A concise, easy-to-read reference work on the music business targeted towards musicians, composers, lyricists, performing artists, and music professionals. Find the book description below for further details.

Subjects covered:
Music: Business Aspects
Law: Intellectual Property - Copyright
Law: Entertainment

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Publisher: DSS Publishing
Imprint: DSS Publishing (Da Street Sound Ltd.)
ISBN Complete: 978-0-9555680-0-8
Author: Henri Biermans
Page Count: 184
Status: Available

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Book Description:
Concise, easy-to-read reference work on the music business targeted towards musicians, composers, lyricists, performing artist, and music professionals. The book addresses all relevant details of the industry by offering what is important and cutting out the rest. "The Music Industry: The Practical Guide to Understanding the Essentials" is a collection of vital facts for those pursuing a career in the music industry with limited research time available. It provides key pieces of information that have been gathered, summarized, structured, and put into context for easy comprehension. Topics that are covered: the basic structures of the music industry . the workings, laws, and parties involved . today's music market, including the online market . how to protect one's rights/copyright . how and what royalties are distributed and collected by beneficiaries nationally and internationally. The guide will also benefit music professionals who have taken the initial steps and need clear-cut advice on how to proceed. Whether they are in the midst of record contract negotiations, are about to meet with a record label, producer, publisher, or manager to discuss a cooperation, or are planning to release songs to the public independently by cooperating with national or international distributors or online music service providers, this book gives a well-rounded understanding so that the reader can achieve his/her goals faster.

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