Music-Business Aspects

What's it like to work in the male-dominated world of electronic music? How do women and gender-expansive music producers and DJs thrive despite clubland's so-called 'bro culture'? This book combines the author's personal journey into DJing and music production with insights from a six...

What can the top of the charts in the world's biggest music market tell us about management? This book analyses pop music successes to understand the role of managers and management.Author: Michael Mary MurphyISBN-10: 103225372XISBN-13: 9781032253725Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/30/2024Pages: 156Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.43lbsSize: 8.50h x...

This book is exactly what it says: a Book of Last Resort. But if you're an artist toiling without traction, it may be time for something different. Fifteen years in the making, The Book of Last Resort is Jon Reed's hand-crafted love letter to...

This essential and highly acclaimed guide, now updated and revised in its ninth edition, explains the business of the British music industry. Drawing on her extensive experience as a media lawyer, Ann Harrison offers a unique, expert opinion on the deals, the contracts and...

Known as opera's "disrupter-in-residence," director Yuval Sharon has never adhered to the art form's conventions. In his many productions in both the United States and Europe, he constantly challenges the perception of opera as aloof by urging, among other things: performing operas in "non-places,"...

Music Business Unlocked gives you a clear map of how the modern music industry works. Understand who owns what, how royalties move, when to register, and what to watch for in deals before you sign.You get plain language breakdowns of publishing, mechanical, performance, sync,...

Getting started as an independent music teacher can be confusing and stressful. What do you charge? How do you know if you're teaching the right thing? Where do you find new students? In Zero to Studio, I'll teach you how to get your music...

What do you learn in the music business in 30 years? A lot. James shares stories, tips and inspiration from his 30 year career in the music field as an Army band member in Japan, as well as experiences and lessons learned as a...

(Reference). Have you ever walked by a group of performers and been completely drawn in? Their focus, their sound, their look, their persistence for excellence and authenticity? The pursuit of high-level singing and performing is a huge part of the experience for many people...

Every Cover Band Hits a Wall. This Book Shows You How to Smash Right Through. YOUR BAND IS A WAR MACHINE is built for the crews who want to walk into every venue and own the room, not just play the songs. It's a...

This book presents an ethnography of spectacle and deceit. It provides a vivid description of life and meaning in one of the fastest growing mega cities in Africa/the global south. It makes a series of innovative connections between power, economics and culture. Author: Joe...

Roma Randles has used the time on her hands during the Melbourne Covid Lockdown to respond to innumerable requests for an account of her thirty years of extraordinary and exciting European adventures. It makes for some compelling reading.So many participants returned again and again...

Join Vinny Esposito, Game Day DJ for the Carolina Panthers and owner of the successful DJ company, Split Second Sound, as he shares his journey from garage band to business ownership to working for an NFL franchise. Vinny shares insightful tips for building and...

Learn how to manage an artiste in this step-by-step instruction book.Get the answers to most of the hardest questions about artiste management, with all the most important things one should know before managing an artiste. Perfect for any upcoming artiste manager.Author: Nigel Damian SalmonISBN-10:...

290 pages. Indexed, with eight pages of photographs. In 1991, Dan Beck became Michael Jackson's main marketing contact at Epic Records. For five rollercoaster years, he was immersed in a world of unequalled stardom, dealing with the outsized ambition, whims and idiosyncrasies of the...

Internationally Sound: The Global Recording Industry investigates the transformation of the global music industry from its early analog roots to the modern digital marketplace. The book examines the industry's shift from tangible products like compact discs to digital downloads and streaming, demonstrating how strategies...

Author: Caroline MooreISBN-10: 1648415660ISBN-13: 9781648415661Publisher: Microcosm PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/26/2025Pages: 128Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.30lbsSize: 6.00h x 6.00w x 0.50d

Musicians and Copyright explores the role of Collective Management Organizations (CMOs) in shaping the music industry from the mid-nineteenth century to today. Edited by VéroniquePouillard, Marius Buning, and Mala Loth, the book traces the development of CMOs and their impact on copyright and cultural...

Music industry students: ready to nail your next internship interview, craft a standout resume, and turn that internship into a full-time gig? Look no further! This book is a practical, no-nonsense guide to mastering every step of the music industry internship journey. Industry insider...

Guiding a band to stardom takes a blend of passion, business savvy, and tireless hustle. Here's a roadmap of key areas you'll need to navigate: 1. Cultivating the Band: Music & Performance: Sound & Identity: Help them refine their musical direction, stage presence, and...

From the Fairlight CMI through MIDI to the digital audio workstations at the turn of the millennium, Modern Records, Maverick Methods examines a critical period in commercial popular music record production: the transformative digital age from the late 1970s until 2000. Drawing on a...

Star Tracks offers a general overview of the music industry mixed with a comprehensive specific review of professional opportunities and responsibilities.Author: Larry E. WacholtzISBN-10: 096523410XISBN-13: 9780965234108Publisher: Thumbs Up PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/01/1997Pages: 284Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.94lbsSize: 9.06h x 6.06w x 0.72dReview Citation(s): Ingram Advance 07/01/1999 pg....

This work presents 12 of the most volatile ethical issues facing the music industry. Real-life examples depict both sides of each controversy, and the list of resources provides tools for readers who wish to pursue the controversies further. Primary sources including court cases and...

This isn't your typical music industry how-to. Bait to Plate is a real-world field guide written from the trenches-by someone who took the long road, made the leap, and turned raw talent into real currency.Written by platinum producer and creative visionary Brendon "Marley" Waters,...

A close look at the lives of working musicians who aren't the center of their stage. Secret (and not-so-secret) weapons, side-of-the-stagers, rhythm and horn sections, backup singers, accompanists--these and other "band people" are the anonymous but irreplaceable character actors of popular music. Through interviews...

