All You Need To Know About The Music Business

From one of the music industry's most sought-after lawyers comes the new edition of the book that the "Los Angeles Times" has proclaimed "the industry bible." Comprehensive, savvy, and up to date, this is the insider's guide to every facet of a hugely lucrative--and risky--business.

An essential guide to the music industry incorporates information on major changes in response to technological advances and economic uncertainty, covering such topics as music copyrights and new digital streaming services.

All You Need to Know About the Music Business by veteran music lawyer Don Passman—dubbed “the industry bible” by the Los Angeles Times—is now updated to address the biggest transformation of the music industry yet: streaming. For more than twenty-five years, All You Need to Know About the Music Business has been universally regarded as the definitive guide to the music industry. Now in its tenth edition, Donald Passman leads novices and experts alike through what has been the most profound change in the music business since the days of wax cylinders and piano rolls. For the first time in history, music is no longer monetized by selling something—it’s monetized by how many times listeners stream a song. And that completely changes the ecosystem of the business, as Passman explains in detail. Since the advent of file-sharing technology in the late 1990s to the creation of the iPod, the music industry has been teetering on the brink of a major transformation—and with the newest switch to streaming music, this change has finally come to pass. Passman’s comprehensive guide offers timely, authoritative information from how to select and hire a winning team of advisors and structure their commissions and fees; navigate the ins and outs of record deals, songwriting, publishing, and copyrights; maximize concert, touring, and merchandising deals; and how the game is played in a streaming world. “If you want to be in music, you have to read this book,” says Adam Levine, lead singer and guitarist of Maroon 5. With its proven track record, this updated edition of All You Need to Know About the Music Business is more essential than ever for musicians, songwriters, lawyers, agents, promoters, publishers, executives, and managers—anyone trying to navigate the rapid transformation of the industry.

All You Need to Know About the Music Business by veteran music lawyer Don Passman—dubbed “the industry bible” by the Los Angeles Times—is now updated to address the biggest transformation of the music industry yet: streaming. For more than twenty-five years, All You Need to Know About the Music Business has been universally regarded as the definitive guide to the music industry. Now in its tenth edition, Donald Passman leads novices and experts alike through what has been the most profound change in the music business since the days of wax cylinders and piano rolls. For the first time in history, music is no longer monetized by selling something—it’s monetized by how many times listeners stream a song. And that completely changes the ecosystem of the business, as Passman explains in detail. Since the advent of file-sharing technology in the late 1990s to the creation of the iPod, the music industry has been teetering on the brink of a major transformation—and with the newest switch to streaming music, this change has finally come to pass. Passman’s comprehensive guide offers timely, authoritative information from how to select and hire a winning team of advisors and structure their commissions and fees; navigate the ins and outs of record deals, songwriting, publishing, and copyrights; maximize concert, touring, and merchandising deals; and how the game is played in a streaming world. “If you want to be in music, you have to read this book,” says Adam Levine, lead singer and guitarist of Maroon 5. With its proven track record, this updated edition of All You Need to Know About the Music Business is more essential than ever for musicians, songwriters, lawyers, agents, promoters, publishers, executives, and managers—anyone trying to navigate the rapid transformation of the industry.

This revised and updated edition provides crucial information on the industry's adaptations to today's technological advances and uncertain economy.

