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Recommended Reading For Industry Aspirants

The primary purpose of this column is to share experiences and information so that the industry as a whole can benefit from our individual            experiences.  Running an independent label or production or publishing company is an awesome undertaking, and you will need to utilize all available resources.  I was raised in the entertainment industry and spent years working in various creative and administrative capacities from songwriter to marketing to A & R.  Hands-on training is great, but potentially very costly in many ways.  One of the greatest counselors is also one of the most economical- a well stocked library of books about every possible angle and aspect of the entertainment industry.  I have compiled a list of recommended readers for anyone entering or currently involved in the music business.  These publications are available through your local bookseller or online.

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 Musicians Atlas 2006

 The Musician's Atlas, the best-selling contact and networking directory, is created especially for musicians and others to connect with fans and music business professionals. Completely updated for 2006, this eighth edition includes 15,000+ U.S. and International contacts in more than 28 categories including club talent buyers, college and festival bookers; commercial and college radio programmers; promoters and publicists; film and TV music supervisors; distributors, marketing services and other essential contacts. Highlights of the new edition include more than 800 new performance opportunities; song contests and CD compilation contacts; and eCommerce services.

 The Indie Bible

A necessary resource for all musicians, the newly expanded 4th edition contains 3500 magazines and publications that will review your music, 2900     radio stations that will play your songs, 450 online vendors that will sell your cd, 340 sites where you can upload your band's MP3 files, and 40 helpful articles that will help you succeed with your music. Authors include Tim Sweeney, Diane Rapaport, Daylle Schwartz and Jeri Goldstein. Along with the thousands of US contacts are hundreds of sites for the United Kingdom, Europe and Australia. New to this edition are extensive Classical, Latin, and    Local Music sections.

The Musician's Business and Legal Guide

Definitive in scope and written specifically for musicians and songwriters by top professionals currently working in the industry, this book provides substantive information on actual practices—with clause-by-clause commentaries on all major contracts in the industry, featuring extensive         analyses, not just forms and casual commentary. Clarifies the language, shows actual practices, and offers advice on what to watch for. Requires no background in law or business; is written in plain English, not "legalese." Chapters are written by lawyers, managers, agents and business people  working in the music industry in New York and Los Angeles.

 Music, Money, And Success: The Insider's Guide To Making Money In The Music Industry
Jeffrey and Todd Brabec

New for this edition 2004/2005 mechanical rates, download and streaming royalties, ringtone/cell phone licenses and royalties, video game            licenses and royalties, musician and vocalist royalties, website fees and royalties, ASCAP/BMI rates, and much more.

 Legal Aspects of the Music Industry: An Insider's View of the Legal and Practical Aspects of the Music Business                              Richard Schulenberg

This guide for musicians and other industry professionals explains legal issues intrinsic to the music business. Entertainment lawyer                    Schulenberg (formerly of Paramount Pictures Music Division) addresses a wide range of topics, including artist recording agreements, songwriter compensation, video rights, personal managers, merchandising, and copyright. Over 300 extracts from actual contracts are listed alphabetically            by topic.

This Business of Artist Management                                                                                                                                                             X.M. Frascogna

This new edition has been substantially updated to cover all the major changes that have transformed the music industry over the past six years. This authoritative reference is filled with straightforward advice for aspiring managers and artists on how to build a successful career in the music industry.
 

Essential Songwriter's Rhyming Dictionary: A Practical Rhyming Dictionary for Contemporary Songwriters

This pocket-sized dictionary is an easy-to-use tool geared specifically toward the contemporary songwriter. A concise collection of the most-often used words in popular music, the simple format allows for fast reference, while the ,15,000 entries provide more than ample rhyming options.