Music-Business Aspects

This book explores gender-based violence within the music industry, and how women who have experienced violence represent it in their music. Using the key case studies of music by Kesha, Lingua Ignota, and Alice Glass, as well as many other examples from across the...

Twitter is already over 10 years in existence, and millions of people are using it daily. Be it personal or for use with/for their business. As a business owner and author/self-publisher, I have realized that Social Media Marketing with Twitter, is one of the...

"At last, the definitive book on rock music as an industry." --Studs Terkel. "Rock and roll is here to pay. Yes, indeed, but who gets the money? The authors of this book are here to tell you. Whether you are an innocent music fan...

Are you an independent artist getting ready to release your first song? Or are you a manager looking to help your experienced artist's next release be bigger and better than the others? Bassist, artist, and marketer Carter Fox presents Music Business Bassics: How to...

Record Label Marketing Strategies: 25 Practical and Easy Marketing Strategies For Record Labels What People Are Saying... "As someone that's run a successful, artist-owned independent label for nearly a decade now, I can confirm that everything in this book is spot on. Scott makes...

This Book Makes it Easy for Almost Anyone to Generate Over $500,000.00 or More a Year as An Independent Artist in The Music Industry Get the Insiders Secrets on How To Successfully: . Negotiate TOP DOLLAR when booking shows . Promote yourself PROFESSIONALLY ....

(Berklee Press). For the next generation of players and downloaders, a provocative scenario from a music industry think tank. From the Music Research Institute at Berklee College of Music comes a manifesto for the ongoing music revolution. Today, the record companies may be hurting...

Musicians and students of the new music industry: Want the lowdown on making great music, promoting it, and protecting it--all while earning the royalties you deserve? Introduction to Music Publishing for Musicians, Second Edition is the essential guide, written by two seasoned musicians and...

Is it possible to have a music teaching career that is meaningful, artistically fulfilling, and financially self-supporting? The Savvy Music Teacher unveils a clear, realistic, dollar-for-dollar blueprint for earning a steady income as a music teacher, increasing impact and income simultaneously. This comprehensive resource...

This book does a fantastic job of walking readers through the world of franchising, starting with a history of the industry, to guiding prospective franchise owners into considering the different types of franchises they can consider and what to expect when getting into a...

MAKING MONEY MAKING MUSIC - THE MUSICIAN'S GUIDE TO COVER GIGSAuthor: Quint RandleISBN-10: 087930720XISBN-13: 9780879307202Publisher: Globe Pequot Publishing Group Inc/BloomsburyLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/01/2002Pages: 190Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.71lbsSize: 9.36h x 6.02w x 0.49d

The People and the Music: Country and Bluegrass, that is! is a first-hand look at how the music business has been conducted, and the people involved each day, on 16th & 17th Avenues South (now known as Music Row or Music Block) in Nashville,...

In the late 1990s, the MP3 became the de facto standard for digital audio files and the networked computer began to claim a significant place in the lives of more and more listeners. The dovetailing of these two circumstances is the basis of a...

Sync Success: A Guide for Landing Lucrative Sync Licensing Placements is an invaluable resource that unlocks the secrets to securing sync placements in today's dynamic and competitive music industry. Authored by Corey "Joka Beatz" Dixon, an accomplished music producer and experienced sync licensing expert,...

"A boss screamin' in my ear about who I'm supposed to beGet a 3-piece Wall Street smile and son you'll look just like me"- Youth Gone Wild -Skid RowI want to be myself in an industry confined by stuffed suits, confusing jargon, and general...

Author: Rocky RockettISBN-13: 9798346003939Publisher: Independently PublishedLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/09/2024Pages: 116Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.28lbsSize: 8.00h x 5.25w x 0.24d

Caring for the Whole Musician brings together insights from two expert musicians and educators to consider the relationship between mental and physical health and artistic practice for musicians. Offering a holistic perspective that encompasses the whole being - body, mind, and heart - this...

Author: Paul RappaportISBN-10: 191682918XISBN-13: 9781916829183Publisher: Jawbone PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/01/2025Pages: 336Format: Paperback

Author: Bill DeYoungISBN-10: 1964239087ISBN-13: 9781964239088Publisher: St Petersburg PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/22/2024Pages: 226Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.68lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.48d

Phill Savidge is widely credited as being the main instigator of the Britpop music movement that swept the UK in the mid-1990s. Savidge was co-founder and head of legendary public relations company Savage & Best, the company that represented most of the artists associated...

A warm-hearted, reflective, musical odyssey through the record labels, bands and music which shaped our lives. 'An instant classic and a required part of the library of anyone fascinated with the record business.' - Danny Goldberg, bestselling author of Serving the Servant: Remembering Kurt...

The emergence of social media in the early 21st century promised to facilitate new "DIY" cultural approaches, emphasizing participation and democratization. However, in recent years these platforms have been criticized as domineering and exploitative. For DIY musicians in scenes with lengthy histories of cultural...

Are you interested in learning how to cultivate sustainable success in the popular music industry whilst prioritising your health? If so, this book is for you. Inside you'll find research-informed advice and information that aims to help musicians, as well as those that work...

Discover the hidden forces behind music industry success with "Secret Weapons: The Professionals Powering a Recording Artist's Career" by Camille Barbone. This insightful guide unveils the key roles of managers, producers, attorneys, record labels, and publicists in shaping an artist's journey. From the woman...

Drawing on a deep and long-term first-hand engagement with major labels in the early years of the 21st century, this book sheds new light 'behind the scenes', at a time of drastic and far-reaching transformation. Refreshingly, it centres not on artists and the most...

