Authors: Bobby Borg
ISBN-13: 9780823099702, ISBN-10: 0823099709
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Crown Publishing Group
Date Published: April 2008
Edition: REV
Bobby Borg has been a drummer for more than twenty-five years, performing throughout the world. An instructor and lecturer, he has written for Modern Drummer and Music Biz magazines, among others. He lives in Beverly Hills, California.
This guide for musicians of all levels of experience provides practical information regarding the music business. Coverage includes the four types of business relationships, the main sources of music revenue, and the roles of auxiliary professionals (such as attorneys and business managers) who help build musical careers. Drummer and columnist Borg teaches in the UCLA Music Business extension program. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Ch. 1 | Important tips to consider on your path to success | 18 |
Ch. 2 | Band membership | 45 |
Ch. 3 | Contract employment or self-employment | 64 |
Ch. 4 | Contract employeement with profit shares | 85 |
Ch. 5 | Solo artist and employer | 91 |
Ch. 6 | Your attorney | 105 |
Ch. 7 | Your personal manager | 118 |
Ch. 8 | Your business manager | 135 |
Ch. 9 | Your talent agent | 148 |
Ch. 10 | Your record producer | 162 |
Ch. 11 | Record royalties and advances | 176 |
Ch. 12 | Music publishing | 197 |
Ch. 13 | Live performances and touring | 240 |
Ch. 14 | Merchandising | 263 |