{"product_id":"music-business-basics-for-independent-karen-harding-9798279231720","title":"Music Business Basics for Independent Musicians","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMusic Business Basics for Independent Musicians\u003c\/b\u003e is a clear, practical guide for artists who want to build sustainable music careers - without sacrificing creative control, artistic integrity, or personal values.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned for independent musicians navigating today's complex and ever-changing industry, this book breaks down the essential business knowledge every artist needs but rarely receives. From understanding how money actually flows in music, to protecting your rights, releasing music strategically, and making informed decisions, this guide provides a grounded foundation you can build on at any stage of your journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is written for musicians who dare to dream, who persevere through uncertainty, and who continue creating even when the path forward feels unclear. It recognises the reality of independent artistry - the long hours, the self-funding, the constant learning - and offers clarity, structure, and confidence in place of overwhelm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInside, you'll learn: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe core fundamentals of the modern music business, explained simply\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow to think like both an artist and a business owner\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe basics of rights, royalties, and revenue streams\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow to release and manage your music professionally\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow to avoid common mistakes that cost independent artists time and money\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow to build a career on your own terms, ethically and sustainably\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis guide is a tribute to the independent spirit - to those who have paved the way, those forging new paths, and those just beginning. It celebrates resilience, courage, and the belief that music is not just a profession, but a powerful expression of the human spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're releasing your first song or refining an existing career, \u003cb\u003eMusic Business Basics for Independent Musicians\u003c\/b\u003e empowers you with the knowledge, tools, and confidence to navigate the industry with clarity - and to build a fulfilling, self-directed future through your music.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Karen Harding\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798279231720\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/20\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 116\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.36lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.24d","brand":"Karen Harding","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48242080186623,"sku":"9798279231720","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_988f9ed6-b1af-498d-bfc6-1fe6b70e9a3b.jpg?v=1772657405","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/music-business-basics-for-independent-karen-harding-9798279231720","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}