Amidst one of the greatest eras of potential the music business has ever seen, the rules are constantly changing. So why follow them? You Are the Consumer challenges you to redefine success on your own terms. Beyond a manual-it's a manifesto for artists, creatives,...

Unleash the Power of Rhythm on Your Guitar Compositions!Are you ready to elevate your guitar playing to new heights? Dive into RHYTHM MASTERY FOR GUITARISTS: UNLOCKING TEMPO AND TIMING TECHNIQUES FOR GUITAR COMPOSITION and unlock the secrets to crafting dynamic, captivating compositions that command...

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.Author: Guy MorrowISBN-10: 1032482273ISBN-13: 9781032482279Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/05/2024Pages: 112Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.65lbsSize: 8.50h...

Maldito Coronavirus!: Mapping Latin American Musical Responses to the Pandemic Moment offers an expansive survey and analysis of local and regional musical responses to the global coronavirus moment. The authors situate this emergent phenomenon within interdisciplinary explorations of music-making on social media platforms, transnational...

Author: Neil StoreyISBN-10: 1526182246ISBN-13: 9781526182241Publisher: Manchester University PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/18/2025Pages: 432Format: Hardcover

Nicely orchestrated and well-executed business advice. - Kirkus Reviews Entrepreneur Magazine List of the "Top 15 Books on Business Culture That You Need to Read Today." "Leonard's debut compares the culture of an organization to the bass in an orchestra. The author is obviously...

Unlock the full potential of your music! In Monetizing Your Music Copyrights and Beyond, independent artists, songwriters, and music entrepreneurs will discover the secrets to turning their creative work into a sustainable income stream. This comprehensive guide demystifies the complex world of music copyrights,...

Volume 4 of 'The History of the Music Industry' delves into the captivating musical landscape from 1930 to 1949. Witness the jazz age, the swing era, and the birth of iconic crooners. The immersive narrative brings you closer to the heart of these transformative...

This is the book performing artists have been waiting for: how to pick out the right equipment for your studio, how to get the attention of the gate keepers, what to look for in a contract, how to sustain yourself on tour, then how...

A smart, page-turning exploration of the business and creative decisions that transformed Taylor Swift from a teen prodigy into an unprecedented modern cultural phenomenon.There is no shortage of ways to describe Taylor Swift. Singer-songwriter. Trailblazer. Mastermind. The Beatles of her generation. From her genre-busting...

Blackout is an explosive look at the corruption that is running rampant in the industry. And Blackout is an inside account of how corporations erased Black identity from Black radio and mainstream Black music -- and why I chose to fight back.Author: Paul PorterISBN-10:...

If you've ever felt lost and worried about the future as an independent artist, you're not alone! In a rapidly evolving music industry, where AI and other advancements threaten to disrupt sustainability and growth, many artists fear losing opportunities and relevance.In "The Future-Proof Artist:...

Author: Todd MayoISBN-13: 9798989145607Publisher: Bird & Baby PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/24/2024Pages: 328Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.06lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.73dReview Citation(s): Foreword 06/12/2024PW Booklife Reviews 07/08/2024

Do you need help licensing your music? In their first book Get Signed In Sync, indie artists John Clinebell and Sonnet Simmons show you how to hire professional agencies to represent your songs for licensing opportunities in ads, TV, film, video games, and other...

"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...

Author Dave Rose is a music industry veteran and has managed the careers of award-winning and Billboard-charting artists such as Bruce Hornsby, Stryper, Lainey Wilson, Little Feat, Sixpence None The Richer, Lit, Parmalee, Marcy Playground, Jason Michael Carroll, Allison Moorer, The Warren Brothers, and...

Music Business: The Key Concepts, second edition, is a comprehensive guide to the terminology commonly used in the music business today.This updated second edition responds to the music industry's increasingly digital and ever-evolving environment, with definitions from a number of relevant fields, including: general...

Unveiling the ultimate roadmap to your musical success, 'Song Launch Checklist' is an essential guide for independent artists navigating the complex world of music business, and online advertising via social media marketing. This book is more than just a checklist; it's a comprehensive strategy...

Drawing on a deep and long-term first-hand engagement with major labels in the early years of the 21st century, this book sheds new light 'behind the scenes', at a time of drastic and far-reaching transformation. Refreshingly, it centres not on artists and the most...

Maldito Coronavirus!: Mapping Latin American Musical Responses to the Pandemic Moment offers an expansive survey and analysis of local and regional musical responses to the global coronavirus moment. The authors situate this emergent phenomenon within interdisciplinary explorations of music-making on social media platforms, transnational...

John Michalak and Dan Cull, owners of Gorilla Music, have over 40 years of real life experience in the music business, and have worked with close to 100,000 bands. 100,000 bands is an incredible number. This astounding experience that has given the authors unsurpassed...

You DO NOT need to be a star to Make Money in Music Yes, you heard right, but let's say it again. Louder, just to make sure. YOU DO NOT NEED TO BE A STAR TO MAKE MONEY IN MUSIC The world is full...

This volume deals with various social-science perspectives on law and legal control pertaining to music in a variety of contexts. Under influence of important recent social developments, especially in the realm of communications technology, the world of music has been changing very rapidly and...

Living the Dream: Building a Sustainable Career in the Performing Arts offers an accessible guide to understanding one's arts career as a business. Author: Kirstin Ch?vez, Johnathon PapeISBN-10: 1032600772ISBN-13: 9781032600772Publisher: Focal PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/12/2024Pages: 242Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.76lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.54d

"The industry bible" (Los Angeles Times), now updated, essential for anyone in the music business--musicians, songwriters, lawyers, agents, promoters, publishers, executives, and managers--trying to navigate the rapid transformation of the industry.For more than twenty years, All You Need to Know About the Music Business...