All You Need to Know About the Music Business : Revised and Updated for the 21st Century

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Summary: PROTECTION
Review: All You Need to Know About the Music Business by Donald S. Passman is by far the best book to read for insight into the pros and the cons of the music business. Passman's knowledge is superior to any other music book that I have had the pleasure of reading. Many authors have released pertinent information about the realities of the business but Passman's approach is not only insightful but it is relaxing as well. His knowledge coupled with his humor, wit and enthusiasm soothes the anxiety of the reader. Instead of the reader being bombarded with only facts and figures, Donald Passman appears to display a more personal address. In reading All You Need to Know About the Music Business, I felt it was more of a close consultation instead of a structured manuscript. This is why this book is so powerful! It is wonderfully structured to assist the aspiring musician to take control of his or her own career. He reveals the dangers & advantages of advances, royalties, cross-collateralization, publishing, merchandising and touring. Passman gives the reader tips on getting the best record deal possible. He teaches us how to protect our passion, production, music and money! I highly recommend that all aspiring songwriters, producers and musicians read this book. Kudos!

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Summary: A must read for the musician
Review: If you are a performing artist, then this is the book for you. It is written with the singer in mind, it includes information about how to get started, and the information is a must-know so that you protect yourself from bad contracts in the industry. The author also happens to be quite a comedian. Protect yourself and your art.... read All You Need To Know About the Music Business.

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Summary: The Best Book
Review: This book is the best. It's very easy to read even if english isn's your mother language. Very interesting and iclude All you need to know to know about Music Business.

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Summary: THE BIBLE OF MUSIC
Review: I am an artist about to release an album. Even before I started venturing into self-producing my first album along w/ my producer/friend , I was reading this book nite & day & I even lent it to my manager since we're really not that knowledgeable in the business yet. It really is a must for someone to treat the music industry as business or else , if u don't know how to play the game, the ins-outs of this industry - u must read this book or else you're gonna sink. Donald is an industry professional whom I believe wants to share his knowledge to struggling & aspiring artists/musicians/managers/etc. like me. I highly recommend this book to new artists & those who have plans of crossing over the US music industry. Even if I'm a Filipino living in Manila , the knowledge that this book has given me is worth so much.

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Summary: must read
Review: grat book witty with practal and easy to understand terms .A great overview of music related business

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Summary: Agreed- this is the Bible of Music Busines info
Review: Get this book. It is written by a well respected music business attorney and gives specific facts on what you will be getting into when you hit the music business. no, not everything is going to work out like a text book scenerio, but this will give you a better understanding of the business of music better than any book I have found.

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Summary: Great Insight to the Biz
Review: What can I say... Information and knowledge are the most important things you must have on your side in this business.
This is as important to anyone, in or about to enter, the music scene as The Art of War is to the military.
A must have... and it will save time, money and energy in your career. Thanks Donald... it's worth it's weight in gold.

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Summary: The Definitive Music Business Book
Review: I read the previous edition of this book and just bought the current edition. This book was recommended to me by my private music instructor when i was 18 graduating high school. It definantly opened my eyes to the music industry. A great book, written like fine fiction...fun to read for sure.

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Summary: All you need to know about the Music Business
Review: I found the book to be very helpful and informative. It has been written by someone who has been directly involved in the music industry, and has experienced the ups and downs that comes with the territory. It provides goals and strategies to make the success happen. The book is very valuable. I recommend it.

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Summary: Take Care of Business, Baby!
Review: So many landmines, so little time. Creating and playing music is easy, when compared to the complicated battlefield of the music business. Attorney Donald Passman does musicians a great service by explaining the intricacies of contracts, royalties, publishing, merchandising and more -- all in an easy-to-understand style. Get this when you want to get a clue about the "business" side of music. -Bob Baker, author, "Guerrilla Music Marketing Handbook: 201 Self-Promotion Ideas for Songwriters, Musicians & Bands."