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1	All You Need to Know about the Music Business more books like this by Donald S Passman add to wishlist In this guide, a successful entertainment lawyer offers aspiring performers, writers, and executives advice on protecting themselves in the cutthroat music industry. He includes information on copyrights, merchandising deals, and Internet technologies. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
2	This Business of Music: The Definitive Guide to the Music Industry more books like this by M William Krasilovsky, Sidney Shemel, John Gross (Contributions by) add to wishlist The Bible of the music industry which is now in its tenth edition, "This Business of Music" has been revised and completely updated to reflect the latest changes in the ever-evolving music business. Commentary on recent legislation, a reader-friendly summary of the laws on copyright duration and much more insightful analysis - plus fully updated ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.00! \| first editions \| SVS
3	This Business of Music Marketing & Promotion more books like this by Tad Lathrop, Jim Pettigrew (Contributions by) add to wishlist In language that is simple and direct, author Tad Lathrop details promotional skills, publicity plans, royalty guidelines and more, all supported by real-life examples. He shows how the web and other technological developments have revolutionized not only how music is made, but also how it is marketed and promoted. The old rules still apply - ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.50! \| first editions \| SVS
4	This business of artist management more books like this by Xavier M Frascogna, H Lee Hetherington add to wishlist The authoritative, standard reference on artist management in the music industry expands its insights even further in this updated edition, including developing e-business, the MP3 controversy and its lingering ramifications, copyright licensing on the Web, navigating trade identity issues on the Net, domain names, and the high-tech fight against ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
5	Music business handbook & career guide more books like this by David Baskerville add to wishlist The new eighth edition of the Music Business Handbook And Career Guide maintains the tradition of this classic text as the most comprehensive, up-to-date guide to the $100 billion music industry. More than 100,000 students and professionals have turned to earlier editions of the Baskerville Handbook to understand the art, profession, and business ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $15.00! \| first editions \| SVS
6	And Party Every Day: The Inside Story of Casablanca Records more books like this by Larry Harris, Curt Gooch, Jeff Suhs add to wishlist Now it can be told! The true, behind-the-scenes story of Casablanca Records, from an eyewitness to the excess and insanity. Casablanca was not a product of the 1970s, it was the 1970s. From 1974 to 1980, the landscape of American culture was a banquet of hedonism and self-indulgence, and no person or company in that era of narcissism and druggy ... see all copies from $14.45! new only from $14.45! \| SVS
7	How to Play the 5-String Banjo more books like this by Pete Seeger add to wishlist This is the basic manual for banjo players at any level. Covers all the fundamentals of strumming, hammering-on, and pulling-off. Includes folk and traditional songs all with melody line, lyrics, and banjo accompaniment, and solos in standard notation and tablature. see all copies from $9.84! new only from $9.84! \| first editions
8	Motown: Music, Money, Sex, and Power more books like this by Gerald Posner add to wishlist With an astonishing cast of characters who are familiar worldwide -- Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Marvin Gaye, Smokey Robinson, Stevie Wonder, and many others--the story of Motown is an American Greek tragedy, the rise and fall of an extended family. see all copies from $2.41! new only from $5.61! \| first editions \| SVS
9	Musician's Business & Legal Guide more books like this by Mark Halloran add to wishlist Definitive in scope and written specifically for musicians and songwriters by top professionals currently working in the industry, this book provides substantive information on actual practices--with clause-by-clause commentaries on all major contracts in the industry, featuring extensive analyses, not just forms and casual commentary. Clarifies ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.80! \| SVS
10	Start & Run Your Own Record Label more books like this by Daylle Deanna Schwartz add to wishlist It's a brave new world in the recording industry. New and affordable recording technologies have made it easier than ever to record music at home, sell it online and at performances. As a result, musicians are finding it easier to achieve their musical goals. An industry insider explains what it takes to be one's own music mogul in the completely ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.39! \| first editions
11 view cover	Music, Money and Success: The Insider's Guide to Making Money in the Music Business more books like this by Jeffrey Brabec, Todd Brabec add to wishlist This guide to the music and entertainment business explains how the business works and where the money comes from in every area of music. Written by well-known industry insiders, this completely revised fifth edition is for anyone who is just starting out, looking to move up to the next level, or has been making a living in this business for years ... see all copies from $4.47! new only from $19.02! \| SVS
12 view cover	The Label: The Story of Columbia Records more books like this by Gary Marmorstein add to wishlist From Frank Sinatra and Billie Holiday to Janis Joplin and Michael Jackson, Columbia Records has discovered and nurtured a mind-boggling spectrum of talents and temperaments over the past 100-plus years. Now, with unprecedented access to the company's archives memos, personal correspondence, recording contracts, sales reports and job sheets, as ... see all copies from $7.17! new only from $7.17! \| first editions
