music trade

Profiles a number of people working in the music industry, including instrument makers, musicians, singers, record executives, and disc jockeys, and describes how to prepare for and succeed in such jobs.

A biography of the founder and director of the music exchange internet company, Napster, focusing on the court cases of 2000.

Examines various facets of the music business, discussing the importance of a manager, promotion, recording contracts, recording sessions, how CDs are made, and the release and promotion of a music CD.

Discusses how musicians can balance various aspects of their professional life, covering how to build a career, earn a living, and contribute meaningfully to society, with details about business plans, marketing, branding, networking, and other related topics.

Presents a guide to managing music artists in the entertainment industry, and includes information on how managers select artists, fair artist-management contracts, understanding record deals, planning for longevity, and tips on avoiding career pitfalls, taxes, laws, and finances.

Reveals that illegal distribution of music has been going on for almost a century, ranging from songs sheets to MP3 downloads.

A guide to getting started in the music industry, covering new markets for musician, and how to use social media websites for self-promotion.

A guide to the music business that covers how it works, the history of the industry, planning and managing a career, assembling a team, finances, recording, independent distribution, working with a record label, merchandising, contracts, and other related topics.

Profiles a variety of careers in the music business, from record distributors, artist managers, and music critics to songwriters, remixers, and record producers, presenting interviews with people from each field.