How Lighthouse Works

Lighthouse operates under a subscription model, which means that Members pay a small monthly fee for unlimited access to our resources and tools for international development, as well as our curated roster of music industry experts and marketplace. They then pay à la carte to view online courses and book individual consulting sessions. See all Membership benefits & pricing.

Experts can join for free - no pay-to-play here! - to create a profile and offer online courses and consulting sessions. Experts set their own rates for their content and services, in the currency of their choice. Learn more about becoming a Lighthouse Expert.

Lighthouse handles all bookings and payments. Members pay upfront, through Stripe, to view a course and to book a consulting session. Experts are paid promptly and securely through Stripe for their time or content, minus a 20% commission.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Members Become Experts?

Yes! Members can apply to become Experts at any time directly from their Lighthouse dashboard. First request and receive at least 3 recommendations from your peers. Then, click the button “Become an Expert” to let us know more about your area of expertise, the consulting services you would offer, and submit your Expert application. We’ll review your application and get back to you as soon as possible with a decision.

Can Experts Become Members?

Yes! As an Expert you can also become a Member to get full access to all of Lighthouse’s features. From your Expert account dashboard, simply click the “Become a Member” button to purchase your membership. You’ll then be able to search our Expert map and access the marketplace, as well as propose your own courses and services. Standard membership rates apply. Learn more about membership pricing.

What if I can’t find the expertise I’m looking for on your Expert map?

Lighthouse Members can contact us and our team will put you in touch with a music industry professional who can answer your questions within 5 business days.

What are Lighthouse online courses like?

Lighthouse’s online music industry courses are 45-90-minute pre-recorded videos where leading local professionals give you their valuable insight as well as highly practical and actionable information for navigating in different music markets or industry sectors. Courses cover topics like the live music deals you don’t want to take in the UK, understanding the music industry in Mali, and how (and when) to start building an international strategy.

As an Expert, how do I create an online course?

Record your course and upload it as a private video to YouTube. Then, from your Lighthouse Dashboard, select “My Courses” and upload your course, adding a title, description, the link to your video, and finally, the price for 30-day access to view the course.

Who can apply to be a Lighthouse Expert?

We welcome applications from music industry professionals from across the world and the industry’s various sectors. You don’t need experience as a consultant or educator to become a Lighthouse Expert. You just need the skills and knowledge - and passion to share it with the world - as well as at least 3 colleagues or collaborators in the industry who can endorse your work. Sound like you? Sign up now & apply!

Please note that you need to have the legal right and ability to issue invoices in your country of residence, whether as a sole trader or through your company. See our terms of use for more details.

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