Music-Business Aspects

This book is the first real inside look at the business of professional audio recording, which fuels a multibillion dollar global music industry. Industry pioneer Chris Stone, founder of the legendary Record Plant, provides hard-earned business strategies, guidelines, and advice on every aspect of...

Ever wonder what it's really like to be a working musician? Not the stadium-filling rock star or the tortured genius in a Netflix biopic-but the guy loading his amp into a hatchback at 1 a.m. after playing "Sweet Caroline" for the thousandth time.In And...

Dive into the story of how three ambitious and distinct personalities built one of the most successful and culturally consequential hip-hop record labels in America: Roc-A-Fella Records. In the gritty streets of Brooklyn and Harlem, three young men--Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter, Damon "Dame" Dash, and...

How DJs are seen will always determine what DJs are worth.This book will help you raise that perception.The One-Call Close for DJs shows you how to stop chasing prospects, stop competing on price, and book premium clients in a single, natural conversation without scripts,...

Musical Retirement Home at Seeley's Bay by Ivgeni Kriger https: //g.co/kgs/kPaVd1In Musical Retirement: Enjoy Your Senior Years, Ivgeni Kriger outlines a new approach to the typical assisted living or nursing home environment. Along the way, Ivgeni shares his own musical journey and how he...

"In Free the Music Business, Adam Cruz, an 'indie music nerd, ' offers readers informative, insightful tips and interesting tales on the world of contemporary music. I completely enjoyed it!" - Valerie Wilson WesleyIn Free the Music Business: Tips and Tales from an Indie...

"The Doors drummer Densmore rockets through his tumultuous six-year lawsuit against former bandmates Ray Manzarek and Robby Krieger in this no-holds-barred account . . . Throughout, the author's initial question--at what point does money cheapen art's original message?--remains salient, even if he hammers it...

You are about to learn exactly why some artists make it... and the rest don't. In this one of a kind book, you will learn what 12 YouTube stars & lifelong touring acts, reality show contestants & world-renowned artists are doing to make a...

SURVIVE and THRIVE as a DIY/Indie artist, writer, publisher, and label with practical, up-to-date information from those doing it successfully. PLUS: THE REAL HOW-TO ON COPYRIGHT. PROs: Needed or Nah? LICENSING. REAL NUMBERS: How the Money Flows. INDUSTRY JARGON: Quickly Explained. ROYALTIES. PROVING OWNERSHIP....

Have you ever driven by a bar or club and noticed the name of a band up on the sign? Have you ever wished it was your band in there on a Friday night, having fun playing and making money at the same time?...

How to Demand a Paycheck is a book about self respect, initiative, and getting what you are truly worth. Not only in a music business but also in daily life. The author Victor Jenkins has seven decades of life experience and half of that...

For years, up-and-coming musicians have wondered the secret to "making it." Finally, there is a book that provides answers to those questions, straight from the source: successful artists themselves. In Making It, successful artists are asked the same question: How did you go from...

The Colture Playbook: Vol. 2 - A Music Business Guide to Wealth and Independence is the highly anticipated follow-up to The Colture Playbook: Vol. 1, continuing the journey of COLTURE co-founder Ty Baisden and acclaimed music journalist Yoh Phillips as they dive even deeper...

Did you know that music streaming now accounts for more than 75% of revenue in the music industry?And that music artists were paid literally hundreds of millions of dollars in 2018 alone for having their music streamed?If you want to understand how to become...

Fresh at Twenty: The Oral History of Mint Records is first and foremost the story of an independent record label and the people who helped build it. But it's also the story of a place and time in popular music -- Vancouver through the...

ANDY KAHN, producer/composer of the #1 dance hit, "Hot Shot" is a jazz pianist, record producer and arranger, educator, vocalist, composer, businessman, music historian and archivist. He divides his time between residences in Philadelphia and Atlantic City. The Hot Shot Heard 'Round The World...

"CopyCats" is a creative work that presents the author's detailed survey of a wide array of performers who specialize in celebrity impersonations. Arranged in an easy-to-follow style, her text reveals many enlightening facts about this aspect of show business. Her interviews with the performers...

For generations, record companies have dominated the music industry. Artists were unable to get their material to the masses without label backing, meaning that the path to stardom inevitably involved artists having to sign exploitative record contracts. These "record deals" were profoundly one-sided, and...

After being in the eye of the media for years and teaching at the Kingdom Music Festival for several years, the Lord dropped in my spirit to put together a book that outlines the information and impartations that I have received over the years....

Music has never been more valuable. And music creators have never been more overleveraged.If you are an artist, songwriter, producer, or musician who has ever felt underpaid, overlooked, or trapped by the system surrounding your work, this book was written for you.In Sold 4...

Zaque Eyn demystifies that elusive "it" factor and breaks down what "it" actually is while going over proven music industry techniques used by the pros. Designed with everyone in mind; producers, engineers, musicians, managers, A&R reps and more, Mastering The Music Business: Creative Empowerment...

"Matt has always offered great insight when it comes to artist development. We've had many long conversations about what the right move is for many of my acts." - Nick Storch, The Agency Group "Matt understands it all. My work experiences with him have...

Author: Fredd CarrollISBN-10: 1972440012ISBN-13: 9781972440018Publisher: Left Eye Lazy PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/03/2026Pages: 284Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.84lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.64d

Author: Alex RiveraISBN-13: 9798248665860Publisher: Independently PublishedLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/16/2026Pages: 206Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.54lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.47d

Music Business Basics for Independent Musicians is a clear, practical guide for artists who want to build sustainable music careers - without sacrificing creative control, artistic integrity, or personal values.Designed for independent musicians navigating today's complex and ever-changing industry, this book breaks down the...

