Business Aspects

All You Need to Know About the Music Business has been universally regarded as the definitive guide to the music industry. Now Passman leads novices and experts alike through what has been the most profound change in the music business since the days of wax cylinders and piano rolls: streaming....

Hailed as an "indispensable" guide (Forbes), How to Make It in the New Music Business returns in a significantly revised and expanded third edition....

Bobby Bones is the youngest inductee ever into the National Radio Hall of Fame, alongside legends Dick Clark, Larry King, and Howard Stern....

A riveting saga in the history of rock ‘n’ roll: the decades-long rivalry between the two men who innovated the electric guitar’s amplified sound - Leo Fender and Les Paul - and their intense competition to convince rock stars like the Beatles to play the instruments they built....

Everything you need to know about making music in one place, 2024 and beyond! Not so long ago, music production was only available to the rich and famous. However, these days, it’s now possible to produce professional sounding music from your own home....

Start Your Music Business is a simple guide for people who want to legally start and grow a successful music business....

In 1975, five young employees of a sclerotic William Morris agency left to start their own strikingly innovative talent agency....

Music journalists Dean Budnick and Josh Baron chronicle the behind-the-scenes history of the modern concert industry....

J.R. McKee’s 10 Artist Commandments contains the 10 jewels that are guaranteed to propel your artistic career forward, no matter your medium....

In his first book ever, legendary Doors guitarist Robby Krieger, one of Rolling Stone’s “100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time”, opens up about The Doors’ meteoric career, his own darkest moments, and the most famous black eye in rock ‘n’ roll....

Anyone managing an artist's career needs to be well versed and have a savvy understanding of the moving parts of the music business. Learn how and why those moving parts "move," as well as how to manage and navigate a music-based career....

YouTube sensation Andrew Huang offers practical tips and hard-won advice for creatives seeking financial stability while staying authentic....

Factory Records has become the stuff of legend. The histories of the label have been told from many perspectives, from visual catalogues and memoirs to exhibitions....

Most musicians dream of making professional-sounding music. But in order to create great music, they need to understand the steps and tools involved. With proper skill development, creativity, and knowledge, anyone can reach that professional level....

Run Your Music Business is the second book in the Music Law Series written by experienced entertainment lawyer Audrey K. Chisholm....

Alanna Nash explores in depth the amazing story of Colonel Tom Parker, the man behind the legend and the myth of Elvis. The result will change your view of Presley's life, success, and death....

Chris Greenwood is the man behind Manafest: the globally successful rock and rap musician who’s sold millions of singles and albums world-wide....

Sing to Me is a fascinating journey from Reid's small-town R&B roots in Cincinnati, Ohio, and his work as a drummer to his fame as a Grammy Award-winning music producer....

This book is created for you, hard-working father who works at a corporate American job to pay the bills. You long to support your family composing music for film, TV, and video games....

In this star-studded autobiography, Clive Davis shares a personal, candid look into his remarkable life and the last 50 years of popular music as only a true insider can....

Damian Keyes has written the ultimate guide for musicians to enhance and take control of their music careers! This audiobook is packed full of ideas, tips and stories, alongside a defining 30 Day Challenge, to help you reach your full potential....

If you want to know how it feels to be the DJ, to share the music you love with other people, to receive the adulation of packed...

Peter Shapiro, the best known and most influential concert promoter of his generation, shares the inside story of how he became a tremendous powerhouse in the music industry....

Get ready to build, launch, and grow a successful record label....

In recent years, narratives about the music industry tend to hew to a common theme: it was humming along for decades until the Internet and Napster came along and disrupted it.

Childhood piano lessons are more than just learning to play an instrument. They foster discipline, creativity, and problem-solving skills that benefit children in all areas of life. This book will show you how piano lessons can unlock your child's potential and set them up for success in music and beyond.

Enter a new realm of audio enlightenment with the "Harmonious Careers" eBook. Breathing life into a captivating journey through the world of sound design, this book serves as your premier guide, emphasizing the essentials of sound theory, and brimming with engrossing career pathways in the entertainment industry. Our initial power play is with an in-depth introduction to sound design, painting a vivid picture of a sound designer's pivotal role, and tracing the outlines of its history. We further stimulate your interest by delving into the abundant opportunities this versatile industry has ...

Dive into the transformative world of music therapy with "Harmonies of Healing", an enthralling eBook that guides you on a journey of discovery. Covering a wide spectrum of elements from the foundation of music therapy to its implementation in various settings, this book serves as a comprehensive guide for those who are intrigued by the remarkable influence of music on the psyche. Chapter 1 invites you to explore the core concept of music therapy, including its significance in the healing process. Chapter 2 then delves into the engaging sciences behind music therapy, offering a deep ...

