Music Business For Dummies

by Loren Weisman

Start your music career off right with this fun guide to the music industry Music Business For Dummies explains the ins and outs of the music industry for artists and business people just starting out. Careers in music are expected to increase by at least ten percent over the next few years, and this book shows you what you need to know to grab your slice of the music pie. You'll learn how file-sharing, streaming, and iTunes have transformed the industry, and how to navigate your way through the new distribution models to capitalize on your work. It all begins with the right team, and this practical guide explains who you need to have on your side as you begin to grow and get more exposure. Coverage includes rehearsing, performing, recording, publishing, copyrights, royalties, and much more, giving you the information you need to start your career off smart. Music industry success has never been easy to achieve, and recent transformations and disruptions to the business side have made the whole idea even more daunting than before. This guide gives you a roadmap around the landmines, and provides expert advice for starting out on the right foot.
* Find the right players, agents, and business managers * Make more money from your work with smart distribution * Build your brand and get people talking about you * Get gigs, go on tour, and keep on growing If music is your calling, you need to plan your career in a way that sets you up for success from the very beginning. Put the right people in place, get the most out of your investments, and learn how to work the crowd both virtually and in person. Music Business For Dummies is your companion on your journey to the music career you want.

Genres: Music

411 pages, Kindle Edition

First published June 17, 2015

About the author

Loren Weisman is a brand communications and optics strategist working from Orlando, Florida. He works with authoritative businesses and individuals to build brand and communication foundations that hold up under scrutiny, highlighting real experience rather than manufactured hype. He hosts the brand communications and optics podcast Wait What Really OK and speaks at conferences and events on authentic messaging, marketing perceptions and audience optics. Participation on 700+ albums as a drummer and producer, TV production credits with ABC, NBC, FOX, CBS and TLC, and over 30 years of experience in arts, entertainment, media and business.

Reviews

[Ulzeta · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very educational. An interesting read.

[Skye · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great overview packed with useful advice. I benefited a lot from learning how to analyse and organise stats from gigs, merch etc.