Music-Business Aspects

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Insightful. Eye Opening. Life Changing.You take your shot at success and fame. You tell anyone who will listen, "Hey, check me out! I'm on Spotify, Amazon, and YouTube!" Finally, you're validated. You're at the table with the big kids - Right? WRONG.YOUR CONTENT EVERYWHERE...

Drawing on interdisciplinary research methods from musicological and legal scholarship, this book maps the historical terrain of forensic musicology. It examines the contributions of musical expert witnesses, their analytical techniques, and the issues they encounter assisting courts in clarifying the blurred lines of music...

(Music Express Books). Grab those metals, woods and membranes because it's time for some percussion discussion Actively involve your students with easy-to-follow read and play parts to accompany familiar folk songs, marches, spirituals, holiday favorites and more. More advanced readers play from musical notation,...

Nipsey Hussle born Ermias Joseph Asghedom is often sited as a rapper and songwriter from Los Angeles, California but he was much more than that. Nipsey was a visionary, entrepreneur, community organizer, real estate investor, cryptocurrency enthusiast, activist, mentor, and so much more. Through...

In October 2001, an unlikely gathering of musicians calling itself the MuzikMafia took place at the Pub of Love in Nashville, Tennessee. "We had all been beat up pretty good by the 'industry' and we told ourselves, if nothing else, we might as well...

Personal Finance for Musicians is a no-nonsense, easy-to-read guide chock full of tips, advice, real world examples, step-by-step plans, and templates. Written by a music industry expert and finance expert, this book coaches you on a variety of financial topics relevant to musicians without...

Music Release University: The Indies' Guide to Releasing Music! Indie artists learn the formula to releasing music today from a 30 year music veteran Aulsondro "Novelist" Hamilton aka Emcee N.I.C.E. whose achievements in the music business have garnered him with multiple No. 1 records...

(Berklee Guide). Learn to produce hip-hop tracks! This book traces the technological evolution of hip-hop from its inception to contemporary times, from its roots in New York and L.A. to its variations worldwide. You will explore the hits of the major eras and regional...

Readers will gain vital and accurate knowledge about the music business, how musicians get paid, the legal framework for business, and will learn to recognize and leverage opportunities through overcoming the inevitable obstacles to success in a rapidly-changing industry.The author offers valuable insights into...

Nicolas Slonimsky (1894-1995) was a Russian-born United-States-based writer, lexicographer, pianist, composer, conductor, and champion of contemporary music. His many books include Thesaurus Of Scales And Melodic Patterns; and Lexicon of Musical Invective: Critical Assaults on Composers Since Beethoven's Time.Author: Nicolas SlonimskyISBN-10: 1438491646ISBN-13: 9781438491646Publisher: Excelsior...

Rich Redmond, drummer for superstar Jason Aldean, provides a shot of inspiration for those interested in jump-starting a music career. Filled with practical advice, stories of how Redmond did it himself, and insights from a chorus of other musicians, this is the ultimate behind-the-scenes...

Every creator has the same problems with marketing. How do you call attention to your work? How do you get your creations into people's minds and hearts? How do you get fans to tell their friends? How do you charge money for your labor...

Nashville may be considered the epicenter of country music, but today, this thriving music industry town is home to a diverse array of musicians and musical styles. Combine that musical community with a "livable" town that's more friendly and affordable than some coastal music...

Professional guitarist Carl Verheyen chronicles his career as one of L.A.'s top-call session players in this complete collection of his Studio City columns from Guitar magazine. He draws on his vast experience to advise guitarists how to: exercise studio etiquette and act professionally -...

The historical significance of music-makers, music scenes, and music genres has long been mediated through academic and popular press publications such as magazines, films, and television documentaries. Media Narratives in Popular Music examines these various publications and questions how and why they are constructed....

Here is the story of how the Sex Pistols shocked and shamed EMI--the UK's most revered and profitable record company--and ended up 40,000 the richer thanks to manager Malcolm McLaren's cunning business strategy. A must read for any punk or Sex Pistols music fan,...

