Making Music Make Money: An Insider's Guide to Becoming Your Own Music Publisher

by Eric Beall

(Berklee Press). Making Music Make Money will educate songwriters, as well as aspiring music business entrepreneurs in the basics of becoming an effective independent music publisher. Topics include a discussion of the various roles a publisher plays in the music business: collection, administration, protection, exploitation and evaluation. A major emphasis is placed on the exploitation process, and the importance of creating a sound business model for a new publishing venture. Eric Beall is a Creative Director for Zomba Music Publishing, as well as a former songwriter and record producer. In his role at Zomba, Eric has signed and developed top writers including Steve Diamond, KNS Productions, and Riprock & Alex G. and has coordinated and directed Zomba writers in the development of material for Jive Records pop superstars like Backstreet Boys, *NSYNC, Britney Spears and Aaron Carter. He graduated Summa Cum Laude from Berklee College of Music.

Genres: Music

272 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 2003

Reviews

[Mike Errico · Rating 4 out of 5]

A clear and engaging line through what *else* is created when a song is written. Here are the answers to the many questions that plague my students regarding copyright; royalties; synch placement; cowriting; performing rights organizations; and so much more. Having been a writer himself, Eric also gives indispensable advice on how navigate a word-of-mouth world with the grace and etiquette required for a long and fruitful career.

I began recommending this book in my classes before I even finished it. It's that good.

[Luigi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent book, was required reading for me at Berklee Music but if I had known about it otherwise I would still have found this a very valuable book as a songwriter.

[Aaron Sztarkman · Rating 4 out of 5]

Hilariously written, this should be in any musician and composer's library. It urgently needs an update, though.