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Musician's Business & Legal Guide (4th Edition)

Musician's Business & Legal Guide (4th Edition)
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Musician's Business & Legal Guide (4th Edition)

 
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Definitive in scope and written specifically for musicians and songwriters by top professionals currently working in the industry, this book demystifies the music business and the indecipherable body of law which shapes it, and provides substantive information on actual practices--with clause-by-clause commentaries on all major contracts in the industry. Requires no background in law or business and is written in plain English, not "legalese. Includes relevant forms. Follows the typical development of a musician's career--Getting Started, Music as a Business; Protecting Your Compositions; Music Publishing; Performing and Marketing; Managers and Agents; and Recording. Features up-to-date internet-related coverage (including full chapters on Digital Distribution of Music Over the Internet: Legal Issues; International Copyright Issues; and Artist Rights). An appendix includes names; URL and mailing addresses of major industry associations and organizations; a list of the important industry publications. For musicians.

 
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Product Details
Author:Mark Halloran
Paperback:448 pages
Publisher:Prentice Hall
Publication Date:February 18, 2007
Language:English
ISBN:0132281279
Product Length:10.87 inches
Product Width:8.37 inches
Product Height:1.19 inches
Product Weight:2.72 pounds
Package Length:10.6 inches
Package Width:8.3 inches
Package Height:1.3 inches
Package Weight:2.55 pounds
Average Customer Rating: based on 8 reviews

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5The most important book I have ever owned  Sep 06, 2008 By Stephen A. Freund "Zcloudman"
This book is an absolute must have for musicians. It is a "how-to" manual for musicians. I STRONLY advice never signing any contract or enter into any deal, as a musician, until you have read this book!!!!! It has saved my @$&@ more than once. Whether you are just playing gigs at bars and clubs, recording at home, or trying to go big, this book can be used as a stand alone road map. I have been using the first edition since the early 90's and just decided to purchase the 4th. This version is even better than the first because now it has been updated for the digital age. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT. One browse through its pages and you will quickly realize the gem you hold in you hands. I must sound like a spoke person for the book, but I really believe in its value.

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5Must have this book  Oct 09, 2008 By David G. Ray "Davy Ray"
As an instructor of a Music Industry class at the University of Oregon, I highly recommend this book for the chapter on the recording contract alone. The publisher sent me a copy for consideration to use in class. While I currently use the Brabec book I do tell my students about the Biz and Legal Guide. Should I ever expand the class I will certainly require it. Meanwhile, I can at least give it a good review.

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5One of the holy trinity of the music business books  Dec 12, 2009 By Randi Reed "MusicBizAdvice Editor"
One of the Holy Trinity of the music business books, along with This Business of Music and Donald Passman's Everything You...

If you buy nothing else, buy these 3 books.


5Worth every cent... including the overnight shipping fee!  Nov 20, 2011 By Rizzy
I just received this book today, and I haven't been able to put it down. My brain is swelling with all of the amazing, and comprehensive information I've already taken in. My band is getting close to releasing our first album, and quite honestly, I wish I would have stumbled upon this book months ago so we'd have all of our "legal ducks in a row" before publishing. However, I'm still psyched to have it now. Great purchase!

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4music business  Mar 05, 2011 By Abztrakt
This book helped me to get through my music business class. Not only that but i get now a more sense of this business in this industry. It is a book definitely worth keeping for later on down the road. It will help you also with titles such as contracts, whats on the contracts, what to discuss, what to sign, the artist/band royalties and so much more. This guide is the legit handbook to have to get you to where you want and need to go.

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