Concert Sound and Lighting Systems provides comprehensive coverage of equipment and setup procedures for touring concert systems. The new edition will cover the new equipment now available and discuss other venues where the skills and technology are being used. This new edition incorporates the...

Unsound Supplies explores the complex and often hidden provenance of the raw materials that underpin the rich musical cultures of modernity. Each of the book's ten chapters focuses on one material used in musical instrument making and the audio communications industry in the nineteenth,...

Unsound Supplies explores the complex and often hidden provenance of the raw materials that underpin the rich musical cultures of modernity. Each of the book's ten chapters focuses on one material used in musical instrument making and the audio communications industry in the nineteenth,...

Mark Schulman has performed for more than a billion people in his 27-year career as the drummer for some of the greatest musical artists in history, including Pink, Foreigner, Cher, Billy Idol, Stevie Nicks, Simple Minds, Beyoncé, Tina Turner, Velvet Revolver, Dave Koz, and...

How do composers build sustainable careers, ensuring their work aligns with their financial goals and personal well-being? Composing a Living is a practical and empowering guide for composers navigating the intersection of music, money, and business. Drawing on extensive industry experience and twenty-eight interviews...

(Instrumental Reference Books). Designed for music professionals and students, this extensive resource is the definitive guide for over 500 instruments, including over 190 world music instruments. Music industry veteran, Robert Bornstein, has compiled the most complete reference available today, with instrument ranges, transposition, and...

In The Language of Music, Tom Brooks demystifies and explains the basic building blocks of music in a simple, clear, straightforward way - essential knowledge that every worship musician needs to perfect his craft. The book offers a practical, real-world approach to all the...

Music industry students: ready to nail your next internship interview, craft a standout resume, and turn that internship into a full-time gig? Look no further! This book is a practical, no-nonsense guide to mastering every step of the music industry internship journey. Industry insider...

You've written what you think is a great melody, what you hope is a strong lyric, and you've cut what sounds to you like a killer track. But how do you know if it's a hit? And what do you do with it if...

How do composers build sustainable careers, ensuring their work aligns with their financial goals and personal well-being? Composing a Living is a practical and empowering guide for composers navigating the intersection of music, money, and business. Drawing on extensive industry experience and twenty-eight interviews...

"The music business is not a meritocracy: it is a crapshoot taking place in a septic tank balanced on the prow of the Titanic, a venal snake pit where innovation, creativity, and honest business practices are actively discouraged." Rob Miller arrived in Chicago wanting...

Professional studio design is a specialized science, with more than a touch of "black magic" thrown in. Over the past few years, Sound on Sound magazine has made one trip each month to a reader's studio. These visits have demonstrated that it is fairly...

This book examines the historical development of music video as a commodity and the established structure for the production, distribution, and exhibition of music video with special emphasis on the premiere music channel, Music Television (MTV).Author: Jack BanksISBN-10: 0367316919ISBN-13: 9780367316914Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/27/2019Pages: 304Format:...

Author: Eric SheinkopISBN-10: 1137582006ISBN-13: 9781137582003Publisher: Palgrave MacMillanLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/14/2016Pages: 238Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.00lbsSize: 8.60h x 5.60w x 0.90d

Through interviews with industry experts in the US and the UK, The Guerilla Guide gives priceless tips on every aspect of gigging - from rehearsals to foreign tours. It takes you through the process of recording, from home-made demos to releasing your own finished...

The Profession of Publishing Music provides readers with an exploration of the music publishing industry, detailing its history, business practices, and legal considerations. Beginning by detailing the impact of the printing press on the distribution of music, the book then progresses through the development...

A sharp, thoughtful and ultimately hopeful look at the past, present and future of the music industry - from one of the people who helped shape it.In Brilliant Sounding Rubbish, Kev Nixon - musician, songwriter, producer, artist manager, music educator and writer - charts...

Within the last decade, the heritage of music subcultures has been a focus of exhibitions, programming, and collecting initiatives undertaken by national institutions including the British Library and Museum of London. These activities have succeeded in attracting large audience numbers and diversifying museum visitor...

This isn't your typical music industry how-to. Bait to Plate is a real-world field guide written from the trenches-by someone who took the long road, made the leap, and turned raw talent into real currency.Written by platinum producer and creative visionary Brendon 'Marley' Waters,...

ARE YOU READY TO RISE IN THE DJ WORLD?Whether you're just starting out or looking to elevate your game, the path to success in the competitive music industry can feel like a maze, full of hidden pitfalls and closely guarded secrets.You've tried sifting through...

ARE YOU READY TO RISE IN THE DJ WORLD?Whether you're just starting out or looking to elevate your game, the path to success in the competitive music industry can feel like a maze, full of hidden pitfalls and closely guarded secrets.You've tried sifting through...

The greatest songwriters of the rock era tell how they created their biggest hits.They're Playing My Song collects for the first time over fifty in-depth, personal interviews with the greatest songwriters of the rock era. Author Bruce Pollock has been writing about rock and...

A revised and expanded edition of the long out-of-print history of Factory Records, the legendary record label that launched Joy Division, New Order, and Happy Mondays. Featuring a foreword by Jon Savage. "Definitive and comprehensive, this is the actual story of Factory Records" -...

In Giant Steps, Derek Shulman chronicles a truly incredible life and career in music--first as the leader of the progressive-rock pioneers Gentle Giant, then as the record-label executive responsible for cultivating and signing the likes of Bon Jovi, Dream Theater, and Slipknot and orchestrating...

From beats to billions, The $6 Billion Creative dives deep into how Kanye West transformed himself from rap's most volatile artist to a fashion juggernaut, tech disruptor, and ownership evangelist.Explore the calculated chaos, the landmark deals with Adidas and GAP, the creation of Yeezy,...