Music-Business Aspects

The recording industry has famously been transformed by technology throughout its entire history.The book presents an analysis of these changes using Porter's five forces model. The author highlights the evolution of buyers' and suppliers' power, the emergence of new competitors, product innovation and rivalry...

Out of the Blue: Life on the Road with Muddy Waters begins with a moment lifted from a young musician's dreams. Brian Bisesi, a guitarist barely out of his teens, is invited on stage to fill in for a missing member of the band...

"I was lucky enough to grow up during the golden age of Top 40 AM radio and enjoying the best DJs in the business. We all listened to Bill Randle, Carl Reese, Phil McLean, Johnny Holiday, and of course Alan Freed and Mad Daddy....

Are you ready to unlock the pathway to fame and success in the music industry? Discover the closely guarded secrets that only famous bands know. In "6 Keys to Success: How to Run a Band, Be Famous, and Change the World", you'll learn how...

Author: Ken EmersonISBN-10: 0143037773ISBN-13: 9780143037774Publisher: Penguin Publishing GroupLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/01/2006Pages: 352Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.91lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.79dReview Citation(s): New York Times 11/12/2006 pg. 60

"I was lucky enough to grow up during the golden age of Top 40 AM radio and enjoying the best DJs in the business. We all listened to Bill Randle, Carl Reese, Phil McLean, Johnny Holiday, and of course Alan Freed and Mad Daddy....

So what's it really like to play in a band? The budding rock star sets off on the road with high hopes of stardom, glamour and riches, but reality soon kicks in. The Road to Nowhere follows the trail of the journeyman musician -...

Once conduits to new music, frequently bypassing the corporate music industry in ways now done more easily via the Internet, record stores championed the most local of economic enterprises, allowing social mobility to well up from them in unexpected ways. Record stores speak volumes...

Out of the Blue: Life on the Road with Muddy Waters begins with a moment lifted from a young musician's dreams. Brian Bisesi, a guitarist barely out of his teens, is invited on stage to fill in for a missing member of the band...

In today's fast-moving music industry, what does it take to build a life-long career? Now more than ever, all those working in music need to be aware of many aspects of the business, and take control of their own careers. Understanding the Music Business...

"The Untamed Voice" delves into the tumultuous life and untamed spirit of Shane MacGowan, the iconic frontman of The Pogues. This compelling biography unravels the enigma behind MacGowan's raspy vocals and poetic lyrics, tracing his journey from the gritty streets of London to the...

In Streaming Music, Streaming Capital, Eric Drott analyzes the political economy of online music streaming platforms. Attentive to the way streaming has reordered the production, circulation, and consumption of music, Drott examines key features of this new musical economy, including the roles played by...

In 'The End of Music, ' author Matti Charlton explores the transformative impact of digital platforms and the democratization of music production, distribution, and the music services sector. With an unflinching examination of the challenges faced by musicians and artists today, this eye-opening book...

Physical Abuse, Confusion, Rehabilitation, and Personal Struggles - every day, musicians from around the world begin their journey of musical expression. Discover WHY a director from Australia went from head injury to coach and why a frustrated Hong Kong pianist inspired a music development...

YOU JUST BECAME THE WEDDING'S DJ NOW WHAT ?THE WEDDING DJ BIBLE will teach YOU how to handle the wedding like a pro including preparation, equipment, safety, appearance, etiquette, and much more A Wedding DJ is critical to the flow, feel and ultimately the...

Making It Happen is a comprehensive guide to navigating the modern music industry, that redefines what 'making it' means for musicians, and inspires and educates musicians on the different options for generating revenue from their art. This book offers theoretical and practical advice on...

How can we account for the persistent appeal of glossy commercial pop music? Why do certain performers have such emotional power, even though their music is considered vulgar or second rate? In The Persistence of Sentiment, Mitchell Morris gives a critical account of a...

It started with Sex, Drugs and Rock and Roll and finished in a well-cut suit.Ask anyone with a dream: The road to success can be akin to riding shotgun on the Highway to Hell, as Harvey Lee, rebel turned Vice President of Product Marketing...

For musicians and independent record labels This book takes the mystery out of the music business. You need to know how the music industry works, and you need accurate legal information targeted to your career-whether you're an experienced performer or just starting out. Music...

Foreword by Ariel Hyatt. Martin Kamenski, a practicing CPA, unleashes years of tax experience on the creative community. He offers explanations in language that is easy for the most number-illiterate to understand. His Chicago-based practice serves clients nationwide and offers artists and creative professionals...

How do digital technologies transform music? The answer depends on the lens of one's analysis: creation, promotion, or the experience of the listener. How Music Changed YouTube shows that the reverse question - How does music transform digital technologies? - is also worth exploring:...

The Guidebook to Self-Releasing Your Music is a must-have resource for anyone looking to release their music-equally valuable for first timers as well as for seasoned experts who want the latest information on technology and industry developments. Matthew Whiteside focuses on the areas that...

Discover the rhythmic journey of the music industry from 1910 to 2022 in this comprehensive 5-volume masterpiece by Matti Charlton. Immerse yourself in the evolution of melodies, from the early 20th century to the digital age. Unearth stories of iconic artists, game-changing labels, and...

Advice for Young Musicians offers practical guidance for navigating a long life in music. As a classical singer and faculty member of institutions such as the New England Conservatory of Music and the Cleveland Institute of Music, Ian Howell has prioritized providing realistic, compassionate,...

