Music business for dummies / by Loren Weisman.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Weisman, Loren, author.

Series:

--For dummies.

For dummies

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Music trade--United States--Vocational guidance.

Music trade.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (435 p.)

Place of Publication:

Hoboken, New Jersey : For dummies, 2015.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Start your music career off right with this fun guide to the music industry Music Business For Dummies explains the ins and outs of the music industry for artists and business people just starting out. Careers in music are expected to increase by at least ten percent over the next few years, and this book shows you what you need to know to grab your slice of the music pie. You'll learn how file-sharing, streaming, and iTunes have transformed the industry, and how to navigate your way through the new distribution models to capitalize on your work. It all begins with the right team, and this p

Contents:

Title Page; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; Introduction; About this Book; Icons Used in This Book; Foolish Assumptions; Beyond the Book; Where to Go from Here; Part I Getting Started in the Music Business; Chapter 1 Getting on the Path to Results; Differentiating between the Music and the Music Business; Why you need to grasp the business; Understanding the basics of the music biz buffet; Disconnecting the business from the music; Practicing Responsible Career Tactics; Planning for the plan and creating the blueprint; Building your own foundation first

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Notes:

Includes index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-119-04946-6

1-119-04944-X