A guide to the music business and its legal issues provides real-world coverage of a wide range of topics, including teams of advisors, record deals, songwriting and music publishing, touring, and merchandising.

Whether you want to be a singer, rapper, DJ, producer, manager, executive, promoter, etc. this book IS your go to, kick in the ass, strategy guide for making big breakthroughs and next level success in the music industry.

The music industry and you - Your band: working with other musicians - Defining and refining your sound - Managing, performing, and booking gigs - Solo or band touring - The music business plan - In the recording studio - Fundraising and investors - Your band is the brand - Music marketing and promotions - Your career in the music business of today.

Provides an inside guide to the music business, including management, record labels, music publishing, promotion, touring, endorsement, and negotiating deals

The title says it all. This revised, updated and expanded edition offers savvy dealmaking techniques, methods to protect musical works, and career-building and money-saving tips for musicians. It is an invaluable primer for artists and songwriters who feel like they are at the mercy of industry pros. Among the topics covered are: choosing agents, managers and attorneys, sending out material, record company deals, distribution, streaming, royalty rates, copyrights, music publishing contracts, creating one's own publishing company, trademarks, music videos, issues between band members, touring, and music for film, television and multimedia.

In How to Make it in the New Music Business, author Robert Wolff welcomes you to today's new high-tech digital universe by taking you to school. In 13 lessons, Wolff teaches you why you no longer have to play by old music business rules. Offering information, inspiration, and advice, Wolff and his famous friends show you how to take complete control over your music, your product, and your dream Book jacket.

Hooper explains the ins and outs of the music industry, explaining how to make a six-figure income.