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In the Right Direction: A Beginner's Guide to Starting a Record Label

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Weighing in at under 70 pages including appendices, this is a thin book, which would be easier to accept if not for the price tag.

Although it's a good general introduction to the topic, it's lacking in details and organization. Too much time is spent on things that most readers probably already know (like a list of manufacturers of professional-quality audio equipment). Just as the information starts to get good, the reader is given a list of other books to check out instead, or is advised to hire a professional-- something that goes against the do-it-yourself theme suggested by the title.

In short, if you're trying to decide whether or not to start your own recording label, this book should explain enough to guide your decision. If you've already decided to go this route, pick up a more substantial book instead.

The music business can be a confusing world and many are lost trying to make it through the jungle of contracts and escape the traps of lawyers. Fortunately guides like this can help you overcome the first fears and mysteries of the job. Easy to understand and use, this guide is recommended for all rookies. Unfortunately there are some aspects that are not presented here, but are found in "How To Make A Fortune In The Music Industry By Doing It Yourself: Your Personal Step-By-Step Guide To Having A Successful Career In The Music Business. ... To Sell Music, Book Shows And Get Noticed!" By Ty Cohen, which is as close as someone get to a perfect guide. It explains all the steps using an easy to understand structure and accessible information

This book was written for those who know absolutely nothing about the music business. Here's an easy to read guide packed with important music business basics that every aspiring recording artist will need to know when releasing an independent CD. Start your own label to............Promote, Distribute and Sell your own CD!

This book has appeared recently at:

The Combined book Exhibit's - New York Public Librarians
The 16th Annual Small Press Book Fair in New York March 2004
The NABE Pacific Northwest Showcase in Seattle March 2004
Look for this book in the upcoming BEA this summer!

If you know everything there is to know about the music business, then this book isn't for you. I highly suggest this book to anyone who is just starting out in the music business.

yea well... i havent even gotten through this very thin "book" because i was completely turned off by the almost immediate typos and errors within. terrible editing i suppose and even if it were correct, everything is "explained" very very briefly. the author basically doesnt get into detail about ANYTHING. this book is recommended for reading if you know absolutely nothing about the subject matter. if youre actually trying to pursue running an independent record label or something along those lines, do yourself a favor and spend your money on a different book. i TOTALLY regret this purchase... 25 dollars?! wow, i am extremely dissapointed. (can you tell?!)

This is the all new 3rd edition of "IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION - A Beginner's Guide To Starting A Record Label", .... A great book for upcoming songwriters and aspiring recording artists. This book will help you to understand the basics of the music business by giving you the information needed to actually start and run an independent record label. The ground work for copyrights, independent record promotion and distribution are also covered. At the back of the book is a start-up checklist to guide you along the way. If you are serious about releasing your own cds then you will definitely need this book. I hear that several musician magazines and fanzines across the country are presently looking at copies!