The Bloomsbury Handbook of Popular Music Policy is the first thorough analysis of how policy frames the behavior of audiences, industries, and governments in the production and consumption of popular music. Covering a range of industrial and national contexts, this collection assesses how music...

Many people know the Rolling Stones, their famous songs, their industrial-scale concerts, and their enormous wealth. However, what looks like a straightforward career path was in fact fraught with many threats and obstacles. There were many dramatic incidents where the Rolling Stones were on...

Are you struggling to build your fan base and create sustainable income from music? Are you tired of investing precious time and money into your music career without seeing results?Whether you're a: full-time musician wanting to expand your fan base and increase your music...

"The only history of pop music you'll ever have to read."-- Huffington PostLet legendary rock manager Simon Napier-Bell take you inside the (dodgy) world of popular music - not just a creative industry, but a business that has made people rich beyond their wildest...

Patrons have long appeared as colorful, exceptional figures in music history, but this book recasts patrons and patronage as creative forces that shaped the sounds and meanings of new French music between the world wars. Far from mere sources of funding, early twentieth-century patrons...

Do you have an idea for something that you want to share with the world but don't know where to start? Want to make a living without selling your soul? Have a business plan but can't afford to buy anything up front? This book...

Looking for the Magic is a cultural-historical remix, a fresh perspective on how one record company reflected its place and time: New York in the 1970s and early 1980s.This history of Arista Records, from its 1960s roots in Bell Records through the transformative success...

Whether you're an aspiring artist, a new college grad, or a seasoned professional, Scott Brickell's The Business Behind the Song is a must-have handbook for helping you navigate the often-confusing, seemingly unapproachable world of the music industry. Drawing on his years of experience as...

Plug your music career into the lucrative new income streams of the digital marketplace Record deals are so twentieth century. Today, music licensing is the fastest route to widespread exposure and a steady income. Creators of films, television shows, commercials, video games, ringtones, podcasts...

The Musician's Journey escorts musicians, performing artists, music teachers, and advanced music students along the road toward a successful career, offering a vast array of resources to guide them from envisioning the process to achieving the practical details. Jill Timmons provides key tools throughout...

In When Hollywood Had a King, the distinguished journalist Connie Bruck tells the sweeping story of MCA and its brilliant leader, a man who transformed the entertainment industry-- businessman, politician, tactician, and visionary Lew Wasserman. The Music Corporation of America was founded in Chicago...

From the Beatles to Beck, Sinatra to Sam Smith, a parade of era-defining artists have passed through the doors of the Capitol Records Tower, one of Hollywood's most distinctive landmarks and home to one of the world's most defining labels for the past 75...

In 1992, Johnny Cash was battered and bruised. In constant pain through heart problems, broken bones and the aftermath of a second bout of drug addiction, his career wasn't in much better shape than his body. One of his last singles for CBS, before...

Jake Stark. Hit songwriter for Nashville music publisher, MegaMusic. Until he's not. ​​​​​​​When MegaMusic decides to not renew his contract over a lack of hit songs, Jake is at a loss. His creative energy is down, and the bills are piling up. Enter Sir...

An account of the heyday of rock & roll through the lens of Allen Klein, the business manager, producer, and gadfly who "broke up the Beatles" and showed the Rolling Stones how to become the preeminent dynasty in popular music. Author: Fred GoodmanISBN-10: 0544705017ISBN-13:...

To be successful, a musician often has to be an entrepreneur: someone who starts a performing venue, develops patrons, and promotes the project aggressively. Accomplishing this requires musicians to acquire social and business skills and to be highly opportunistic in what they do. In...

Now in paperback!Little Labels --Big SoundSmall Record Companies and the Rise of American MusicRick Kennedy and Randy McNuttForeword by Al KooperA wild ride through American popular music."[T]hese cats had their ears to the ground and cut vinyl that created the hip sounds of the...

