Music-Business Aspects

HOW THEY MADE IT - TRUE STORIES OF HOW MUSIC'S BIGGEST STARS WENT FROM START TO STARDOMAuthor: Dan KimpelISBN-10: 0634076426ISBN-13: 9780634076428Publisher: Hal Leonard Publishing CorporationLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/01/2006Pages: 210Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.73lbsSize: 9.04h x 6.72w x 0.52d

The Island Book of Records brings the early years of this iconic record label to life. A fifteen-year labour of love, the volumes will fully document the analogue era of Island. Offering a comprehensive archive of album cover design and photography, together with the...

USA TODAY Bestseller YouTube sensation Andrew Huang offers practical tips and hard-won advice for creatives seeking financial stability while staying authentic. How does a musician with acute hearing loss, a refusal to perform live, and no industry connections carve a path to millions of...

"The greatest book ever written on British independent music" - Guardian"One of the best British music books of the last ten years" - MojoOut of print for many years and regarded as one of the greatest music books ever written, The Creation Records Story:...

(Berklee Guide). Berklee's Songwriter's Workshop series of books has been used at the heart of the Berklee songwriting curriculum for decades, studied by thousands of emerging songwriters who have gone on to have their songs performed by artists such as Adele, Justin Bieber, Selena...

This book is a collection of articles focused on online music marketing for the average independent musician as well as other entities involved in the DIY music business. We share our experiences, insights, and best tips for using the web and social media to...

Although the surface thread is autobiographical, "Local DJ" is much more an interwoven narrative on Rock n Roll culture from the late 50 s through present times. Perspective is subjectively recounted by one who was both involved with and influential upon the music over...

A PECULIAR gap exists between the accepted theoretical basis of instruction in singing and the actual methods of vocal teachers. Judging by the number of scientific treatises on the voice, the academic observer would be led to believe that a coherent Science of Voice...

(Essential Elements Choir). Includes lesson plans, activities and reproducible student pages for music theory, history, listening, assessment, cross-cultural activities and more and is compatible with any volume or level of EE for Choir. The professional Listening CD included is the kit is designed for...

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...

Read the true story of Universal Music Russia's first CEO and his quest to bring Western popular music to post-Soviet Russia in an account that Publishers Weekly calls "an exciting and colorful look at a dynamic period in Russia's cultural history."When the Soviet Union...

The bestselling updated & expanded second edition now available in paperback at 36% off of its $19.95 cover price. "This book offers insights to help you pursue your dreams with your eyes wide open. Success in Hollywood takes great patience and determination. Knowing this...

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...

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 YouTubeshows that the reverse question - How does music transform digital technologies? - is also worth exploring: through...

Whether you're writing, recording, or distributing music, you need solid information to make the right legal and business choices. Music Law is the all-in-one guide you need. Written by musician and lawyer Rich Stim, it explains everything you need to: - use samples and...

Introducing the business models, organisational structures, fundamentals of orchestras, this book takes readers on a journey through the evolution of orchestra management.Author: Salvino A. SalvaggioISBN-10: 1032626011ISBN-13: 9781032626017Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/15/2023Pages: 358Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.42lbsSize: 9.69h x 6.85w x 0.81d

If you're an independent musician who wants to know how take your band on an up-and-coming tour, and not come home broke we might add, then this guide is for you. It is so simple to just do it yourself, promoting your band along...

An in-depth account of the Black locals within the American Federation of Musicians In the 1910s and 1920s, Black musicians organized more than fifty independent locals within the American Federation of Musicians (AFM) in an attempt to control audition criteria, set competitive wages, and...

"Music Royalty Collection Guide" is an essential resource for individuals in the music industry seeking to understand the complexities of music royalty collection in the digital era. The book offers a comprehensive look at the various types of royalties, including mechanical, performance, synchronization, and...

How To Run an Indie Label tells you everything you need to know about how to be a creative force.Music is like no other business. It's about being at the right place at the right time, following your nose and diving in feet first....

A new book about the ways to earn money as a musician that are not just playing gigs, recording and selling your music, or teaching private lessons. Get your copy today (Please note: this book contains some adult language.)Author: Tommy GordonISBN-10: 1547111585ISBN-13: 9781547111589Publisher: Createspace...

Author: Barry KernfeldISBN-10: 0226431835ISBN-13: 9780226431833Publisher: University of Chicago PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/01/2011Pages: 288Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.85lbsSize: 8.90h x 5.90w x 0.60dReview Citation(s): Choice 05/01/2012

Living the Audio Life details the aspects and procedures necessary for one to have a successful career in live entertainment sound. Encompassing a wide range of topics, the text clearly guides anyone interested in working in a position within the live entertainment audio field....

YouTube sensation Andrew Huang offers practical tips and hard-won advice for creatives seeking financial stability while staying authentic.How does a musician with acute hearing loss, a refusal to perform live, and no industry connections carve a path to millions of followers and lucrative royalty...

Create, Produce, Consume explores the cycle of musical experience for musicians, professionals, and budding entrepreneurs looking to break into the music industry. Building on the concepts of his previous book, Making Money, Making Music, David Bruenger provides readers with a basic framework for understanding...

In this valuable resource guide for both beginners and professionals, veteran songwriter, producer, arranger, vocalist, music director, and educator Larry D. Batiste shares practical advice and tips from his decades of experience in ways that are bound to help all readers improve their songwriting...

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,...

"Fred Goodman makes this world come alive, and any fan of rock or insider tales of the music industry will be in heaven reading about this fascinating, troubling character." -- Judd Apatow, Omnivoracious "Writing about contracts, percentages, and deals can be tedious, but Goodman...

Russell Simmons, the original and eternal hip-hop mogul, is one of the most innovative and influential figures in modern American business and culture. When no one outside of inner-city New York had even heard of hip-hop, Simmons saw the seeds of a global force...

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 late 1980s, gangsta rap music emerged in urban America, giving voice to--and making money for--a social group widely considered to be in crisis: young, poor, black men. From its local origins, gangsta rap went on to flood the mainstream, generating enormous popularity...

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...

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...

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:...