King of the Queen City is the first comprehensive history of King Records, one of the most influential independent record companies in the history of American music. Founded by businessman Sydney Nathan in the mid-1940s, this small outsider record company in Cincinnati, Ohio, attracted...

It started with Sex, Drugs and Rock and Roll and finished in a well-cut suit.Ask anyone with a dream: The road to success can be akin to riding shotgun on the Highway to Hell, as Harvey Lee, rebel turned Vice President of Product Marketing...

"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...

"Maximizing Profits: A Music Producer's Guide to Success in the Music Industry" is an invaluable resource for music producers at all stages of their careers. This comprehensive guide unravels the complexities of the music industry and provides clear, practical advice to help you navigate...

This book will help you understand how to start a career as a talent scout, and use proven techniques to develop skills that will be valuable in a number of creative jobs in the music industry and beyond. Paula Moore is a trailblazer in...

Driving Identities examines long-standing connections between popular music and the automotive industry and how this relationship has helped to construct and reflect various socio-cultural identities. It also challenges common assumptions regarding the divergences between industry and art, and reveals how music and sound are...

(Educational Piano Library). This handy and thorough guide is designed to help the independent piano teacher in all aspects of running his/her own studio. Whether it be business practices such as payment plans, taxes, and marketing, or teaching tips involving technique, composition, or sight...

This is the ultimate layperson's handbook to the current music industry. The third edition is fully updated and includes new insights into AI, NFTs, and the metaverse; music royalties; DIY strategies; major-label record, publishing, and merchandising deals; and more. It provides fresh case studies...

iTake-Over: The Recording Industry in the Digital Era sheds light on the way large corporations appropriate new technologies related to recording and distribution of audio material to maintain their market dominance in a capitalist system. All too commonly, scholars have asserted too confidently, how...

Meet Dr. Aulsondro "Emcee N.I.C.E." Hamilton, a true music industry luminary that has captivated audiences for over three decades with his songwriting. Emcee N.I.C.E. is one that still continues to grace the Billboard Charts, iTunes, and Amazon Charts with over 20 Number 1 songs...

(Methodology Chorals). Making Sight Reading Fun - is that even possible? This creative resource book by veteran middle school choral director Mary Jane Phillips provides many different games to motivate upper elementary and secondary students to not only work harder on perfecting their sight...

What is the role of classical music in the 21st century? How will classical musicians maintain their relevance and purpose? This book follows the working activities of professional orchestral musicians and opera singers as they move off stage into schools, community centres, prisons, libraries,...

Women, Music and Leadership offers a wide-ranging survey of women in musical leadership and their experiences, highlighting women's achievements and considering how they negotiate the challenges of the leadership space in music. Women have always participated in music as performers, teachers, composers and professionals,...

The entertaining and inspiring story of a stubbornly independent promoter and club owner This irreverent biography provides a rare window into the music industry from a promoter's perspective. From a young age, Peter Jest was determined to make a career in live music, and...

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. Author: Larry Lee Hensel, Alexander KahnISBN-10: 0367434008ISBN-13: 9780367434007Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/10/2023Pages: 112Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.66lbsSize: 8.50h x...

How to Swing in Musical Theatre shines a light on the most universal techniques used by cast members who, in response to absence, can perform multiple roles across an ensemble. This entertaining guide can be used not only to build a step-by-step understanding of...

The Bruce Swedien Recording Method is an incredibly timely and timeless reference for anyone interested in capturing and mixing the best possible music recordings. From the Michael Jackson albums (Off the Wall, Thriller, Bad, Dangerous, Invincible, and HIStory), to many Quincy Jones hits (The...

Everything you need to know to make it big and take it all the way to the top, from the Grammy Award-winning producer, songwriter, musician, record exec, and American Idol judge. So you wanna be a superstar? You want the fans? The glitz? The...

Contemporary music, like other arts, is dealing with the rise of curators laying claim to everything from festivals to playlists - but what are they and what do they do anyway? Drawing from backgrounds ranging from curatorial studies to festival studies and musicology, Brandon...

Playing piano and singing is your passion... ...but can you make it your dream job?Yes, you definitely can, and one of the best piano bar entertainers on the high seas will show you exactly how. Your dream...his experience...you can make this happen. UPDATED FOR...

New! Revised and expanded version - updated September 2023 This book is for up-and-coming musicians and solo acts who are keen to push their music up a notch or two and grab the attention of industry professionals who can help them. Learn how to...

Author: Robert PaceISBN-10: 0793529026ISBN-13: 9780793529025Publisher: Hal Leonard Publishing CorporationLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/01/1988Pages: 62Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.20lbsSize: 6.00h x 4.00w x 0.30d

Dubbed "the industry bible" by the Los Angeles Times, All You Need to Know About the Music Business by veteran music lawyer Donald Passman is the go-to guide for everyone in the music business through ten editions, over thirty years, and over a half...

(Reference). Barbershop singing is often thought of as a genre of music when, in fact, it is a style of arranging. Any song can be arranged in the barbershop style, provided that the arranger be familiar with the tenets of this originally American--though now...

From Simon & Schuster, Moguls and Madmen is Jory Farr's guide to the pursuit of power in popular music. As Jory Farr describes in the prologue of Moguls and Madmen, "this book is not for them [multi millionaire super scouts and corporate executives], however....

The Entrepreneurial Muse: Inspiring your Career in Classical Music explores principles of entrepreneurship in a classical music setting, inspiring students, emerging professionals, and educators alike to gain the broader perspective and strategic understanding required to negotiate the complex and ever-changing landscape of a professional...