
Introduction to Music Publishing for Musicians
Business and Creative Perspectives for the New Music Industry
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Published on 3. June 2021
Book
Paperback/Softback
352 pages
978-1-5381-5339-0 (ISBN)
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Description
At a time when artists are independently releasing their own music and acting as their own self-publishers, there has never been a greater need for a simple and easy-to-read introduction to the business and creative aspects of music publishing for musicians.
Written by two musicians and industry pros with decades of experience, Introduction to Music Publishing For Musicians is organized into seven clearly written sections that will help musicians save time and avoid getting screwed. Topics include the basics of copyrights, types of publishing income, publishing companies and types of deals, creative matters of music publishing, and things you need to know about music publishing's future.The book features:
Short digestible chapters written in a conversational tone to keep artists focusedSection-by-section FAQs that expand on key issues that musicians encounter todayBoxed text stories featuring current events to emphasize key conceptsInterviews with top beat makers, collaborators, and more to provide secrets of successA glossary to help you keep track of important publishing termsPublishing resources offering to help you place and promote your musicChapter quizzes and activity assignments to help measure your knowledgeBobby Borg and Michael Eames have created a compact, simple and easy-to-read overview of today's music publishing industry that caters to both students and musicians (songwriters, producers, beat makers, and more) who want quick, up-to-date, credible, and relatable information so that they can get back to doing what they like best: creating music!
Written by two musicians and industry pros with decades of experience, Introduction to Music Publishing For Musicians is organized into seven clearly written sections that will help musicians save time and avoid getting screwed. Topics include the basics of copyrights, types of publishing income, publishing companies and types of deals, creative matters of music publishing, and things you need to know about music publishing's future.The book features:
Short digestible chapters written in a conversational tone to keep artists focusedSection-by-section FAQs that expand on key issues that musicians encounter todayBoxed text stories featuring current events to emphasize key conceptsInterviews with top beat makers, collaborators, and more to provide secrets of successA glossary to help you keep track of important publishing termsPublishing resources offering to help you place and promote your musicChapter quizzes and activity assignments to help measure your knowledgeBobby Borg and Michael Eames have created a compact, simple and easy-to-read overview of today's music publishing industry that caters to both students and musicians (songwriters, producers, beat makers, and more) who want quick, up-to-date, credible, and relatable information so that they can get back to doing what they like best: creating music!
Reviews / Votes
Borg and Eames have taken the very complex business of music publishing and crystallized it into a compact and easy to understand book that will be a huge asset to musicians of all levels of experience. It is crucial in this new digital era of music that all musicians and artists understand their business and the important role their songs play in the overall musical ecosystem. For anyone desiring to get an overview on the business of songs, Introduction to Music Publishing for Musicians is an essential read. -- David Israelite, president & CEO, National Music Publishers' Association (NMPA) An extremely well-laid out and easy-to-read book that provides a strong foundation to both the business and creative aspects of the music publishing industry today. This book is a must-read! -- Michael K. Garcia, chair, music industry program, Thornton School of Music, The University of Southern California Worth every penny thisis a down-to-earth new book written by two musicians and industry pros (and Music Connection contributors) with decades of experience. * Music Connection Magazine *More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
14 b/w illustrations; 46 textboxes
Dimensions
Height: 256 mm
Width: 203 mm
Thickness: 19 mm
Weight
712 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-5381-5339-0 (9781538153390)
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Introduction to Music Publishing for Musicians
Business and Creative Perspectives for the New Music Industry
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Bobby Borg | Michael Eames
Introduction to Music Publishing for Musicians
Business and Creative Perspectives for the New Music Industry
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Bobby Borg | Michael Eames
Introduction to Music Publishing for Musicians
Business and Creative Perspectives for the New Music Industry
E-Book
06/2021
1st Edition
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
€30.99
Available for download
Persons
Bobby Borg, MCM is a former recording/touring artist, thefounder of Bobby Borg Consulting, and the author of The Musician's Handbook, Music Marketing for The DIY Musician, and Business Basics for Musicians. He isadjunct professor of music industry studies at University of Southern California's Thornton School of Music.
Michael Eames is a trained composer, songwriter, and pianist with experience in film scoring. He is the president and co-founder of PEN Music Group, Inc. and a member of the Independent Publisher Advisory Council (IPAC) of the National Music Publishers' Association (NMPA).
Michael Eames is a trained composer, songwriter, and pianist with experience in film scoring. He is the president and co-founder of PEN Music Group, Inc. and a member of the Independent Publisher Advisory Council (IPAC) of the National Music Publishers' Association (NMPA).