13 view cover	Always Magic in the Air: The Bomp and Brilliance of the Brill Building Era more books like this by Ken Emerson add to wishlist Evoking a period when fear and frivolity, sputniks and hula-hoops simultaneously girded the globe, the author of "Doo-Dah!: Stephen Foster and the Rise of American Popular Culture" reveals how 14 unlikely young songwriters forever changed American culture. 16-page photo insert. see all copies from $4.01! new only from $5.98! \| first editions
14 view cover	The Future of Music: Manifesto for the Digital Music Revolution more books like this by David Kusek, Gerd Leonhard, Susan Gedutis Lindsay (Editor) add to wishlist For the next generation of players and downloaders, a provocative scenario from a music industry think tank. From the Music Research Institute at Berklee College of Music comes a manifesto for the ongoing music revolution. Today, the record companies may be hurting but the music-making business is booming, using non-traditional digital methods and ... see all copies from $6.99! new only from $8.99! \| first editions \| SVS
15 view cover	Appetite for Self-Destruction: The Spectacular Crash of the Record Industry in the Digital Age more books like this by Steve Knopper add to wishlist The music industry's mighty players have been asleep at the wheel since Napster revolutionized the way music was distributed in the 1990s. A veteran industry reporter tells of the current state of big music, how it got into such dire straits, and where it's going. see all copies from $3.87! new only from $3.87! \| first editions \| SVS
16 view cover	Exploding: The Highs, Hits, Hype, Heroes, and Hustlers of the Warner Music Group more books like this by Stan Cornyn, Paul Scanlon add to wishlist A Warner Brothers Records insider of 34 years narrates the many transformations the company--and the music industry in general--have made over the years. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.50! \| first editions
17 view cover	The Plain and Simple Guide to Music Publishing more books like this by Randal Wixen add to wishlist Music exec offers an affordable, no-nonsense guide to the basics and beyond. Music publishing is one of the most complex parts of the music business and yet it can be the most lucrative area of income for musicians. Expert and industry veteran Randall Wixen presents a clear, concise approach on how music publishing works today. It is written for ... see all copies from $165.30!
18 view cover	Managing Your Band: Artist Management: The Ultimate Responsibility more books like this by Stephen Marcone add to wishlist According to Dr. Stephen Marcone, personal management is still the weakest link in a music business that operates by fragmenting its product. This comprehensive new edition: includes an updated recording agreement with current industry language and a sample merchandising agreement; takes into account the many changes in concert promotion; and ... see all copies from $2.00! new only from $17.66!
19 view cover	Everything You'd Better Know about the Record Industry more books like this by Kashif add to wishlist see all copies from $2.96! new only from $9.79! \| first editions \| SVS
20 view cover	Have Gun Will Travel more books like this by Ronin Ro add to wishlist A history of Death Row Records, a recording label that specialized in rap music. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $18.38! \| first editions
21 view cover	Behind the Glass: Top Record Producers Tell How They Craft the Hits more books like this by Howard Massey add to wishlist Over 300 producers of some of pop music's biggest stars--from George Martin to Phil Ramone--share their hit-making techniques, providing real-world advice on everything from mics and mixing to coaching a nervous singer. 24 photos. see all copies from $9.99! new only from $13.99! \| SVS
22 view cover	How to pitch & promote your songs more books like this by Fred Koller add to wishlist In this text, a music industry professional seeks to reveal to songwriters the secrets for how to get their songs recorded. Readers will learn how to target specific producers through the use of "trademark" styles; understand the business perspective of songwriters, publishers, producers and business people; create and pitch a professional demo ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.50! \| first editions
23 view cover	The Musician's Handbook: A Practical Guide to Understanding the Music Business more books like this by Bobby Borg add to wishlist An unparalleled insiders guide to surviving and thriving in the music business. In The Musician's Handbook veteran drummer Bobby Borg reveals his 25 must know secrets of perusing a successful career in music. Informative one to one interviews throughout the book with industry professionals make essential reading for musicians, songwriters, ... see all copies from $3.50! new only from $3.50! \| first editions \| SVS
24 view cover	Little Labels--Big Sound: Small Record Companies and the Rise of American Music more books like this by Rick Kennedy, Randy McNutt, Al Kooper (Foreword by) add to wishlist This book makes clear how 10 small independent record labels had a huge influence American popular music, including Sam Phillips's Sun Records, and more obscure independents like the rhythm-and-blues label, Ace. The authors illuminate the racial politics behind each label and describe dramatic confrontations between musicians and executives. see all copies from $7.23! new only from $11.77! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
25 view cover	This Business of Global Music Marketing: Global Strategies for Maximizing Your Music's Popularity and Profits more books like this by Tad Lathrop add to wishlist Worldwide tours, internet downloads, international album distribution - the global market for music is expanding with lightning speed and that means big opportunities for everyone in the music business. The main obstacle? Lack of knowledge. The world market is packed with opportunity, but it's also full of cultural, regulatory, administrative, ... see all copies from $2.88! new only from $3.55!

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