To what extent is it possible to do good work in music artist management? Drawing upon original research, this shortform book explores and evaluates motivation, remuneration and equity stakes within the music industries.The author ponders the apparent managerial exodus from the music industries and...

Master Your Career: The Definitive Guide to the Modern Music BusinessThe old music industry is gone. The myth of being "discovered" is a relic. In today's dynamic, global, and tech-driven ecosystem, success is not a matter of luck-it's a matter of strategy. Introduction to...

Cruise ship entertainment is a thriving yet often misunderstood industry that offers singers unique opportunities to travel the world, hone their craft, and build sustainable careers doing what they love. This book is a practical and comprehensive resource for vocalists looking to navigate the...

In the early 1970s, the music industry was already facing major challenges. New technologies such as cassette tapes and compact discs were becoming more prevalent, leading to a decline in vinyl record sales. Additionally, the rise of illegal music downloading and bootlegging was becoming...

Music has a remarkable power to transport us to different times and evoke a range of emotions. It can take us on a journey through the annals of history, connecting us to the people, places, and events that shaped our world. In this book,...

Every year, new people become part of symphony orchestras. Some are musicians on stage, chosen by audition, others are hired to serve as professional staff members. Still others become members of a governing board or volunteer organization. They are likely to face a steep...

This classic of music business books has received a second edition. The fully revised piece delves even deeper into the most important insight of modern music management - the endearing inter-dependence between the artist and the manager. In accepting this, it is possible to...

The gramophone was thought to be perverse because it allowed people to listen to music on their own. Rock 'n' Roll was the devil's music. Home taping supposedly killed music. Copyright piracy is not a victimless crime. Downloading music is stealing. Spotify doesn't adequately...

Are you struggling to submit your music and get airplay, to make money from your music or to make a living from your music career?Artist, manager, entrepreneur and multi-media journalist Naboth B. Rimayi (aka Naboth RIZLA) shares methods and practices he wishes he had...

The City of Angels is set ablaze when fantasy and reality collide on a journey filled with fiery passions, love and betrayal. From multi-award-winning author Michele Sims, Face the Fire is the 5th book in the Moore Family Saga. A standalone, genre bending, romantic...

This hearing transcript of the Committee on Small Business of the U.S. House of Representatives includes statements and submitted reports from the following witnesses: Rick Dube, a Senior Analyst and Editor with Webnoize, which focuses on the entertainment industry's relationship with the Internet; Tom...

Imagine a music career where your playlists work for you 24/7.Not just growing your streams and fans-but putting real cash back in your pocket.Playlist Profits isn't about chasing trends, buying fake streams, or dropping another song into the void.It's about building an unstoppable machine...

Explores the experiences of musicians using Twitch to connect with audiences and achieve financial stability, revealing both the creative opportunities and the pressures of maintaining success in a gamified, attention-driven ecosystem. Musicians on Twitch: Creativity, Challenges, and the Reality Behind Live Streaming unpacks the...

Digital Media Worlds tracks the evolution of the media sector on its way toward a digital world. It focuses on core economic and management issues (cost structures, value network chain, business models) in industries such as book publishing, broadcasting, film, music, newspaper and video...

Opening Doors: Orchestras, Opera Companies and Community Engagement investigates the ways in which the classical music industry is reinventing its sense of purpose, never a more important or urgent pursuit than in the present decade.Author: Emily DollmanISBN-10: 1032056460ISBN-13: 9781032056463Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/18/2024Pages: 196Format: PaperbackWeight:...

For two decades after rock music emerged in the 1940s, the American Federation of Musicians (AFM), the oldest and largest labor union representing professional musicians in the United States and Canada, refused to recognize rock 'n' roll as legitimate music or its performers as...

The internet has given artists the ability to share their music with the world instantly. But many artists jump in without knowing exactly what they're getting into. What resources are available? How have other artists used them? What kind of success can you hope...

Author: Nick SadlerISBN-10: 1913231984ISBN-13: 9781913231989Publisher: Velocity PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/02/2026Pages: 496Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.17lbsSize: 7.79h x 5.26w x 1.39d

Earn the Return is the essential guide for musicians who want more than gigs-they want a career.Drawing on years of presenting live performances, Chaye Alexander shares insider strategies to help artists secure gigs, negotiate fees, and deliver shows that keep venues inviting them back....

Gideon Karting has been a stalwart of the music industry for more than twenty years. He started this career as a concert billposter and in the years that followed developed into one of the Netherlands' top concert promoters. In his work for Mojo Concerts...

This major study of the music industry in the new millennium provides an international overview of the music industry and its future prospects in the world of global entertainment. It captures the dynamics at work in the production of musical culture between the transnational...

Author: Adam Gubman,Steven MelinISBN-10: 1090896360ISBN-13: 9781090896360Publisher: Independently PublishedLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/11/2019Pages: 186Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.62lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.43d

"Your bible for learning the business in the music business from A to Z."-Dolly PartonMaking a living with music isn't the easiest pursuit in life, but it can be one of the most rewarding. 88 Keys to Music Business Success provides cut-to-the-chase essentials and...

For everyone in the music industry--record labels, managers, music publishers, and the performers themselves--it is important to understand the world music marketplace and how it functions. Yet remarkably little has been written about the music business outside of the U.S. The Global Music Industry:...

Popular music is with us constantly. It is part of our everyday enviroment and in global terms it is now perhaps the most universal means of communication.The Global Jukebox is the first comprehensive study of the international music industry at a time of great...