The Music Business Has Completely Changed.It's Time You Take Control Of It With The Book That Will Show You How.Music's Legends Show You How To...* Write Your Best Song with Pop Songwriting Superstar Diane Warren* Record and Mix Your Best Sounding Record with Bob...

"...to the Creative Spirit that let me in, and to all my Music Buds who took the journey back then, and by guile, gall, hand, heart, and mind, sound or otherwise, had the will, persistence, tenacity, and desire to succeed back when it was...

"...to the Creative Spirit that let me in, and to all my Music Buds who took the journey back then, and by guile, gall, hand, heart, and mind, sound or otherwise, had the will, persistence, tenacity, and desire to succeed back when it was...

Author: Tom AndersonISBN-10: 1495056082ISBN-13: 9781495056086Publisher: Hal Leonard Publishing CorporationLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/01/2016Pages: 36Format: OtherWeight: 0.10lbsSize: 10.80h x 8.20w x 0.20d

One of the biggest challenges facing music composers and producers is getting paid for their work. Royalties are ever-dwindling as music buyers move from physical ownership of music to streaming services. However, there is still a market that hundreds of music producers use to...

Rising up the charts seemed, at many points in Sam Hollander's career, highly unlikely. This is his story of failing his way to the top. As one of the most renowned, multi-platinum songwriters and producers in the game, Sam Hollander has written and produced...

(Shawnee Press). 67 No Prep, No Prop Activities Students today need to feel they belong and to know they are an important and crucial part of the team. Long-time educator and author of IceBreakers and IceBreakers 2, Valerie Lippoldt Mack brings her brilliance in...

(ExpressiveArts). Experience authentic mariachi styles and rhythms in your general music class Eight traditional Mexican songs transport you and your students to a place rich with harmony and ensemble camaraderie. These arrangements by 3-time Grammy nominated world-renowned mariachi composer and performer Jose Hernandez, work...

A high-powered music manager reflects on his forty-year career, working with Michael Jackson, Paul McCartney, and Madonna, his friendships with Gladys Knight, Quincy Jones, and Curtis Mayfield, and the huge, often detrimental changes he witnessed within the industry.Author: Ron Weisner, Alan GoldsherISBN-10: 1493008560ISBN-13: 9781493008568Publisher:...

The Musician's Video Handbook (another title in Bobby Owsinski's successful Handbook series) describes everything a musician needs to know to easily make any of the various types of videos that are now required of a musical artist for promotion. From creating a club video,...

(ExpressiveArts). Learn basic drumming technique with this tasty and creative introduction to the popular World Music Drumming curriculum. Students will experience calypso, rock, swing, Middle Eastern patterns and much more Eight multicultural songs and ensembles reinforce the drumming patterns in a sequential, easy-to-teach approach....

Written by an attorney with over 30 years of experience in the music industry, Music Publishing: The Complete Guide is the definitive manual on music copyright. Whereas many books on the subject are aimed at artists and songwriters, this book will serve as a...

An excellent and essential primer for the aspiring tunesmith, Songwriting: The Words, the Music & Money offers authoritative tips on everything from basic song forms to the hard facts of succeeding in the music business. In between, veteran songwriter Dick Weissman shares his insights...

The Arena Concert: Music, Media and Mass Entertainment is the first sustained engagement with what might said to be - in its melding of concert and gathering, in its evolving relationship with digital and social media, in its delivery of event, experience, technology and...

Are you tired of living paycheck-to-paycheck, being broke and in debt, and watching everyone else become independently wealthy? Well, you've come to the right place. Most musicians will admit they know little about personal finance. In Personal Finance for Musicians, music industry and finance...

This fourth edition of Marketing Recorded Music is the essential resource to help you understand how recorded music is professionally marketed. Updated to reflect the digital era, with new chapters on emerging media, streaming, and branding, this fourth edition also includes strategies for independent...