SKU: HL.1275562
ISBN 9798350111415. UPC: 196288181187. 6.0x9.0 inches.
Music publishing is one of the most complex parts of the music business, and yet it can be the most lucrative area of income for musicians. Expert and industry veteran Randall Wixen prsents a clear, concise approach on how music publishing works today. It is written for the lay musician/songwriter but contains enough substance to be worthwhile for those already holding positions within the business. Includes a foreword by Tom Petty. Topics covered include everything from mechanical, performing, and synch rights to sub-publishing, foreign rights, copyright basics, types of publishing deals, advice on representation, and more. Get a view from the top, in plain English.
SKU: HL.355740
ISBN 9780876392102. UPC: 073999480092. 6.0x9.0x0.724 inches.
Top songwriters know that to make it in today's music business, you need to understand music publishing. Whether you are an independent songwriter or a music business entrepreneur, this book will help you set up a publishing company so that you can generate income from your songs. You will understand how the current music industry works: who is buying, what they are looking for, how to find your audience, and how to create the mechanisms necessary for you to get paid. Essential sample agreements and language are presented and discussed. â??I recommend this book to both novices and professionals that want to expand the way they market their music. Eric presents so many resources that the reader sees that with talent and determination, there is always a way.â? â??Steve Diamond, Emmy® award winner and six-time GRAMMY® award-nominated songwriter, whose hits have been recorded by Faith Hill, Eric Clapton, and John Michael Montgomery.