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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 Ran
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Randall Wixon rose though the ranks of music publishers to become the largest independent in the business, known for his integrity, insight and sharp wit. Here he provides us with an easy-to read guide that makes common sense out of the seemingly complex financial side of the Music Business. No one could make this subject easy--Randall does as good a job as humanly possible to make it interesting and digestable. Anyone with a financial stake in a song, a lyric, a recording, will count this as must reading, even if they then go out to hire professional representation. I am a member of ASCAP with about 10 songwriting credits garnered over the years as a professional writer in Hollywood (Mostly at Disney Studios and Warner Bros), and yet I was embarrassed at how little I actually knew about my own rights. So anyone from a beginner to a semi-irregular song writer like myself to a prolific musician with hundreds of credits can and will profit from a careful reading of this book.
John Klawitter
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John Klawitter
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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Over the years I have conducted numerous lectures and workshops on the subject of music publishing. It's the only subject matter that I've tackled in a seminar environment that creates more questions with each answer. Randall Wixen, who has been in the business of music publishing for years, has thought of all the common questions and supplies answers to them by breaking down every aspect of music publishing (ownership, exploitation, profit splits, etc.) in detail and with clarity. This book articulates the purpose and role of music publisher and the mechanics and finances of their operation. It's also one of the few books that I've read that sheds light on how ASCAP & BMI collect, and distribute revenues among songwriters and publishers. Affordably priced to be a MUST HAVE reference book for all songwriters.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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Randall D. Wixen's book is packed full of valuable information for anyone with an interest in music publishing. I recommend this as a must-read no-nonsense guide for everyone from songwriters to music publishing executives. If I ran a large music publishing corporation, I would make this required reading for everyone at the company. Randall tells the basics about protecting and profiting from music copyrights. The forward by Tom Petty is a strong endorsement and from a songwriter's perspective says it all about this book in one line..."a book that could be the most valuable writing partner you'll ever hook up with".
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Very good book .Easy to read and understand. I know more now then ever before. My go to book for publishing
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Published 3 months ago by Abdur
great info!
haven't finished it yet, but for a noob in the publishing biz, a ton of great info in here. Really does a good job of explaining the complicated world of music publishing!
Published 15 months ago by J dubbs
A Book Worth Its Weight in Platinum
I as a baby-boomer who has had made music an important part of my life "The Plain and Simple Guide to Music Publishing, 2nd Edition" has enabled me to feel better about not having... Read more
Published 20 months ago by James Halifko
The Plain + Simple Guide to Music Publishing
This book is amazing. The author is able to communicate his knowledge in a manner which is entertaining and easy to grasp. Read more
Published on April 23, 2010 by Ralph Levy
Must Read For Anyone Getting Into The Music Business!
I rarely offer feedback on a book. However, this is truly a great read. I began as a singer, musician in the early eighties. Read more
Published on March 15, 2010 by A. Stancato
Excellent!
EXTREMELY informative and easy to understand. I like the fact that the author speaks to you as a human being and doesn't just provide you with starchy "legal jargon" that outlines... Read more
Published on January 19, 2010 by A. Watts
Excellent book but why spend more for an old edition?
There is a second edition of this book with new information. Believe me this is the kind of book where updates are important. Read more
Published on January 6, 2010 by Mark Twain
Exactly what the title says it is
This book is a just the facts approach to music publishing. The writing is at about a sixth grade level (which is the same reading level of Billboard and the Hollywood Reporter)... Read more
Published on November 13, 2009 by moose_of_many_waters
Great Resource
This is it.
If you are looking for an explanation of how music licenses work, this is the best starting point I've seen.
If you are looking for an explanation of how music licenses work, this is the best starting point I've seen.
Published on June 16, 2009 by Robert J. Mccafferty
Informastive and good for laymans reading
I just recently bought the book and found it very easy to read and understand. This is a bible of sorts for musicians to have in the breifcase so they can make informed decisions... Read more
Published on May 9, 2009 by C. Watson
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What is music publishing? Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
video buyout, mechanical cap, copublishing deal, mechanical right societies, controlled composition clause, home video devices, public performance income, mechanical rate, synchronization licensing, subpublishing deals, mechanical licensing, mechanical income, synchronization license, mechanical license, compulsory license provisions, composition clauses, royalty pool, performing income, performing right society, mechanical royalties, most favored nations basis, performing right societies, performance license, artist royalties, publisher share Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
United States, Copyright Office, Adjustment Proceeding, Joe Schmoe, New Zealand, King Wastrel, Law of Inverse Effort, New York, Notice of Intention, Schmoe Songs, Smedley Arms New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
What is music publishing? Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
video buyout, mechanical cap, copublishing deal, mechanical right societies, controlled composition clause, home video devices, public performance income, mechanical rate, synchronization licensing, subpublishing deals, mechanical licensing, mechanical income, synchronization license, mechanical license, compulsory license provisions, composition clauses, royalty pool, performing income, performing right society, mechanical royalties, most favored nations basis, performing right societies, performance license, artist royalties, publisher share Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
United States, Copyright Office, Adjustment Proceeding, Joe Schmoe, New Zealand, King Wastrel, Law of Inverse Effort, New York, Notice of Intention, Schmoe Songs, Smedley Arms New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- All You Need to Know About the Music Business: Fifth Edition by Donald S. Passman in Front Matter
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