The Musician S Business And Legal Guide

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The Musician’s Business and Legal Guide provides vital information to help demystify the music business and the complex body of law that shapes it. This book answers such questions as how to protect name and copyright; what is and is not legal about sampling; what are the legal issues surrounding digital downloads and streaming; what are the jobs of managers, talent agents and publishers; what are common contractual relationship between independent and major labels. The new edition includes chapters not covered in depth by other books: social media law, TV talent shows, YouTube, and international copyright. As in previous editions, the book features clause-by-clause contract analyses for 360 record deals, music publishing, management, and producer agreements.

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Genre : Business & Economics
Author : Mark Halloran
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Release : 2017-03-16
File : 304 Pages
ISBN-13 : 9781134848843


Music And Law

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This volume provides a timely discussion of legal issues involved with a variety of aspects of music and the music industry. Written by leading experts on music and law from around the world, the chapters offer unique social-science perspectives relevant to academics and policymakers alike.

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Genre : Music
Author : Mathieu Deflem
Publisher : Emerald Group Publishing
Release : 2013-11-11
File : 280 Pages
ISBN-13 : 9781783500376


Understanding The Music Business

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Understanding the Music Business offers students a current overview of the music business. Going beyond what most music business texts offer, Weismann delivers a contemporary approach that addresses the unanswered questions for today's music students, such as, "Is it really possible to make a living as musician?" Understanding the Music Business covers the basics in the first part of the text. This first section deals with the fundamentals of the industry, including recording, music publishing, agents, managers, radio and television, unions, the internet and new technology, and regional and international music markets. However, it is the second half of the text that breaks new ground by covering the career paths of new artists in the industry, the development and need for entrepreneurial skills, and the ways that individuals forge careers in the industry.

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Genre : Music
Author : Richard Weissman
Publisher : Routledge
Release : 2015-09-30
File : 361 Pages
ISBN-13 : 9781317342717


The Digital Musician

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The Digital Musician is a textbook for creative music technology and electronic music courses. It provides an overview of sound properties, acoustics, digital music, and sound design as a basis for understanding the compositional possibilities that new music technologies allow. Creative projects allow students to apply key concepts covered in each chapter. Topics covered include hardware hacking, live coding, interactive music, sound manipulation and transformation, software instruments, networked performance, as well as critical listening and analysis. Features Readers Guides outline the major topics in each chapter Project boxes for both individuals and groups throughout each chapter Annotated Listening Lists for each chapter, with accompanying playlists on the companion website Recommended Further Reading and Discussion Questions at the end of each chapter Case studies of actual composers, with contributed projects Companion website includes reading lists, links to audio and video, and slides for use in the classroom.

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Genre : Music
Author : Andrew Hugill
Publisher : Routledge
Release : 2012
File : 338 Pages
ISBN-13 : 9780415806596


The Musician S Business Legal Guide

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In this book, prominent entertainment lawyers and business experts provide understandable information on vital legal and business issues. To keep pace with changes in the music industry, this second edition has been completely revised and updated and six new chapters have been added: "Collaborator/Songwriter Agreements", "Contracts and Relationships Between Independent and Major Labels", "Mediation for Musicians", "Music and New Media", "Sampling: Legal Overview and Practical Guidelines", and "Using the Internet to Promote Your Music".

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Genre : Biography & Autobiography
Author : Mark E. Halloran
Publisher : Prentice Hall
Release : 1996
File : 464 Pages
ISBN-13 : UOM:39015035638496


Making It In The Music Business

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From an experienced entertainment lawyer, “a terrific handbook that outlines all the information a fledgling musician or songwriter needs to know” (Booklist). Early in their careers, most musicians find it hard to believe that their band might ever make enough money to fight over. But sooner than you think, success may arrive, and without clear terms that spell out how the band is organized and who controls what rights, your best friends and fellow musicians may become your worst enemies. Anyone who seeks to enter the complex world of the music business ought to know what to do in order to avoid derailing a high-speed ride to the top of the charts. This guide from a longtime intellectual property lawyer can help you get there—without breaking up the band.

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Genre : Music
Author : Lee Wilson
Publisher : Open Road Media
Release : 2014-06-10
File : 311 Pages
ISBN-13 : 9781497634237


Career Coach

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Whether students dream of pursuing a singing career or becoming a big music producer, Ferguson Career Coach: Managing Your Career in the Music Industry offers practical tips for success in this highly competitive business. Author Shelly Field provides her own insider knowledge from years of experience in this field, as well as basic advice, industry secrets, and tips for readers looking to enter and excel in the exciting music industry. Personal experiences of successful professionals complete this extensive guide. Chapters include: Plan for Success in the Music Industry Job Search Strategies Tools for Success Getting Your Foot in the Door Marketing Yourself for Success Succeeding in the Workplace Succeeding in the Talent End of the Industry.

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Genre : Art
Author : Shelly Field
Publisher : Infobase Publishing
Release : 2008
File : 273 Pages
ISBN-13 : 9780816053506


Promoting Your Music

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While many dream of a career as a singer/songwriter, few know how to go about getting bookings, copywrighting and protecting their songs, making promotional recordings, getting radio and print coverage and negotiating contracts for appearances. This book covers all of these topics and more, aimed at everyone from the absolute beginner to the more seasoned performer, to help them avoid the common pitfalls and problems encountered along the road to success. The authors draw on years of experience as songwriters and performers. They have conducted interviews with many singer/songwriters who share their experiences, both good and bad, as they’ve worked their way up from local gigs to full-time careers. Throughout, practical tips are highlighted and real-life stories help illuminate common issues faced by all performers/songwriters.

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Genre : Music
Author : Tom May
Publisher : Routledge
Release : 2013-10-31
File : 211 Pages
ISBN-13 : 9781135868437


The Musician S Business And Legal Guide

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Advises would-be musicians on getting started, obtaining copyrights, selecting managers, and related matters.

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Genre : Biography & Autobiography
Author : Mark E. Halloran
Publisher : Prentice Hall
Release : 2008
File : 470 Pages
ISBN-13 : UOM:39015064213104


The Musician S Business And Legal Guide

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The Musician’s Business and Legal Guide provides vital information to help demystify the music business and the complex body of law that shapes it. This book answers such questions as how to protect name and copyright; what is and is not legal about sampling; what are the legal issues surrounding digital downloads and streaming; what are the jobs of managers, talent agents and publishers; what are common contractual relationship between independent and major labels. The new edition includes chapters not covered in depth by other books: social media law, TV talent shows, YouTube, and international copyright. As in previous editions, the book features clause-by-clause contract analyses for 360 record deals, music publishing, management, and producer agreements.

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Genre : Business & Economics
Author : Mark Halloran
Publisher : Routledge
Release : 2017-03-16
File : 660 Pages
ISBN-13 : 9781134848911