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"Business" for musicians
All You Need to Know About the Music BusinessAll You Need to Know About the Music Business by Donald S Passman
Buy new: £12.00 / Used from: £10.91
Described more than once as the "Bible" of the music industry
Guerilla Home Recording: How to Get Great Sound from Any Studio - (No Matter How Weird or Cheap Your Gear Is) (Hal Leonard Music Pro Guides)Guerilla Home Recording: How to Get Great Sound from Any Studio - (No Matter How Weird or Cheap Your Gear Is) (Hal Leonard Music Pro Guides) by Karl Coryat
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You're gonna need great (but cheap to produce) demos right?
Tony Wilson - You're Entitled to an OpinionTony Wilson - You're Entitled to an Opinion by David Nolan
Buy new: £7.59 / Used from: £9.82
Inspiring story if you want your own record label
Music: The Business - The Essential Guide to the Law and the DealsMusic: The Business - The Essential Guide to the Law and the Deals by Ann Harrison
Buy new: £15.50 / Used from: £14.38
Label deals and the legal side for musicians
Keep on Running: The Story of Island RecordsKeep on Running: The Story of Island Records by Chris Salewicz
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More inspiration about your own record label
The Music Management BibleThe Music Management Bible by Music Managers Forum
Buy new: £9.67 / Used from: £7.89
Band Management issues
Appetite for Self-Destruction: The Spectacular Crash of the Record Industry in the Digital AgeAppetite for Self-Destruction: The Spectacular Crash of the Record Industry in the Digital Age by Steve Knopper
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Know your industry - Fascinating story of the record business
Start an Independent Record Label (Music Business Made Simple)Start an Independent Record Label (Music Business Made Simple) by J S Rudsenske
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"How to" of your own record label
This Business of Music Marketing & Promotion (This Business of Music: Marketing & Promotion)This Business of Music Marketing & Promotion (This Business of Music: Marketing & Promotion) by Tad Lathrop
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Promoting and Marketing your music
All You Need Is EarsAll You Need Is Ears by George Martin
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Producing Music - From the Man himself
The Future of Music: Manifesto for the Digital Music RevolutionThe Future of Music: Manifesto for the Digital Music Revolution by David Kusek
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Essential reading if you want to make a long term career of music
Behind the Glass: Top Record Producers Tell How They Craft the HitsBehind the Glass: Top Record Producers Tell How They Craft the Hits by Howard Massey
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More great production tips
MySpace Music Profit Monster: Easy Online Strategies for Getting More Fans FastMySpace Music Profit Monster: Easy Online Strategies for Getting More Fans Fast by Kalliongis
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Using Myspace to promote your sound
Working in the Music Industry: How to Find an Exciting and Varied Career in the World of MusicWorking in the Music Industry: How to Find an Exciting and Varied Career in the World of Music by Anna Britten
Buy new: £5.97 / Used from: £4.08
If you want to be in music but you don't play...
The DIY Music Manual: How to Record, Promote and Distribute Your Music without a Record DealThe DIY Music Manual: How to Record, Promote and Distribute Your Music without a Record Deal by Randy Chertkow
Buy new: £11.04 / Used from: £7.70
DIY Selling your recordings - without a record deal
Composing Music for Videogames, Web Sites, Presentations and Other New Media (Book & CD)Composing Music for Videogames, Web Sites, Presentations and Other New Media (Book & CD) by Paul Hoffert
Buy new: £10.49 / Used from: £12.87
Offbeat career opportunities in composing
Plain and Simple Guide to Music PublishingPlain and Simple Guide to Music Publishing by Randal Wixen
Music Publishing secrets
Web Marketing for the Music BusinessWeb Marketing for the Music Business by Tom Hutchison
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Devleoping your online musical presence
Making Music Videos: Everything You Need to Know from the Best in the BusinessMaking Music Videos: Everything You Need to Know from the Best in the Business by Lara M. Schwartz
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It's not just about "sounding" great
The Guerilla Guide to the Music BusinessThe Guerilla Guide to the Music Business by Dave Laing
Buy new: £13.62 / Used from: £8.00
Comprehensive background and tips on all aspects of the biz
Artist Management for the Music BusinessArtist Management for the Music Business by Paul Allen
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Directing musical careers through managing bands and acts
Motown: Music, Money, Sex, and PowerMotown: Music, Money, Sex, and Power by Gerald Posner
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Story of one legendary US record label
100 Careers in the Music Business100 Careers in the Music Business by Tanja Crouch
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If you're struggling for inspiration but want to get into the industry
The Rock and Roll Times Music Industry Guide: The 10 A and R Commandments Bands Need to KnowThe Rock and Roll Times Music Industry Guide: The 10 A and R Commandments Bands Need to Know by Will Beattie
Buy new: £7.98 / Used from: £4.00
All aspects of being in a band are covered here
Gig-getter: How to Get More Gigs Than You Can PlayGig-getter: How to Get More Gigs Than You Can Play by Gareth Bird
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My book - the business of getting gigs