How to Survive the Scams and Shams of the Music Business
For more than 15 years, Confessions of a Record Producer has exposed the inner workings of the music business and empowered artists to protect their interests. With inside knowledge and hard numbers, Moses Avalon reveals the truth of how the industry functions (or dysfunctions), showing what artists actually make from their hits and how ......
The digital revolution has enabled the creation and distribution of music in ways previously unimagined. This title brings together original essays by a select group of industry professionals, who share a wealth of experience, passion, and insight into where popular music has been, where it currently finds itself, and where it's going.
This book examines the role of forensic musicologists in music copyright infringement claims. It analyzes the contested nature of the legal space in relation to the sometimes contradictory opinions of expert witnesses and non-expert judges and juries.
This book examines the role of forensic musicologists in music copyright infringement claims. It analyzes the contested nature of the legal space in relation to the sometimes contradictory opinions of expert witnesses and non-expert judges and juries.
Provides a legal and business road map for success in today's music business by setting forth a comprehensive summary of the rules pertaining to the traditional music business, including music licensing, as well as the laws governing online distribution of music and video.
A Guide to Getting Music Placements in Film, TV, and Media
Every songwriter and music publisher wants their music placed in a film, a TV show, a commercial, or other visual media. This guide provides the important steps to making this happen.
Interweaving interviews with dozens of industry professionals, this book presents valuable insights, tips, anecdotes, and templates that help all musicians understand key characteristics of effective, professional communication in the music business. These tools will help improve relationships, project pitches, bookings, and fan following.
Interweaving interviews with dozens of industry professionals, this book presents valuable insights, tips, anecdotes, and templates that help all musicians understand key characteristics of effective, professional communication in the music business. These tools will help improve relationships, project pitches, bookings, and fan following.
Geoffrey Ellis spent forty years in themusic business,
working closely with the Beatles and Brian Epstein during
the 60s, and Elton John and his management in the 70s.
From an unrivalled position he has written a highly
informed account of the music busines from the 60s to the
mid 90s and an insider's view of the careers of many of
the most ......
