music trade

A comprehensive guide for musicians on home recording that provides tips and advice on inexpensive ways to record, mix, and market music, and discusses equipment, studio setups, mastering, putting music on the Internet, and related topics.

Presents descriptions of over one hundred jobs in the music industry, looking at careers in composing, publishing, recording, management, marketing, and other areas; and includes explanations of duties and functions, and profiles of individuals working in the field.

A thirteen-step guide to getting into and succeeding in the music business, which covers such topics as the advantages of the digital revolution, radio play, attorneys, writing, recording, and marketing, and includes advice from such figures as producer Bob Clearmountain, songwriter Dianne Warren, and singer Courtney Love.

Provides information for indivduals interested in breaking into the music industry, describing different aspects of the music business, examining various music careers, including performers, educators, critics, managers, and others, and discussing the effects of the Internet and MP3s on the industry.

The author, a musician in a successful heavy metal band, gives advice on several aspects of the music industry including making record deals; information about royalty payments; promotion; and selecting attorneys, managers, and booking agenices.

Offers a guide to the financial and legal aspects of the music industry that discusses hiring advisors, landing a record deal, copyrighting songs, scheduling a tour, using the Internet as a promotional tool, and other related topics.

Presents advice for succeeding in the music business and discusses such topics as marketing and public relations, songwriting, music recording, and record contracts.

Describes the responsibilities and qualifications needed to pursue a career in music and dance including such areas as dancers, disc jockeys, music teachers and musicians, managers and promoters, and more.

Explores the impact digital technology is having on the music industry and offers tips for finding music and connecting with artists via the Internet.

Describes the process of making a first recording, including the responsibilities of the band members, recording options, and the roles of recording studio professionals.