Pursuing a career in the new music industry : 15 tips for career success -- Band membership, part 1 : formation and self management -- Band membership, part 2 : partnerships, trademarks, and business entities -- Contract employment or self-employment, part 1 : gigs and unions -- Contract employment or self-employment, part 2 : employment agreements and negotiations -- Contract employment or self-employment, part 3 : taxes and insurance -- Solo artist and employer : pros, cons, and responsibilities -- Entertainment attorneys : what they do and what they cost you -- Personal managers : roles, options, and agreements -- Business managers : bills and investments -- Talent agents : work, scope, and contracts -- Record producers : creativity, budgets, and fee structures -- Making and selling records, part 1 : types of record deals and companies -- Making and selling records, part 2 : key deal issues in recording contracts -- Music publishing, part 1 : copyright basics -- Music publishing, part 2 : even more copyright basics -- Music publishing, part 3 : income streams: mechanicals, performances, and print -- Music publishing, part 4 : synch, electronic transmissions, and sub-publishing -- Music publishing, part 5 : publishing companies and types of deals -- Music publishing, part 6 : Starting your own publishing company -- Live performing and touring, part 1 : purpose and opportunity -- Live performing and touring, part 2 : deals, negotiations, and contracts -- Merchandising, part 1 : rights, types, and companies -- Merchandising, part 2 : contract terms for tour merchandising -- Merchandising, part 3 : retail deals and independent merchandising -- The music business 2025 : future forecasts by the pros.
Summary:
"Today, when artists are empowered to take greater control of their careers and earnings, the need for musicians to understand the business of music has never been greater. In a digital age overflowing with confusing and ever-changing information, musicians need trusted business advice from a veteran artist who can break down the basics in language they understand. Written by a professional musician for other musicians, Business Basics for Musicians is the laypersons guide to the music industry."--Page 4 of cover
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