The Music Business (Explained In Plain English) : What Every Artist and Songwriter Should Know to Avoid Getting Ripped Off!

The title says it all. This revised, updated and expanded edition offers savvy dealmaking techniques, methods to protect musical works, and career-building and money-saving tips for musicians. It is an invaluable primer for artists and songwriters who feel like they are at the mercy of industry pros. Among the topics covered are: choosing agents, managers and attorneys, sending out material, record company deals, distribution, streaming, royalty rates, copyrights, music publishing contracts, creating one's own publishing company, trademarks, music videos, issues between band members, touring, and music for film, television and multimedia. Introduction. The bottom line ; Sources of music industry profits Basics for the artist. The artist's business advisors ; Sending out your material ; Record companies & distribution ; Artist royalty rates & payment calculations ; Other artist royalty rates ; Key record contract deal points ; Independent label deals with major labels Basics for the songwriter. Copyrights : protecting your songs ; Sending out your songs ; Primary sources of income ; Secondary sources of income ; Music publishing ; Key publishing contract deal points ; Creating your own publishing company The "big picture" royalty chart Other important basics. Issues between band members ; Trademarks & service marks ; On tour ; Selling merchandise ; A little about music videos Music, motion pictures, television & multimedia. Theatrical motion pictures ; Television ; Commercial advertising ; Other multimedia platforms & sources of income Conclusion Appendix I. Contracts. An invaluable aid to anyone who feels like they are at the mercy of industry pros. Not only does this book provide practical career-building and money-saving answers for both artists and songwriters, but it is also a must-have deal-making reference guide