Music is Your Business
Music is Your Business

Author: Christopher Knab

Publisher: Christopher Knab

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 281

ISBN-13: 0974342033

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This book takes the mystery out of the music business! "Music Is Your Business" tells you who does what in the music industry. Music industry veteran Christopher Knab's honest, no-nonsense information will empower you to market and promote your music--whether you're an experienced performer or just starting out. Learn how to attract distributors, get radio airplay, negotiate offers, and create a demand for your music with topics like Con Jobs: Watch Out for the Flim Flam Man, 10 Reasons Why Musicians Fail (and How Not To), What A&R Reps Do, and Online Music Retailing. Straight to the point legal chapters by entertainment attorney Bartley F. Day include Filing Copyright Applications, Trademarking Band Names, and Making Sense of Recording Industry Contracts. A sample distributor one-sheet, band tour and work schedule, band bio, and more! Newly revised, updated, and 100 pages longer, the 3rd edition of "Music Is Your Business" is essential for independent musicians and record labels.

All You Need to Know about the Music Business
All You Need to Know about the Music Business

Author: Donald S. Passman

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 465

ISBN-13: 0743293185

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A guide to the music business and its legal issues provides real-world coverage of a wide range of topics, including teams of advisors, record deals, songwriting and music publishing, touring, and merchandising.

Making Music Your Business
Making Music Your Business

Author: David Ellefson

Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 151

ISBN-13: 087930460X

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Provides an inside guide to the music business, including management, record labels, music publishing, promotion, touring, endorsement, and negotiating deals

All You Need to Know About the Music Business, Seventh Edition
All You Need to Know About the Music Business, Seventh Edition

Author: Donald S Passman

Publisher: RosettaBooks, LLC

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 458

ISBN-13: 9780795309762

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No one understands the music industry--from the technology, to the legalities, to the new industry practices--better than veteran music lawyer Donald Passman. In this completely revised and updated seventh edition of All You Need To Know About the Music Business, which the Los Angeles Times called “the industry bible” and which has sold hundreds of thousands of copies, Passman offers executives and artists, experts and novices alike the essential information they need not only to survive in these volatile and exciting times, but also to thrive. Drawing on his unique, up-to-the-minute experience as one of the most trusted advisors in the business, Passman offers advice concerning: - The Copyright Royalty Board’s latest decisions regarding online transmissions. - The developing new customs concerning new technologies such as streaming on demand, ringtones, and digital downloads. Passman also gives guidance on other fundamental issues such as how to: - Select and hire a winning team of advisors--personal and business managers, agents, and attorneys--and structure their commissions, percentages, and fees in a way that will protect you and maximize these relationships. - Master the big picture and the finer points of record deals. - Navigate the ins and outs of songwriting, music publishing, and copyright law. - Maximize concert touring and merchandising deals. Almost everyone in the music business, from musicians and songwriters to entertainment lawyers and record company executives, are scrambling to sort out what is going to happen next, and Passman is right in the thick of these changes. Here is a book for anyone interested in a music career: a comprehensive and crucial guide to making it in one of the world’s most dynamic industries.

Business Basics for Musicians
Business Basics for Musicians

Author: Bobby Borg

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2020-01-07

Total Pages: 332

ISBN-13: 1538134640

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Today, when artists are empowered to take greater control of their careers and earnings, the need for musicians to understand the business of music has never been greater. In a digital age overflowing with confusing and ever-changing information, musicians need trusted business advice from a veteran artist who can break down the basics in language they understand. Written by a professional musician for other musicians, Business Basics for Musicians is the laypersons guide to the music industry. In this must-have manual, music industry veteran Bobby Borg presents vital info in a conversational tone and an easy-to-scan format regarding five vital areas that musicians need to succeed: Career Execution, Business Relationships, Pro Teams, Deals and Dollars, and Future Predictions. Everything from copyrights to record deals, to managers, to merchandising, to doing it yourself is covered. With pro interviews, anecdotes, and review quizzes, Business Basics for Musicians is the complete handbook from start to success. Updates for this edition: Changes in copyright laws Summary of the Music Modernization Act Updates on record, merch, publishing, and live performance deals New trends in sponsorships and partnerships with product brands New interviews with industry professionals, including managers, producers, and agents New stories paralleling current events and industry happenings Updated business resources, industry contacts, and URLs

The Future of the Music Business
The Future of the Music Business

Author: Steve Gordon

Publisher: backbeat books

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 296

ISBN-13: 9780879308445

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Aimed at songwriters, recording artists, and music entrepreneurs, this text explains the basics of digital music law. Entertainment attorney Gordon offers practical tips for online endeavors such as selling song downloads or creating an Internet radio station. Other topics include (for example) web site building, promoting through peer-to-peer networks, etc.

Everything We Needed to Know about Business, We Learned Playing Music
Everything We Needed to Know about Business, We Learned Playing Music

Author: Craig M. Cortello

Publisher: La Dolce Vita Enterprises LLC

Published: 2009-09

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780978990015

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This is a compilation of interviews with thirty-two business leaders who played music as children and view that experience as a defining one in preparing them for success. The nine lessons learned, attributes developed, and insights gained are identified, discussed, and illustrated through the experience and personal accounts of the research participants. Recent clinical research into the benefits of music education focuses on higher math, science, and I.Q. scores as key metrics for justifying the funding of music programs. Yet, business professionals who have achieved even a reasonable level of career success generally attribute only fifteen to twenty-five percent of that success to technical aptitude. Rather than providing a compilation of scientific research and data to illustrate this point, the book illuminates the musical memories of these business leaders and the chronology of their journeys from the band room to the boardroom.

Band - Smart
Band - Smart

Author: Martin Atkins

Publisher: Soluble LLC

Published: 2014-06

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780979731358

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In this prequel to the bestselling Tour:Smart, label owner, speaker, entrepreneur, drummer, and producer Martin Atkins has collected advice and contributions from more than 200 industry professionals covering everything a person needs to know about being in a band and succeeding on their own terms. Topics range from starting and naming a new band, recording, packaging, social media, local scenes, event management, and more. The book’s illustrations and highly readable, down-to-earth style make it essential for any artist in any genre.

Take Care of Your Music Business
Take Care of Your Music Business

Author: John P. Kellogg

Publisher:

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780967587301

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For all the players in the music business from the artist to the manager and attorney. Contracts with split page analysis, information on copyright principles, business structure and more.