The definitive, essential guide to the music industry, now in its eighth edition—revised and updated with crucial information on the industry’s major changes in response to rapid technological advances and economic uncertainty. For the first time ever, the guide also includes advice on the Canadian music scene from entertainment lawyer Chip Sutherland. The past two decades have seen file-sharing technology and digital streaming services transform the music business across the continent, and the changes keep coming at breakneck speed. How are record labels adapting to the demand for instantly accessible, low-cost music while coping with piracy? How can Cana­dian musicians break into the global market? And what does it all mean for aspiring and established artists today? Donald Passman, one of the most trusted music law­yers in the United States, offers his sage advice for creating, selling, sharing, and protecting your music in the Infor­mation Age in this updated Canadian edition of All You Need to Know About the Music Business. And now Cana­dian musicians have a voice of their own, as Chip Sutherland, one of Canada’s most distinguished enter­tainment lawyers, offers insight into the industry trends and particulars of the Great White North. Executives and artists, experts and novices alike will benefit from these detailed yet easy-to-understand expla­nations of the latest technologies, legalities, and practices shaping the music business, such as: • Royalties for music transmitted via digital down­loads, streaming services, cloud lockers, and apps • Updated licensing regulations and industry agree­ments • Selecting and hiring a winning team of advisors—personal and business managers, agents, and attorneys—and structuring their commissions, percentages, and fees in a way that will protect you and maximize these relationships • Mastering the major and the finer points of con­tract negotiations In a bonus Canadian content section at the end of each chapter, they give guidance on the basics, such as how to: • Navigate the Canadian marketplace and the tran­sition to a global presence • Find Canadian financial grants and bursaries • Understand regulations governing Canadian content development • Recognize the unique features of Canadian deal structures • Maximize concert, touring, and merchandising agreements in Canadian and American market­places Anyone interested in making and marketing music—musi­cians, songwriters, agents, promoters, publishers, managers, and record company executives—needs this crucial text to keep up with the frenetic pace of technological and legal change. No one understands the music business on both sides of the border better than Passman and Sutherland. Let them show you how to “make it” in one of the world’s most dynamic and challenging industries.

Dubbed “the industry bible” by the Los Angeles Times, All You Need to Know About the Music Business by veteran music lawyer Donald Passman is the go-to guide for everyone in the music business through ten editions, over thirty years, and over a half a million copies sold. Now with updates explaining why musicians have more power today than ever in history; discussion of the mega-million-dollar sales of artists’ songs and record catalogs; how artist access to streaming media, and particularly TikTok, has completely reshaped the music business; the latest on music created by AI; and a full update of the latest numbers and trends. For more than thirty years, All You Need to Know About the Music Business has been universally regarded as the definitive guide to the music industry. Now in its eleventh edition, Passman leads novices and experts alike through what has been the most profound change in the music business since the days of wax cylinders and piano rolls: streaming. For the first time in history, music is no longer monetized by selling something—it’s monetized by how many times a listener streams a song. And also, for the first time, artists can get their music to listeners without a record company gatekeeper, creating a new democracy for music. The “industry bible” (Los Angeles Times), now updated, is essential for anyone in the music business—musicians, songwriters, lawyers, agents, promoters, publishers, executives, and managers—and the definitive guide for anyone who wants to be in the business. So, whether you are—or aspire to be—in the music industry, veteran music lawyer Passman’s comprehensive guide is an indispensable tool. He offers timely information about the latest trends, including the reasons why artists have more clout than ever in history, the massive influence of TikTok, the mega million dollar sales of artists’ songs and record catalogs, music in Web3 and the Metaverse, music created by AI, and a full update of the latest numbers and practices.

Download now to get key insights from this book in 15 minutes. For more than 20 years, All You Need to Know About the Music Business has been universally regarded as the definitive guide to the music industry. Now in its tenth edition, this latest edition leads novices and experts alike through the crucial, up-to-the-minute information on the industry’s major changes in response to today’s rapid technological advances and uncertain economy. Whether you are - or aspire to be - a performer, writer, or executive, veteran music lawyer Donald Passman’s comprehensive guide is an indispensable tool. He offers timely, authoritative information from how to select and hire a winning team of advisors and structure their commissions and fees; navigate the ins and outs of record deals, songwriting, publishing, and copyrights; maximize concert, touring, and merchandising deals; understand the digital streaming services; and how to take a comprehensive look at the rapidly transforming landscape of the music business as a whole. The music industry is in the eye of the storm, when everyone in the business is scrambling to figure out what’s going to happen to the major labels and what it will mean for the careers of artists and business professionals. No musician, songwriter, entertainment lawyer, agent, promoter, publisher, manager, or record company executive - anyone who makes their living from music - can afford to be without All You Need to Know About the Music Business. As Adam Levine, lead singer and guitarist of Maroon 5, says, “If you want to be in music, you have to read this book.”

