Music Business Academy

Training for the music industry

Music Business Academy (MBA) is a school focused on education for the music industry. It offers a master’s program in music industry, artist management, and music marketing in a hybrid format in Madrid and fully online, as well as five-week specialty courses. The school says it has more than 800 students, students from over 12 countries, and 35 companies that train employees through its programs.

Programs

• Hybrid Master’s in the Music Industry (Madrid)
• Online Master’s in the Music Industry
• Event Promotion and Production course
• Artist, Tour, and Brand Representation course
• Independent Artist course (Level 1)
• Artist Music Manager course
• Digital Marketing for Music Artists, Concerts, and Festivals course

The master’s program is limited to 20 students per cohort. The next cohort listed begins September 26, 2026.

Founders and approach

The school was founded by Alejandro Montoya, founder of Analog Spain—which represents more than 50 international artists—and Madrid’s Bassmnt Club, and Nico Castro, founder of Pitch Music Marketing, an agency that has worked with labels such as Universal Music. Both teach and direct the program. The school describes its approach as practical, using real cases and working professionals.

Contact

Phone: +34 679 32 35. Email: hola@mbacademy.online. Other listed emails: nicocastro@pitchmusicmarketing.com and info@pitchmusicmarketing.com. Website: mbacademy.es. Social media: YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and LinkedIn.

Confirm cohort dates, prices, and admission requirements directly with the school before enrolling.