Entertainment Business

THE MOBILE DJ HANDBOOK - SECOND EDITIONHow to Start and Run a Profitable Mobile Disc Jockey ServiceHere is the revised edition of the world's bestselling disc jockey book, which has helped many thousands of mobiles to build their business ...

The 21st century promises to be the greatest period of growth in musical expression the world has ever known, as new technologies have made it easier and less costly to produce and distribute creative works on a worldwide basis. Copyright ...

Get your songs published and start earning royalties! This handy primer and quick reference guide will help you around the many obstacles of the shifting music industry and the vital importance publishing plays to help you make money from ...

For anyone planning a career in the music business, Navigating the Music Industry is an excellent introduction to all the issues facing artists today. It combines the myriad talents of teachers, lawyers and musicians to provide a ...

This hands-on guide is essential for any musician who wants to build a fan base and increase profits through the Internet. Peter Spellman, Director of the Career Development Center at Berklee College of Music, guides the self-managed ...

THE PLAIN & SIMPLE GUIDE TO MUSIC PUBLISHINGForeword by Tom PettyAuthor: Randall WixenMusic 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 ...

The opportunities for musicians to market and sell their music on the Internet have never been greater than they are today. This book levels the playing field by giving every musician the opportunity to promote and sell their music to a ...

Peter Jason Riley is a CPA who for many years has practiced in the Boston area. His book opens with basic material that applies to everyone, offering a roadmap through today's tax landscape and general discussions of different types of ...

The 16th annual industry directory with all of the business information and contacts you need to successfully operate in the music industry. This standard bearer publication contains over 15,000 lists in over 60 categories ranging from ...

Avoid the legal pratfalls musicians often fall into when navigating the rough waters of the music industry. Attorney Michael Aczon delivers common-sense understanding to his readers by explaining what to sign, what not to sign, what common ...

Aspiring musicians often enter the music business with unreal expectations, and are inevitably disappointed. Reality Check is the first book that gives a completely honest look at what success is in today's recording industry and the smart ...

THE REAL DEALHow to Get Signed to a Record LabelAuthor: Daylie Deanna SchwartzRevised and completely updated edition of the industry classic! The Real Deal is the only music business reference source that offers specific advice to ...

START AND RUN YOUR OWN RECORD LABELAuthor: Daylie Deanna SchwartzThis authoritative resource for anyone who ever dreamt of building their own record business from the ground up is a comprehensive, informative, practical, and accessible ...

THE STUDIO BUSINESS BOOK - 3RD EDITIONA Guide to Professional Recording Studio Business and ManagementAuthor: Jim MandellAuthor: Mitch GallagherThis best-selling book is a step-by-step guide to operating and managing a professional ...

If you want to be a success in today's music world, you'd better become a promotion fanatic. Here's all you need to learn about how to get new business. You'll discover the real strategies that let you leverage your success and status to ...

To help artists avoid hidden agendas, this book exposes the multi-layered language of recording agreements crafted by major label lawyers. Clause by clause, it deconstructs actual contracts and translates them into “real ...

THIS BUSINESS OF MUSIC MARKETING & PROMOTION - 2ND EDITIONAuthor: Tad LathropThe maxim in the music industry has always been “You can't make it on talent alone,” and with this book, you don't have to. In language that is ...

THIS BUSINESS OF MUSIC - 9TH EDITIONAuthor: John M. GrossAuthor: Sidney ShemelAuthor: William KrasilovskyA perennial bestseller, this definitive guide to all legal, economic, and financial aspects of the music business is better than ever ...

THIS BUSINESS OF ARTIST MANAGEMENT - 4TH EDITIONAuthor: H. Lee HetheringtonAuthor: Xavier M. Frascogna, Jr.The streamlined, reorganized, and updated edition of this book is informed by the transformation of the music industry in recent ...

THE TOURING MUSICIANA Small-Business Approach to Booking Your Band on the RoadAuthor: Hal GalperThe Touring Musician helps performers at all levels of experience to take control of their careers. Packed with practical information as well ...