Buy now to get key insights from Donald S. Passman's All You Need to Know About the Music Business. Sample Insights 1) The music business has drastically changed since its conception. Whereas it used to be based primarily on sales, the advent of streaming services like Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube has revolutionized how people consume music, so that streaming is now the dominant revenue source for recorded music. 2) Back in the day, artists received money for their music when their record was sold, a one-time fee. Today, a song can make money each and every time it is streamed.

In 1764 Giovanni Francesco de' Giudici completed a manuscript, now kept in the State Archives of Pisa, that we can quite properly consider a fundamental text in the history of the Arezzo artistic learning, beginning with the rich information supplied by Giorgio Vasari. This volume proposes the complete publication of the manuscript, a much characteristic document of the cult of the various memories that, after the impulse of Ludovico Antonio Muratori, spread in Italy in the heart of the eighteenth century, and also in the field of the history of art lead to a quick widening of knowledge. The researches have shed light on the figure of Giovanni Francesco de' Giudici, a local erudite that we can follow since his education with father Lagomarsini, a glory of the convent of the Jesuits of Arezzo, in order then to see him collaborating with Lorenzo Guazzasi and Giacinto Fossombroni to look for information about the ancient and medieval Arezzo through the reorder of its city archives. Among the initiatives of this group of cultured people appears also the second edition of the Ragionamenti of Giorgio Vasari and the publication of other unknown reports concerning Arezzo. The De' Giudici then, this time with the collaboration of Tommaso Gentili and the painter Ignazio Hugford, undertakes a new edition of the Lifes of Vasari, the fifth, begun in Livorno in 1767 and finished in Florence in 1772, three years after his death.

Offers information for songwriters, performers and singers, and producers on the industry, including hiring managers and accountants, establishing a budget, and copyright and contract law. For everyone from the serious musician to parents who havekids that have an interest in becoming professionals in the record insdustry. It's easy to read and understand. Written to give producers, artists, performers, and music entrepreneurs an inspiring view into the way things should be done in the record industry. Everything You'd Better Know About the Record Industry is about how to find success in the music business and how to make money doing it. It answers all the questions one would have about making it, but more importantly, its answers questions about the record industry that you don't even know to ask.

A comprehensive guide to getting started and succeeding in all facets of the music industry, from songwriting to performing to studio engineering and instrument manufacturing and repair, "The Music Business" is an indispensable reference for anyone in the music business--or anyone who hopes to be.

If Your In The Music Business, Read This Today you need to view yourself through the new rules of the music industry. Those who play by them will succeed. Gone are the old days where you would hope to get signed and then become a star (i.e. everything would be done for you). Do you wonder why other artists are getting breaks and you are not? Making it in the music industry isn't about catching that big break anymore. Getting your career off the ground can be a long and scary task. In this cutting-edge book Tommy Swindali maps out everything you need to know and provides you with the tools necessary to get to where you want to be. The tools are yours to use, but only if you want it bad enough. Find out why you should run your music career like a business. Then allow me to simplify that process and walk you through all the steps that the professionals take. You don't want to be another tired and broke artist forced to get a job you hate. Do yourself a favor. Whether you are an active or aspiring musician, or an aspiring music manager or agent - this book is perfect for you. In this book you will discover: What to Look for When Making a Deal Understand The Importance of Streaming and Subscription Discover The New Rules of The Music Industry with "360 Degree" Deals Connect With The Right People Who Will Help You to The Next Level Multiply Your Income Forever With Music Licensing How to Get Signed and Have A&Rs Chasing You The Secrets to Using Funding Develop Your Brand and Make a Good First Impression Monetizing Your Music And Much, Much More So if you want to go somewhere big with your music and/or learn the music business Click Add To Cart

The new edition of this classic text retains its tradition as the most comprehensive, up-to-date guide to the music industry in the United States. Richly illustrated, the volume includes complete coverage of all aspects of the music business including songwriting, publishing, copyright, production, artist management, promotion and retailing. There is a detailed section on careers in the music industry with specific advice on getting started in the business and directories of professional organizations.

