly benefit from this type of teaching with customized follow-up and arrangements after lectures.

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Valgmuligheter

Du kan velge mellom fordypning Live management og Studio og Digital Markedsføring og ut fra disse få skreddesydd emner tilpasset dine interesser og mål. Du vil derfor ha relevante timer sammen med Utøvende Musiker og Musikkproduksjon når disse undervises i. Ellers vil det bli flere samarbeidsprosjekter mellom de ulike linjene på seksjonen hvor dine fordypninger legger føringer for hvilke type roller og funksjoner du kommer til å ha i gruppearbeidet.

Fordypning: Live Management

Er du spesielt interessert i å møte mennesker? Kjenner du det kribler litt i magen av tanken på å arrangere en egen festival eller sette opp en turnè? Liker du å jobbe med mennesker i kulturlivet og har en interesser for hvordan musikkindustrien fungerer på og bak scenen? Kanskje du selv spiller et instrument eller lager musikk, men trenger å lære mer om hvordan du skal booke gigs, lage kontrakter, forhandle gode avtaler, planlegge reiseruter, søker midler til konsert og pre-produksjon, leie inn andre musikere og så videre, - så er dette fordypningen for deg. Velger du denne fordypningen vil du jobbe mye med musikere og arrangører som jobber med live musikk.

Fordypning: Studio og Digital Markedsføring

Er du spesielt interessert i studioarbeid og digital markedsføring? Da skal du velge denne fordypningen. Du ønsker kanskje å lære hvordan du kan effektivisere en PR-kampanje ved bruk av ulike digitale verktøy, hvordan optimalisere SEO og profiler for mest mulig reach, hvilke kontrakter og muligheter man har innen sync/licensing businessen og mye mer. Dette er en fordypning for de som ønsker å jobbe digitalt, både for å lære hvordan man sprer sine digitale produkter på best mulig måte. Lær deg om markedsføring, e-post kampanjer, release strategies, playlisting og mye mer.

Kontrakter og rettigheter

En grunnleggende forståelse av kontrakter, opphavsrett, lisensiering og publishing er helt nødvendig for å kunne navigere i musikkbransjen. Du lærer hvordan man forhandler avtaler, beskytter egne verk, og hvordan inntekter fordeles mellom artister, produsenter og selskaper.

Markedsføring og PR

Hvordan får man musikk til å nå ut i jungelen av nye utgivelser? Vi jobber med branding, image, visuell profil, pressemeldinger, kampanjer, sosiale medier og strategi rundt lanseringer. Du lærer også hvordan man pitcher musikk til spillelister, influensere og andre kanaler.

Event og turnéplanlegging

Her får du innsikt i alt som skal til for å arrangere konserter, turneer og events – fra budsjettering og søknadsskriving til booking, logistikk, tekniske rider og samarbeid med spillesteder. Gjennom prosjekter med de andre linjene, bakgården og kulturhuset får du hands-on erfaring fra arbeidslivet

Digital strategi

Musikkbransjen er i dag like mye digital som fysisk. Du lærer å bygge en digital tilstedeværelse på plattformer som TikTok, Instagram og YouTube, i tillegg til streamingstrategier på Spotify og andre tjenester. Vi jobber med analyse, publiseringsplaner og målrettet bruk av digitale verktøy. Spesielt er dette relevant for de som også skaper musikk selv.

Management og entreprenørskap

Hvordan bygger man en karriere – for seg selv eller andre? Du lærer å utvikle en helhetlig strategi for artister, band eller egne prosjekter. Vi ser på hvordan man starter og driver et selskap i kulturfeltet, og hvordan man på sikt kan skape en bærekraftig inntekt. Vi har også i hvordan man pitcher en ide effektivt og hvordan man burde formulere seg skriftlig i formelle henvendelser.

Økonomi og søknader

Ingen prosjekter blir til uten finansiering. Du lærer å sette opp budsjetter, skrive gode søknader til støtteordninger, og finne fram til de mulighetene som finnes i kultur-Norge. Her legger vi stor vekt på praktisk trening i å sette ideer ut i livet. Vi skriver søknader og sender de til mentorene våre for å få tilbakemeldinger fra eksterne og uavhengige kilder.

Bransjekunnskap og nettverk

Gjennom året møter du gjesteforelesere fra ulike deler av musikk- og kulturbransjen – artister, arrangører, festivalledere, jurister og produsenter. Du får mulighet til å stille spørsmål, bygge nettverk og se hvordan folk jobber i praksis. Samtidig får du veiledning fra Universitetet i Agder, som gjør at du kan knytte kontakter inn i videre utdanning og bransjen generelt.

Equipment on line

As a student at Music Business, you have access to meeting rooms, projectors, sound systems, printers and macs that one can use to plan their projects. You also have free access to rooms reserved for Music Production and Performing Musicians. This means that you can also use the rehearsal rooms and studios if you wish. On the line we also have some sound, light and video equipment that can be used to create videos. Software for editing both video and photos is also installed on the line's Macs. Our philosophy is that our students should always have good equipment available, and we are no stranger to purchasing equipment at the request of students.

