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“They don’t know this stuff because (a) their time was better spent making music; (b) they weren’t interested; (c) it sounded too complicated; and/or (d) learning it was too much like being in school.”
― Donald S. Passman, All You Need to Know About the Music Business

“No creative work is ever the product of one person alone (no matter how tempting it is to believe our own hype),”
― Donald S. Passman, All You Need to Know About the Music Business

“Mix up your posts and don’t use auto-share or posting programs because those put the same content everywhere. You want to engage your fans, not spam them with the exact same posts on all networks.”
― Donald S. Passman, All You Need to Know About the Music Business

“Part I deals with how to put together a team to guide your career, consisting of a personal manager, business manager, agent, and attorney. Part II looks at record deals, including the concepts of royalties, advances, and other deal points. Part III talks about songwriting and publishing, including copyrights and the structure of the publishing industry, as well as a section on protecting your name from people who want to pirate it. Part IV explores things you’ll need to know if you’re a group. Part V deals with concerts and touring, including agreements for personal appearances and the role of your various team members in the process. Part VI, on merchandising, tells you how to profit from plastering your face on posters, T-shirts, and other junk.”
― Donald S. Passman, All You Need to Know About the Music Business: Eleventh Edition

“And check out blogs like Hypebot for the latest and greatest DIY marketing and promotional tools in real-time.”
― Donald S. Passman, All You Need to Know About the Music Business

“If you get noticed by a “tastemaker” (an important blogger, journalist, radio station, etc.), be sure to say thanks. You can do it on social media, but try something else to make your “thanks” unique.”
― Donald S. Passman, All You Need to Know About the Music Business

“The important thing is to capture your energy, enthusiasm, and drive. You know what I mean.”
― Donald S. Passman, All You Need to Know About the Music Business