Since the advent of file-sharing technology in the late 1990s, the music industry has been challenged to reinvent itself. What has it done? How have the record labels repositioned themselves to cope with these massive changes? How does all this affect creative artists?No one understands the music industry — from the technology, to the legalities, to the new industry practices — better than veteran music lawyer Donald Passman. In this completely revised and updated seventh edition of All You Need to Know About the Music Business, which the Los Angeles Times called “the industry bible” and which has sold hundreds of thousands of copies over the last eighteen years, Passman offers executives and artists, experts and novices [Read More...]
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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. Every chapter has been revised. An entirely new chapter has been added, asking and answering the question “Are there borders in cyberspace?” The answer is yes, and the book clearly and concisely explains what they are and how to maintain them. Commentary on recent legislation, a reader-friendly summary of the laws on copyright duration, and much more insightful analysis–plus fully updated lists of music organizations and important websites–make This Business of Music indispensable for musicians, agents, managers, marketers, music publishers and groups, colleges and uni [Read More...]
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Regardless of your position within the music industry, this audio book will change your mindset when it comes to running your music business. A few of the things you’ll learn… - Killer Time-Saving Tactics Most People Never Use - The Biggest Mistake Industry People Make - How to Use Competition to Sell More Music - Why Being Bold Will Increase Your Income - The Real Reason Major Labels Fail…and Why You Won’t - The Most Effective Way to Find Interns, Band Members, a (more…)