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Get It in Writing: The Musician's Guide to the Music Business [Paperback]

Brian McPherson (Author)

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Publication Date: March 1999

Confused by today's music business? Did you ever wish that that some super-knowledgeable music attorney would sit you down and explain the whole thing to you? Well, that's what this book is all about. Get It in Writing is actually three books in one: 1) An overview of the entire music business and the players involved; 2) Interviews with top industry professionals; and 3) A huge collection of sample agreements with extensive commentary from the author. This indispensible book covers: recording contracts, demo deals, copyrights and trademarks, music publishing, performance rights, motion pictures and TV, artist management, producers, band partnerships, and plenty more. All of this info coupled with expert insider advice makes this book every musician's best tool for success in the music business.

#outer_postBodyPS { display: none; } #psGradient { display: none; } #psPlaceHolder { display: none; } #psExpand { display: none; } Confused by today's music business? Did you ever wish that that some super-knowledgeable music attorney would sit you down and explain the whole thing to you? Well, that's what this book is all about. Get It in Writing is actually three books in one: 1) An overview of the entire music business and the players involved; 2) Interviews with top industry professionals; and 3) A huge collection of sample agreements with extensive commentary from the author. This indispensible book covers: recording contracts, demo deals, copyrights and trademarks, music publishing, performance rights, motion pictures and TV, artist management, producers, band partnerships, and plenty more. All of this info coupled with expert insider advice makes this book every musician's best tool for success in the music business.

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Product Details

Paperback: 352 pages
Publisher: Hal Leonard (March 1999)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0793566991
ISBN-13: 978-0793566990
Product Dimensions: 1 x 8.2 x 10.8 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds

Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,226,847 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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5.0 out of 5 stars Facts Without Fluff, February 16, 2000

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Clear, comprehensive, practical, helpful, and pretty darn funny, this book lays out in detail the ins-and-outs of the music business. It's got sample contracts, interviews with pros, and solid advice throughout. If you're in a band, a songwriter, or want to get into management, you should have this book tattooed to your brain before you sign something that turns your music career into nothing more than disaster fodder for VH1.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Resource, April 25, 2000

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A great place for anyone to research the music industry. The book has clear, clever and concise interviews with heavy hitters and good sample contracts. A must for anyone starting out in music.

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5.0 out of 5 stars perfect, October 3, 2010

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Remember When by Nora Roberts in Back Matter
Releasing An Independent Record 6th Ed. by Gary Hustwit on page 47
For the Record by Carol Pladsen on page 42

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