| Description |
1 online resource (xx, 316 pages) |
| Contents |
Welcome to the music business. Minding your business : why you need business skills ; How the music business works ; Essential business skills every musician needs to know ; The history and future of the music business -- Becoming a business-oriented musician. The business of planning your career ; The business of assembling your team ; The business of managing your career ; The business of managing your money -- The music business for musicians. The business of recording your music ; The business of working with a major record label ; The business of independent distribution ; The business of promoting your music ; The business of live performance and touring ; The business of merchandising ; The business of songwriting and publishing ; The business of music for other media ; The business of music online -- The music business for nonmusicians. The business of managing musicians ; The business of booking musicians ; The business of recording and production ; The business of distributing music ; The business of publishing and licensing music -- The legal side of the music business. The business of contracts ; The business of copyrights and royalties |
| Summary |
"'The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Music Business' gives you the information you need to break in and get the gigs. In this 'Complete Idiot's Guide' you get : An overview of how the music industry works with a special look at the skills you need to succeed in it ; Essential information on protecting your intellectual property and being paid your fair share ;Tips on finding an agent, negotiating contracts and selling your music and songs ; Career advice for music lovers who aren't musicians ; A look at the future of the music business--and where you might fit in ..."--Page 4 of cover |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Music trade.
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Music trade -- Vocational guidance
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MUSIC -- Genres & Styles -- Classical.
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MUSIC -- Reference.
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Music trade.
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Music trade -- Vocational guidance.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781101197110 |
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1101197110 |
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9781101197950 |
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1101197951 |
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