Looking for the Magic is a cultural-historical remix, a fresh perspective on how Arista Records reflected its place and time, New York in the 1970s and early 1980s. Through interviews with dozens of artists and executives, music journalist Mitchell Cohen goes inside the business of making and marketing music during this vibrant and diverse period. Under Clive Davis, rock, pop, punk, jazz, R&B, disco, cabaret and Broadway were all represented on Arista. The label sounded like the city it was at the geographical center of. From its inception as a new entity built on the pop and soul ...

Can FIRE and ICE come together? Can Miles live with a deadly secret that can destroy him and the woman he loves? The Fire God Tour is a standalone, genre-bending, romantic suspense novel with paranormal and magical realism elements. *** RSJ Emma Award for New Author of the Year, 2019 Miles Moore is obsessed with fire. He can’t help it --- it’s in his genes. He’s also the famous performer, Ari, an international hip-hop sensation. While there are some negatives that come with fame, like death threats and life on the road, there’s also a lot of good: fast cars, fast women, ...

Are you ready to take your music career to the next level? Say goodbye to struggling in obscurity and hello to making waves in the music industry with "The Do-It-Yourself Music Promotion Guide - Promote new music in 10 easy steps"! In this comprehensive guide, you'll discover the insider secrets and proven strategies to effectively promote your music and build a loyal fanbase. Whether you're an aspiring artist looking to break into the scene or a seasoned musician seeking to expand your reach, this book has got you covered.

If you’re reading this, odds are that you’re already producing music and have a solid body of work ready to go. But do you know how to protect your music? This book was written to give up and coming producers a guide to understanding copyright law as it applies to producing music. You could buy a couple of law textbooks and try to navigate through the legal lingo, but it could take weeks of study to get the information you need. This guide does it for you and breaks down the basics that you need to know- without the extra stuff that isn’t important at this stage in your career. ...

Most up and comers don’t realize it, but trademarks are very important for anyone looking to establish a brand in the music industry. Just like copyrights protect your music, a trademark protects your name and logo, and can protect your likeness from being bootlegged. In short, a trademark means that no one can make money by pretending to be you. As usual, we’ve taken the legal jargon out and explained concepts in a simple manner that will be easy to understand. This guide is not as long as Copyright for Producers or Music Theory for Producers, but it could be just as valuable.

In this journal account of a guitarist making his way in the world, there is much to learn and experience vicariously. Every detail is factual, though some names were changed to protect the innocent. The author suffers with an injury, and realizes he must teach guitar to make ends meet. To raise money he even has to sell some of his equipment. But, for every musician the purpose is to find a way to play. These events occur between January 6, 2018 and July 31, 2018.

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 to turn your musical aspirations into reality.

Newly revised, updated, and expanded second edition! Includes three times more pictures and diagrams, helpful summaries, and example scenarios for a variety of programming situations! Don't be afraid of DMX any longer! For many mobile DJs, DMX seems to be an impossibly challenging and complex mountain to climb. In the second book in his series of guides for mobile DJs, the author explains the ins and outs of all things DMX in a way that is simple to understand and easy to implement. Topics such as how DMX works, purchasing DMX lighting, choosing a DMX controller, and creating exciting light...

What's the number one question every song writer in the world wants to know? No, it's not what time Burger King closes. It's "How do I get my songs recorded?" In this book Corey pulls from a great variety of well known tactics and dives into some unorthodox methods as well to help you think outside the box. Some will be obvious, some will be unique, and some you will kick yourself for not thinking of sooner. Everyone's personality is different, so you can pick and choose which ones fit you the best. If you have quality songs and follow this top 101 list you will have an excellent chance at ...

Learn from one of the best. “When Corey’s name is on a song, you know you can expect to hear high-quality writing and production. Everything he sends me as a music supervisor is ready for placement in film/TV—and he makes my job easier because he is so business and music savvy.” —Shantell Ogden, Award-winning Singer/Songwriter and Music Supervisor “Corey is not only an amazing songwriter who has touched many with his lyrics; to be able to read his books and continue to learn with him is priceless. When you read Corey’s books, I can guarantee you you will smile, laugh, and ...

This book is a revised edition of Desi Serna’s original 2001 release, How to Make Money Teaching Guitar, which was one of the very first coaching materials on the market geared toward guitar teachers. Through a step-by-step process, and using a positive and encouraging tone, Desi and his new coauthor, Donnie Schexnayder, guide you through the ins and outs of teaching and illuminate the professional and personal benefits that guitar instruction can offer you. How To Teach Guitar and Start Your Own Music Instruction Business is the definitive guide to starting your own small business ...

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 will testify... From modest beginnings in Northern England, to the promised land of the USA, Harvey recalls how he was forced to grab life by the horns, and embarked on a 40-year white-knuckle ride through the business world, establishing himself as an MBA-level trained and renowned product marketer.