Start and Run Your Own Record Label (Start & Run Your Own Record Label) (Paperback)

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"Daylle Deanna Schwartz has conveniently packaged all you need to know to start your own record label in a very reader-friendly new edition. What took me over ten years to learn the hard way has been easily explained in Start & Run Your Own Record Label. If you’re thinking about competing in the often-treacherous world of independent record labels, arm yourself with this book." – RYAN KUPER, Redemption Records

In its first edition, Start and Run Your Own Record Label was an authoritative resource for anyone who ever dreamt of building their own record business from the ground up. Comprehensive, informative, practical, and accessible, the book covered every aspect of setting up, owning, and operating a record label.

Since the publication of that edition, the music industry has witnessed a new era for independent record labels. While not profoundly different, new technology has made it easier and more affordable for practically anyone to record their own music at home and to sell it online and at performances. As a result, increasingly more musicians are finding it easier to achieve their musical goals.

In the Updated and Expanded edition, new chapters are included to address such issues as resources for the business end of running a record label, getting exposure, exploring alternative markets for all genres of music, and maximizing the use of the Internet. In addition, all chapters are rewritten and more interviews with cutting edge experts on today's music market have been added.

About the Author

Daylle Deanna Schwartz the author of four books, including The Real Deal: How to Get Signed to a Record Label, has lectured throughout the country on the music industry and is a consultant to musicians looking to advance their careers and start record labels. She has appeared on Oprah, Donahue, and CNN, and lives in New York City.

Product Details

• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: Billboard Books; Updated edition (November 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0823084337
• ISBN-13: 978-0823084333
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.9 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (39 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #218,425 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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44 of 45 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars A Basic Read, February 27, 2001

By	David Jans "Dave" (California) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Start and Run Your Own Record Label (Paperback)

I read this book thinking I would walk away with the know how to start my own label as the title suggests, but that wasn't the case at all. The author explains some of the basics behind the business based on her own experience, but doesn't get into the details behind the A - B start up. I would recommend this book to someone interested in running a record label. It will help kick-start an interest and promote new ideas you wouldn't normally think of. She covers different types of deals and suggestions on running a business, however, I would move to a more informative book if you are truly serious.

30 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars ok if you are a beginner, November 10, 2002

By	Howard Jones (LA, CA) - See all my reviews

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I think this one is ok if you are a beginner, but feel that most people with experience will find it a little boring. If you have no idea about the music business, I think this is a bargain for (). However, if you're out there playing in clubs and looking for something a little more focused on helping you make that happen. I really like "How I Make $100,000 in Music" by David Hooper to help you with understanding how music business people think, the Indie Bible by David Wimble to help you with contacts, and the Jeri Goldstein book about booking to put it all together.

34 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Definitely worth the money!, September 1, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Start and Run Your Own Record Label (Paperback)

I've been in the industry for a few years now, have my own label, and I still loved this book! I bought it out of curiosity and couldn't put it down! She really knows what she is talking about, as it comes from her own personal experience of owning and operating a label from start-up. I really reccomend this book to anyone who is even thinking about starting a record company, or anyone who is fairly new at it (less than 5 years). Great job Daylle!!