Emily White has been at the forefront of the modern music industry throughout her career. In this book, she shares her wisdom for all musicians who want access to this information. White feels that the modern music industry is rarely, if ever, presented in order - from creation to execution or recording to release. For the first time, White has penned all of her best practices and advice for musicians looking to build a long-term career into a single book, while ensuring they aren't missing any funds owed to them along the way. As an entrepreneur, manager and consultant, White has navigated countless new platforms for musicians and presents the findings in a methodical and step by step manner. This book shows musicians how to build a career from day one, as well as how to get your career organized moving forward if it isn't your first rodeo. Early Praise for How to Build a Sustainable Music Career and Collect All Revenue Streams: "A must-read for anyone launching a career in music or the music industry." -Hypebot "Few people I know have the experience, savvy and aptitude that Emily White brings to the table, and to a book this necessary and important, especially as this new music ecosystem really starts to take flight. So to all the artists & entrepreneurs looking to be students of the game and makers of the money, not just the music - get the book, get your mind right, and go get your hustle on." -Amaechi Uzoigwe, Manager of Run The Jewels, Founder of FourM Arts & Science "A concise and current guide to getting your ducks in a row from the woman who is steadily helping me row my ducks." -JULIA NUNES, Musician & Songwriter "In today's world, you gotta build your own career from the ground up, Emily's book gives you an excellent road map to do that." -Donald S. Passman, Author of All You Need to Know About the Music Business "Emily White continues to show the music business that having a good foundation is fundamental to success. No short cuts!" -Kevin Lyman, Warped Tour Founder & USC Professor Emily White is an entrepreneur and Founder at Collective Entertainment and #iVoted. White's career spans the entertainment industry, always putting artists and talent first, while taking care of fans a very close second. Her name graced the cover of Billboard magazine while in her 20's, with White's work additionally covered by Forbes, Fast Company, Bloomberg, Rolling Stone, CNN, Fox Business, Vox, The Huffington Post, Pitchfork, Relix, The Fader, Pollstar, Stereogum, Alternative Press, ESPN and more. She is a regular speaker around the globe at events such as SXSW, Midem, BIGSOUND Australia, Canadian Music Week, PollstarLive!, NAMM, Music Biz, NARM, SanFran MusicTech, Between The Waves, and innumerous universities. White has served on the boards of Future of Music, Well-Dunn, CASH Music, SXSW, The David Lynch Foundation Live!, The Grammys' Education Committee, and Pandora's Artist Advisory Council. Her first book, Interning 101, was released in 2017 (9GiantStepsBooks) and is a course book at schools around the world. White is an Adjunct Professor at New York University's Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music in Tisch School of The Arts.

The entertainment industries continue to experience a tremendous amount of change in business practices and litigation. These changes make this second edition of a highly successful text/reference work a vital resource for lawyers and industry professionals who need to know how each unique entertainment field applies common concerns and legal concepts. The book is thoroughly revised and updated—incorporating the significant changes which have, in recent years, altered the nature of the several entertainment industries. These changes have occurred in four areas: innovation, consolidation, internationalization, and inflation. Each of these four is analyzed in detail and the legal and business implications for the future are discussed. In addition to examining such key elements as the role of agents, managers, and promoters, personal rights, and contracts, this edition again considers each of the major entertainment segments: literary publishing, music publishing, sound recordings, film, television, and theatre. It cites the principal points of controversy in each of the segments. This balanced and comprehensive book, particularly well-received in its first edition, will be an essential resource for those active in the legal and business areas of the challenging and volatile entertainment industries.

Presents hour-by-hour day-in-the-life profiles of seven careers in entertainment and sports and describes these industries, covering their lifestyles and cultures, major companies, and hiring processes.

Using his sense of humor and unbelievable industry anecdotes, author Justin Goldberg delivers the truth about todays.