Since 1964, when it was first published, people working in every field of music have been turning to This Business of Music for answers to questions on legal, financial, or...
A complete and up-to-date guide to the music industry covers such topics as record industry trends, copyright law, sources of publishing income, buying and selling of catalogues, agents and managers, and music videos.
For this fourth edition, the authors have completely updated the material and provided new information on trends in music participation, the impact of VCRs and new technology, serious music publishing, and the upsurge in jazz activity.
Since 1964 this book has provided musicians, record company executives, and all other music industry professionals with detailed information on virtually every economic and financial aspect of the complex music...
There is a wonderful story about Genghis Khan, the great warrior. In the midst of a pivotal battle for his empire, involving thousands of troops on both sides, an aide went into Khan's tent and was surprised to find Khan himself sitting ...
This Business of Music
Is business, for music, a regrettable necessity or a spur to creativity? In the 11 essays in this text the authors wrestle with this question from the perspective of their chosen area of research.
Readers will gain vital and accurate knowledge about the music business, how musicians get paid, the legal framework for business, and will learn to recognize and leverage opportunities through overcoming the inevitable obstacles to success ...
A complete and up-to-date guide to the music industry covers all the ins and outs of MP3 legalities, Napster, Copyright Term Extensions and more, and includes an expanded updated Web site directory with listings containing a plethora of ...
Widely adopted by music schools everywhere and considered “the best how- to book of its kind” (Music Connection), it inspired thousands to stop waiting around for that “big break.” Now trusted as the leading expert for “do it ...