So you want to... join the music industry : here's the info you need / by: Angela Erickson.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Erickson, Angela, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Music trade--Vocational guidance.

Music trade.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (196 pages) : illustrations

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Ocala, Florida : Atlantic Publishing Group, Inc., [2017]

Summary:

The $130 billion music industry is booming, and the ones changing the game are becoming younger and younger. Take Jarett Koral, for example, the 16-year-old founder of Jett Plastic Recordings, or Mac Miller, a famous rapper who topped the charts at 19 years old. Any teen that takes interest in music and wants to channel their creativity into a career will find this book helpful. With details on career opportunities in the three main music industry categories -- record companies, concert business, and digital music -- any young adult will be able to find what they're interested in. This book covers everything from being the artist to being the producer. You will learn the basics of advertising as well as marketing. You will become knowledgeable about everything in the industry, including all of the possible career opportunities. We cover what it takes to be an A&R scout, an artist manager, a music editor, a producer, an audio engineer, a board operator, a booking agent, a composer, a copyist, and even an intern. This new book covers everything that many companies pay consultants thousands of dollars for. If you ever had questions about the music industry, this book is your definitive guide to the answers.

Contents:

Intro

Introduction

Chapter 1

Music Labels

So . . . What's a Music Label Anyway?

What's an Independent Music Label?

Who Are the "Big Three"?

Warner Music Group

Universal Music

Sony Music Holdings

Wait . . . Didn't It Used to Be "The Big Four"?

What Exactly Does a Major Record Label Do?

Independent Labels

Dischord Records

Epitaph Records

Merge Records

Naxos

Orange Mountain

Rounder Records

SST Records

Sub Pop Records

So, How Are Major Labels Different From Independent Labels?

How Do Record Companies Make Money?

What's the "360" deal?

What's a license deal?

What's a net profit deal?

What's a manufacturing and distribution deal?

What does self-release mean?

Tales From the Industry: M.C. Hammer

Chapter 2

Jobs in the Music Industry

Artist

Backup Singer

Songwriter

Composers and Orchestrators

Copyist

A&R Scout

Artist Manager

Producer

Audio Engineer

Board Operator/Audio Engineers

Booking Agent

Intern

Music Editor

Radio Disc Jockey (DJ)

Nightclub Disc Jockey (DJ)

Concert Promoter

Music Journalist

Chapter 3

All About Artists

How Are Artists Found?

Identify with your genre

Tales from the industry: Marvin Gaye

It all starts locally

Signs of a Good Artist

Has originality

Has appeal

Is a good fit for the label (and vice versa!)

Has a market for his or her music

Has the right image

Has an established fan base

Able to give consistent live performances

Willing to travel and make public appearances

Has experience recording in a studio

Is an accomplished musician

Shows professional behavior

Writes his or her own material

Has no contracts with any other record label

Financially stable

Drugs and alcohol

Underage artists.

What Does an Artist Look For in a Record Label?

Understanding Each Other

Chapter 4

Contracts and Agreements

Get Everything in Writing

Finding a Lawyer

When an Artist Signs a Contract

Artist's Agreement

Term of the contract

Pay attention to renewal dates

Territory

Services

Recording Commitment

Recording Procedure

Recoupable Costs

Advances

Rights Granted to the Recording Company

Royalties

Example of a royalty calculation

Royalties for music videos

Royalties for internet downloads

When are royalties paid?

Royalties for producers and mixers

Changing the way royalties are calculated

Changes to laws about royalties

Tales from the industry: Reprise Records

Definitions

Accounting

Sales in foreign countries

Procedure for contesting the validity of a statement

Publishing

Mechanical Royalties

Cross-collateralization

Warranties

Indemnity

Suspension or Termination

Force majeure

Group Provisions

Merchandising Rights

Music Videos

Websites and Digital Rights

Additional Provisions

Chapter 5

Recording and Producing

Your Production Budget

Production Budget for Album

Pre-Production

The administrative tasks

The artist's preparation

The meeting with producer, engineer and artist

The communication channels

Picking Out a Studio

The Producer's Role

The producer's contract

The Recording Engineer's Role

Mixing

Mastering

Case Study: Josh Jones

Manufacturing

Duplication and replication

Artwork and labels

UPC Bar Code

How many to make?

Giveaways

Chapter 6

Non-Exclusive Songwriter Agreement

How Do You Get Paid From These Royalties?

But First, You Need a Music Publishing Company

Co-Publishing Agreement

Exclusive Songwriter Agreement

Administration Agreement.

Licensing

Chapter 7

Copyrights and Trademarks

Copyright

How long does a copyright last?

Copyright registration

How do I file a copyright?

Can I do it online?

Copyright Notice

What should a copyright look like?

What does a Phonorecords right look like?

Where should these go?

Trademarks

Chapter 8

Distribution - Getting the Music Out There

Do It Yourself

Selling Your Music Online

Digital music sales

Tales from the industry: Upbeat Records

What's an aggregator, and what does he or she do?

Finding a Distributor

Bringing in the money

Chapter 9

Promotion and Marketing

Learning About Your Target Market

Creating a Marketing Plan

It's all in the details

Alternative Marketing

Live Performances

Publicity

Press kits and promo packages

Submitting your CD for review

Advertising

Planning Publicity Around a New Release

Social Media (It's Really for Everyone)

Case Study: Daniel Ennis

Conclusion

What Does the Future Hold?

Photo Credits

Glossary

Bibliography

About the Author.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 191-193) and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-62023-204-9