Full Description
"Your bible for learning the business in the music business from A to Z."—Dolly Parton
Making a living with music isn't the easiest pursuit in life, but it can be one of the most rewarding. 88 Keys to Music Business Success provides cut-to-the-chase essentials and tips for building a career in the music business.
Whether your desire is performing, songwriting, publishing, or another area in the music industry, Mark Cabaniss gives the street-smart facts, advice, action plans, and inspiration needed for a career. From talent to tax tips and everything in between, the book covers the highs, lows, and gamut of complexities of the music business in a readable, friendly, and conversational tone.
The 88 keys cover facts about the business of music as well as inspiring stories from the trenches, along with encouraging and informative pithy quotes from well-known creatives and executives in the industry. This is a must-have book that will not only educate but motivate beginners to chart their course in music while established professionals will be affirmed and refreshed to reach new heights in an existing career.
Contents
Introduction
Who are you? Songwriting Copyright Band-Aid Band Branding Solo Artistry Music Publishing Self-Publishing Pros and Cons Record Labels Making Money Making Songs Money Management for Musicians The Music Business "Machine" Contract Negotiation Retail and Merchandising Broadcasting, Streaming, and Film Theatre Arts Administration Music Education Making Your Mark! Speaking the Lingo Appendix: The Eighty-Eight Keys
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