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Music, Money and Success: The Insider's Guide to Making Money in the Music Industry (Music, Money & Success: The Insider's Guide to Making Money in the Music Business)

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This book gives an extensive overview of the music industry from the perspective of experienced insiders, with plenty of financial data and examples. Highly recommended for anyone who wants to learn about the music industry and the financial rewards that come with success. Unfortunately, it dwells on major record labels and hit-producing artists - without really going in to how they got there, "indie" labels, or any guidance for the aspiring musician.

i'm a music business student in nashville and this is by far the most comprehensive book on the music industry i have ever seen. it's depth is more than helpful on nearly every aspect of the industry.

This dense paperback was written by two brothers who happen to be authorities and specialists in the areas of music licensing. (They also happen to be two of the coolest entertainment attorneys I have met.) Their book gives you a realistic sense of just how much money can be made through licensing, as well as educating you on the many different variables that affect amount and payment you will receive. This is a must have book for anyone who would like to get their material licensed.

You want Success through music? Read alot about the industry and stories from other musicians who have travelled the road before you have? This might help you understand further to what you need to do.
I've been playing music for 8 years, with many of my releases released over Europe and in NY,USA. I'm planning the next journey and you should too. Pick up this book and enjoy the wealth of tips this book has to offer.

as a beginner musician myself, i could not believe how much information this book gives just to make money in the music crazed industry. any one who "listens to music" or "plays an instrument" should buy this book!!! this book provides detailed blueprints to get started right away with following the right steps to do more than just make money. I truely love playing music and why not make a few bucks here and there doing it. overall this book pinpoints doing it for the love of music rather than just for money. making money is just added bonus.

Now in a revised and expanded third edition complete with the new 2003 rates, Music Money And Success: The Insider's Guide To Making Money In The Music Industry by Jeffrey Brabec and Todd Brabec is a no-nonsense guide to the entrepreneurial art of turning a profit in the fields of songwriting, recording, music for television or motion pictures, live performances, Broadway and other kinds of music industry related money matters such as legal and copywrite issues. Jam-packed from cover to cover with an accessible wealth of practical and up-to-date information, Music Money And Success is an absolute "must-read" and continuing reference for anyone contemplating music as a professional career.

I returned this book after I received it. It was not for me, it is for a student of music or the new songwriter. Very basic overview.

Money is all people want these days and if you want to make them as a record producer you'll have to overcome some big hurdles on your way to fame and fortune. Law tricks, mean people, big companies, all add up to an impressive amount of pressure that will be put on an emerging record label that's just starting out in the business. The guidance in this book is vital for people starting and maintaining record labels, but it doesn't even come close to the complexity and depth of "The Music Business: How YOU can make $500,000 "or more" a year in the music industry by Doing it Yourself!" and the follow up "The Music Business: How You Can Make $500,000.00 (or More) a Year in the Music Industry by Doing It Yourself! Volume II" ,both great books by Ty Cohen that should be every producer's bible.