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Summary: some useful information, some hype
Review: If you aren't a musician this is more than all you need to know about the music business. If you are a musician this is nowhere near all you need to know about the music business. But most of what you need to know you learn by getting involved in the business itself, not by reading books. A large part of this book's large readership consists of wanna-and-will-never-be's, but take a look anyway. (Remember that you also need to know how to play. For that I can do no better than recommend PENTATONIC SCALES FOR THE JAZZ-ROCK KEYBOARDIST by Jeff Burns.)Also recommended: PENTATONIC SCALES FOR THE JAZZ-ROCK KEYBOARDIST by Jeff Burns.
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Summary: it had an very informative out look on the music industy
Review: if i wanted to stat a music lable i would definetly get this boo
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Summary: Absolutely the best book in the biz
Review: I am a law school graduate and have worked as a legal officer for a major bank and as a pro musician. This book is very clearly written and is full of essential information that a) You just don't get in most law schools and b) Would cost thousands of dollars in legal fees to get from your own music lawyer IF they had the time to run you through it all (which they don't). This book is now my bible. Also you don't need to be a lawyer to understand it. If you are thinking of getting into the biz in any way, musician, lawyer, manager, producer, indie label, composer etc. you should own this book or the industry will chew you up and spit you out! I can't thank the author enough for giving this material out so generously. It is so well written. I've been seeking this sort of info for years. If you buy only one book on the biz make it this one.
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Summary: Good for bands who are serious.
Review: Very informative, easy to read, well laid out. He explains many of the reasons why things are going to be rough in a recording contract with a major label. My one complaint is that he then goes on to tell you why you should give in to all the demands the labels make, so it seems a little like he wrote the book to help the labels. But however he meant it, it still clarifies the process very well, and shows many of the problems in the music industry.
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Summary: This book is an excellent aid in understanding the Biz.
Review: All You need to know about the music business has been a tremendous help to me in learning about the basic workings of the music business. Subjects range from publishing to royalty calculations and from finding good management to merchandising. It is clearly focused on the US legal and structural situation, though, and should not be used by Europeans as a "manual" without checking the facts. For example, publishing works slightly different in Europe and so do royalty calculations. If you want to understand the basic principles of the business, however, it is an absolute must!!
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Summary: Practical Guide to the Music Biz
Review: We have been offering advise for new and upcoming musicians since 1968 at our site. We recommend the book by Mr. Passman, as well as refer those interested in purchasing said book to Amazon.com. Amazon.com really does have the best prices.
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Summary: Excellent!
Review: I've read many books on the music business and this is far and away the best!
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Summary: I wanted to write an easy-to -read overview of the music biz
Review: When I started practicing law in the music business, I couldn't find one reference that laid everything out. It took me years of experience to get a handle on the bigger picture of how things work, and I decided to see if I could help others speed up the learning curve. I've known and worked with many artists, so I'm aware that business discussions can range from intimidating to boring. Accordingly, I wanted to write something that would be easy and fun to read.
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Summary: Entertainers' Foundation, Inc. rates a "Must Have"
Review: Anyone even considering pursuing a recording contract needs to read this book! No other work has so successfuly illustrated - in plain language - what a record deal holds in store for the recording artist. It's an eye-opener!
- Devon M. Scott, Executive Director of the Nonprofit Entertainers' Foundation, Inc., Nashville, Tennessee
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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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