The Music Startup Academy is designed to reduce barriers to entry into the music business for developers and entrepreneurs. The coursework provides a clear roadmap to success by offering actionable insights into the core structure, legal framework, content deals, and business models that build a legal, streamlined, and competitive music property. The Academy is presented by digitalmusic.org, a non-profit trade association for the digital music business powered by NARM, the leading trade association for the music industry.