CMI Launches Financial Literacy for the Music Industry
CMI is introducing the Financial Literacy for the Music Industry program across Canada to fill a longstanding gap in practical, understandable, and accessible financial mentorship specific to the music industry.
The program is FREE and is open for up to 20 musicians and music industry professionals per session.
Eligible participants must:
– Be 18 years of age or older
– Be an active musician (Artist, Producer, Songwriter) or music industry professional (Manager, Promoter, Agent, Presenter etc) working in the music industry
– Be available for the full length of the program
Developed in collaboration with Sprackman Terrence, one of Canada’s leading entertainment business management and accounting firms, this program covers key topics such as business structures, foundational tax concepts, budgeting, industry-focused eligible business expenses, financial planning, risk management, royalties and more. This program is a mix of full group and 1-on-1 training, and all attendees will have access to ongoing mentorship from CMI.
This initiative is made possible nationally by the generous support of RBC, with provincial support from Ontario Creates.
Are we coming to a city near you? City specific information below!
Upcoming programs
HALIFAX, NS | APPLICATION COMING SOON
Monday, March 2, 2026 – Tuesday, March 3, 2026 | Full details TBD
OTTAWA, ON | APPLICATION COMING SOON
Saturday, March 7, 2026 – Sunday, March 8, 2026 | Full details TBD
Past programs
ALBERTA, CA | APPLICATIONS CLOSED
EDMONTON, AB – Saturday, November 15, 2025
November 15th at CKUA (9804 Jasper Avenue NW)
CALGARY, AB – Sunday, November 16, 2025
November 16th at Studio Bell, Home of the National Music Centre (850 4 St. SE) in Calgary.
This initiative is made possible nationally by the generous support of RBC. The Edmonton & Calgary programs are also supported by Alberta Music, The Government of Alberta, Backstage Pass, FACTOR, and CKUA.
North Bay, ON | APPLICATIONS CLOSED
Tuesday October 7 – Wednesday October 8, 9am – 5pm
The Capitol Centre (150 Main St E.)
The North Bay program is also supported by the Capitol Centre, and the The Business Centre Nipissing Parry Sound.
London, ON | APPLICATIONS CLOSED
Saturday September 20 – Sunday September 21, 9am-5pm
Innovation Works (201 King St.)
The London program is also supported by Tourism London, the City of London, and the London Music Office.
