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Creative Intell Academy provides in-depth music business courses for artists, producers, lawyers, managers, and creators.

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Our real music industry courses, led by professionals, cover core subjects, contracts, and intellectual property with visuals for visual learners, helping you protect your interests and advance your career.

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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 Essentials

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$323.99 per year
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Academy Basics, plus: 
  • Access to our extensive library of Essentials courses
  • Courses developed by a team of industry experts.
  • New courses added monthly and continuously updated.
  • Meet the Intells animated series. 
  • Bonus videos, guides, and quizzes.
  • Interactive testing.
  • Industry-recognized accreditation certificate.
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  • FREE Editable Contract Templates.

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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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  • CI Academy Playbook, full of tips and knowledge for beginners and experts alike.
  • Sneak peeks at the Meet the Intells animated series, a fun, educational animated series that teaches you the music business.
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Understanding Song Split Agreements

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Understanding Work-for-Hire Agreements

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Understanding Beat Purchase Agreements

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Intellectual Property Fundamentals

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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

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Understanding Song Split Agreements
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Understanding Work-for-Hire Agreements
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Understanding Beat Purchase Agreements
The course title card for Intellectual Property Fundamentals course, based on the album cover for Nevermind.
Intellectual Property Fundamentals
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
The course title card for Understanding Song Splits Agreements course
Understanding Song Split 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 Intellectual Property Fundamentals course, based on the album cover of Nirvana's Nevermind Album
Intellectual Property Fundamentals
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 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.”

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.

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Songwriters, Producers, Managers, Industry Executives and Lawyers

“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.”
Austin Rosen
co-manager of Post Malone
" 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
"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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