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Summary: A Must Read for anyone interested in the business!!
Review: I originally read the previous version of this book, and found it to be extremely helpful. This version goes even further with it's up to date information on the new aspects of the business. If you are interested in being a professional artist, or are in the business of making your money working with them, you have to read this book.
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Summary: This book should be required reading
Review: for anyone who is interested in being part of the music business. Every teacher at UCLA in the Music Business program recommends this book for their class, and I can see why. Even though I am now in the business itself, I STILL go back and re-read sections because of the great info in here.
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Summary: the best book about the biz
Review: I had been meaning to read this book for a while by the time I actually got around to it, and now I wished I hadn't waisted so much time before I did. This has to be one of the most valuable books (if not the most valuable) about the industry I have ever read (and, let me tell ya', I've read a lot of books!). I expected a "glossing over" of many topics because of the fact that the book is not very long and is very comprehensive in its subject matter, but, low-and-behold, I was amazed to find so much in-depth information regarding each individual topic, actually more about certain issues than I have managed to attain reading separate works devoted wholly to any one subject covered in the book. Mr. Passman's great use of wit keeps this book very entertaining for those of you who would rather not have yourself associated with anything that may be deemed "educational" (and his years of experience are there to serve those of you who won't associate with "humor", you know who you are). I highly recommend this informative, well written book to anyone who has their sights set on any area of the music business, and even for those who don't, it can make a lot of sense out of many of the VH1 "Behind the Music" episodes.
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Summary: Salan Recording Studio
Review: We operate a recording studio in Sheboygan Wisconsin and purchased this book thinking it could help us with various aspects of the music industry. This book has not only helped us understand the intricate dealings artists and individuals involved in this business need to know but we have decided to add it to our package offering and include it with all major projects signed at our studio. The artists love the info as it takes them step by step through the maze of legal documentation in a "no nonsense" and easy to understand process. Some even report having saved the cost of there sessions at our studio by using some of the approaches recommended by the author.
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Summary: The best book ever for the music business
Review: This book is really helpful. I really enjoyed reading it. Very easy reading for the person who gets very restless and bored after the first page. I reccommend this to any one who wishes to get involved in this business
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Summary: You can't live without this book!
Review: Without a doubt one of the most resourceful guides for not only aspiring musicians, but managers, producers and regular record and radio folk as well. You can't say you're interested in a career in the music industry without having this book on your shelf!
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Summary: All You Need
Review: Like the title says, this book is a straight-forward no-nonsense guide to all you need to know about the music business. I have read it several times and I recommend it to all my clients in the entertainment industry.
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Summary: The Be-All End-All Beginner's Guide
Review: When I bought this book, I knew *nothing* about the music industry. After I read it, I was able to have intelligent conversations with industry pros. And the book is so well respected just droping it's name gets me attention. A must!
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Summary: If you want to know the ins and outs of the industry...
Review: Wether your a musician, producer or even current record exec. You should give this book a shot, it's very comprehensive and efficient. Once you read this book there's nothing left to know.
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Summary: A Must Have!
Review: Success is about having the right information and then knowing how to and actually applying it! This is one of the books we recommend highly in our Hip Hop Entrepreneur Bookshelf on our website!--Walt Goodridge, President Hip Hop Entrepreneur Association (Walt is also author of Rap: This Game of Exposure and, The Game of Artist Management, The Hip Hop Entrepreneur Lists of Exposure, The Niche Market Report, and other success tools for the Hip Hop Entrepreneur)
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