All You Need to Know About the Music Business

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All You Need to Know About the Music Business by Donald S Passman offers a comprehensive guide to understanding the complexities of the music industry. It covers essential topics such as contracts, royalties, and digital streaming, providing valuable insights for artists, managers, and music enthusiasts navigating the business landscape. The book is renowned for its practical advice and real-world examples that demystify the industry's nuances.
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If you're intrigued by the intricacies of the music industry and want a comprehensive guide to understanding its ever-evolving landscape, you might enjoy this book. It’s packed with insights and practical advice on navigating contracts, royalties, and the business side of music, making it an invaluable resource for both aspiring musicians and industry professionals.

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All You Need to Know About the Music Business

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Up-to-the-minute new edition of the industry bible (Los Angeles Times).

No one understands the music business and the changes it has undergone in recent years better than LA lawyer Donald Passman. For 20 years, his book has offered detailed advice to artists and executives, novices and experts alike, on how to thrive in these volatile times.

This completely revised 7th edition sets out recent developments in record deals, copyright, new technologies, and film music. It also offers unique advice on how to navigate your way through the ins and outs of songwriting, music publishing, merchandising, and performing.

Whether you're a newcomer or an established professional, All You Need to Know About the Music Business is an essential companion.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241302064

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 January 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Viking

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 42.0mm

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 705g

Pages: 592

About the Author

Donald Passman is a graduate of the University of Texas and the Harvard Law School. For many years he has practised law with the LA firm of Gang, Tyre, Ramer and Brown, where he specializes in the music and film industries. He represents many famous music clients. He lives in LA with his wife and four children, and plays guitar and five-string banjo.

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