Full Description
How do composers build sustainable careers, ensuring their work aligns with their financial goals and personal well-being? Composing a Living is a practical and empowering guide for composers navigating the intersection of music, money, and business.
Drawing on extensive industry experience and twenty-eight interviews with successful composers across genres, Brandon Elliott and Dale Trumbore offer comprehensive guidance on pricing work, negotiating contracts, understanding copyright, hiring a creative team, and diversifying income. This book demystifies financial strategies, legal essentials, and entrepreneurial thinking, equipping music creators with helpful tools to take control of their careers.
Whether you're just starting out or refining your business approach, Composing a Living provides real-world insights and proven strategies to help you thrive in today's music industry.
Contents
Introduction: Composing a Career
Chapter 1: Starting to Start
Chapter 2: Building Relationships
Chapter 3: Cultivating a Successful Mindset
Chapter 4: Goals and Economics: A Strategic Balance
Chapter 5: Establishing a Strong Foundation
Chapter 6: Pricing Your Work
Chapter 7: Diversifying Income Streams
Chapter 8: Assembling Your Team
Chapter 9: Transitioning to 100 Percent Freelance Composing
Chapter 10: Navigating Copyright, Contracts, and Legal Basics
Chapter 11: Accounting Fundamentals and Incorporating Your Business
Chapter 12: Preparing for Long-Term Financial Goals
Conclusion: Creating, Growing, and Moving Forward
Acknowledgments
