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Creative Careers in Music, 2nd edition » (REV)
Authors: Josquin Des Pres, Mark Landsman
ISBN-13: 9781581153828, ISBN-10: 1581153821
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Allworth Press
Date Published: August 2008
Edition: REV
Author Biography: Josquin Des Pres
Josquin des Pres is a record producer, songwriter, and musician. He is also the author of Reality Check. Mark Landsman is a musician, songwriter, and a former business and entertainment attorney. They both live in San Diego.
Book Synopsis
Talented people of all levels can find profitable careers in today's cutthroat music industry with the help of this definitive guide. A wide variety of careers in the music business are fully described - from songwriters and producers to solo artists and band members. The skills and training required for each are outlined and tips for targeting the right markets and income sources are given. This new edition covers such timely topics as self-promotion via the internet and protecting oneself from piracy.
• This replaces 1-58115-020-2
Table of Contents
| Preface to the Second Edition | v | |
| Introduction-A Career in the Music Industry | vii | |
| Part I | The Publishing Business | |
| Chapter 1 | Copyrights and Royalties-Your Property Rights | 3 |
| Chapter 2 | Publishing Deals-Earning a Living from Your Songs | 15 |
| Part II | The Record Business | |
| Chapter 3 | Major Labels-Bigger Is (Sometimes) Better | 29 |
| Chapter 4 | Independent Record Labels-"Indies" | 43 |
| Chapter 5 | The Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Approach-A Career on Your Own Label | 57 |
| Chapter 6 | Touring-Road Rigor | 77 |
| Part III | The Varied Careers in the Music Industry and What They Entail | |
| Chapter 7 | Songwriter | 91 |
| Chapter 8 | Solo Artist-On Your Own | 103 |
| Chapter 9 | Group Member-It's a Team Effort | 117 |
| Chapter 10 | Studio Musician-In the Studio and Elsewhere | 131 |
| Chapter 11 | Producer or Engineer | 143 |
| Part IV | Career Development | |
| Chapter 12 | Making a Name for Yourself-Earning a Reputation | 159 |
| Chapter 13 | Professional Help-Lawyers, Managers, Agents, and Others | 173 |
| Part V | Changes in the Music Business | |
| Chapter 14 | The Music Industry in Transition-The Future Is Now | 191 |
| Notes | 213 | |
| Index | 221 |
Subjects
Business Books
Careers & Employment Careers & Employment - Vocational Guidance
Entertainment Music Books Music Business
Careers & Employment Careers & Employment - Vocational GuidanceEntertainment
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