The complete idiot's guide to the music business

"'The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Music Business' gives you the information you need to break in and get the gigs. In this 'Complete Idiot's Guide' you get : An overview of how the music industry works with a special look at the skills you need to succeed in it ;...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Miller, Michael
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Indianapolis, IN Alpha Books 2010
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Collection: O'Reilly - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Welcome to the music business. Minding your business : why you need business skills ; How the music business works ; Essential business skills every musician needs to know ; The history and future of the music business
  • Becoming a business-oriented musician. The business of planning your career ; The business of assembling your team ; The business of managing your career ; The business of managing your money
  • The music business for musicians. The business of recording your music ; The business of working with a major record label ; The business of independent distribution ; The business of promoting your music ; The business of live performance and touring ; The business of merchandising ; The business of songwriting and publishing ; The business of music for other media ; The business of music online
  • The music business for nonmusicians. The business of managing musicians ; The business of booking musicians ; The business of recording and production ; The business of distributing music ; The business of publishing and licensing music
  • The legal side of the music business. The business of contracts ; The business of copyrights and royalties