BookThe complete idiot's guide to the music business
Personal name
Main title
- The complete idiot's guide to the music business / by Michael Miller.
Published/Created
- Indianapolis, IN : Alpha Books, c2010.
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Description
- xx, 316 p. ; 24 cm.
ISBN
- 9781615640133 (pbk.)
- 1615640134
LC classification
- ML3790 .M493 2010
Portion of title
- Music business
Summary
- "'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 ; Essential information on protecting your intellectual property and being paid your fair share ;Tips on finding an agent, negotiating contracts and selling your music and songs ; Career advice for music lovers who aren't musicians ; A look at the future of the music business--and where you might fit in..."--P.[4] of cover.
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
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Notes
- Includes index.
LCCN
- 2009910485
Dewey class no.
- 780.23
Other system no.
- (OCoLC)ocn462902391
Type of material
- Book
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