Facilitation

Teaching takes place primarily on one level, and the classroom we use the most is adjacent to a main entrance which has electric doors with large opening and HC toilet. The hallway outside the classroom is narrow but meets the requirements of escape routes, etc. People who are visually impaired will also be able to navigate easily to and from our classroom.

In the teaching situation itself, we use mac, but we are open to having our own equipment rigged up if necessary. We also do a lot of lectures on the projector and of the technical solution as of now, is not something that would work with a screen reader as it is interactive and dynamic teaching in software Ableton. However, line teachers follow up students who do not directly benefit from this type of teaching with customized follow-up and arrangements after lectures.

Price

Registration fee: NOK 2,700, -

Living costs: NOK 95.922, - Covers food and living expenses for the full school year.

Common costs: NOK 10,300, - Includes community excursions/cinema/performances/concerts, laundry, internet and administration costs. In the price you also get a school jacket, a yearbook and various trips locally.

Line costs cover all costs on the individual line, including material and study trip. The price varies somewhat between the courses.

 

Full Year 2026-27

NOK 156.822, -*

 

Half-year Fall 2026

NOK 73,761, -

Half-year Spring 2027

NOK 90.761, -*

 

* Including line trip and possible participation in tournaments. Subject to changes.

Miscellaneous additions:

- Those who choose to live in the newer boarding houses pay NOK 5000, - more

- Special diet

- Equipment insurance

- Some electives and voluntery trips

 

If you have Norwegian citizenship, Lånekassen has excellent scholarship schemes and loan opportunities. If you quit school during the school year, you must pay tuition for 6 weeks from the end date.This also applies if you were to be expelled for violating school rules.

 

Recordings

We don't have too many criteria for who can apply, but you have to be 18 years old or become so during the first semester. You can apply from 1 October to next year's courses and we are admitting students on an ongoing basis from November 15. Then you will receive an email from us with a response to the application. We will continue to admit students until the school are filled. In some cases, the composition of the line will determine whether you can fit or have to be put on a waiting list. For example, the composition of instruments may have something to say. If there are more applicants for a line than there is room for, your applicant number will determine whether or not you get an offer. In some cases, gender balance will have an impact.

Line teachers usually contact those who apply. Then you can get to know each other a little better and find out if you have found the course that suits you best. Maybe you have some questions, are unsecure or have something you want to tell us about yourself.

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Berlin: Musikk, teknologi og historie i Europas kreative smeltedigel

Berlin er en by som aldri står stille – et av Europas viktigste sentre for musikk, teknologi og kreativ nyvinning. På studieturen får du oppleve et unikt møte mellom faglig påfyll og byens pulserende kulturliv.

Gjennom vårt samarbeid med Ableton, er vi selvfølgelig hjertelig velkommen til hovedkontoret. Her får vi en eksklusiv omvisning og innsikt i hvordan programvaren som har revolusjonert moderne musikkproduksjon utvikles. Bekjentskapene vi stifter her, er et nettverk du kan yte godt av fremover i karrieren din.

Schneidersladen Har vi workshops i modulær og analog synthesis – en opplevelse som gir praktisk erfaring og inspirasjon til egne produksjoner og musikk. I tillegg drar vi på konserter og klubbkvelder, fra techno og elektronika til indieband og klassiske ensembler – alt som gjør Berlin til en verdensmetropol for musikk. Noen ganger hender det at vi har masterclasses med forskjellige artister og produsenter også.

For å forstå hvorfor Berlin er blitt et flaggskip for kreativ teknologi, er det viktig at vi også forstår historien. Gjennom guidet sykkeltur, museumsbesøk og byvandringer får vi oppleve byens dramatiske og mangfoldige historie på nært hold.

Samlet gir dette en studietur som både styrker den faglige utviklingen og gir en dypere forståelse for hvordan kultur, historie og teknologi former musikken vi lager i dag.

Japan: et dypdykk i kultur, kreativitet og personlig utvikling.

Der Berlin gir oss puls, teknologi, storbyliv og faglig inspirasjon - ønsker vi å skape en kontrast med reisen vår til Japan.

Dette er et land som inviterer oss til å roe ned tempoet og utforske personlig utvikling, en sjanse til å senke skuldrene i mange kulturelle møter og minnerike opplevelser.

Japan gir oss en unik kombinasjon av kultur, natur og tradisjon. Velger vi å reise til Kyoto, får vi oppleve zen-hager, eldgamle templer og tradisjonelle kunstformer i et rolig og historisk miljø. Reiser vi til Okinawa, møter vi tropiske øyer, et helt eget levesett og karate som både kulturarv og livsfilosofi. Uansett reisemål blir vi invitert inn i en kultur som setter balanse, disiplin og tilstedeværelse i sentrum.

Gjennom opplevelser som mindfulness, meditasjon, kampsport, kunst, tradisjonell musikk og kulinariske møter får du som elev sjansen til å utforske ikke bare nye omgivelser – men også deg selv.

Her handler det om å åpne opp kreativiteten, finne ro, og la deg inspirere av en kultur som i hundrevis av år har kombinert det estetiske med det spirituelle.

Japan blir et høydepunkt på skoleåret, og en opplevelse du vil ta med deg videre – både som menneske og som kreativ utøver.

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Lasse Weeden

Bransjelære

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Lasse Weeden

Bransjelære

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