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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
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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
Buy new: £8.73 / Used from: £7.70
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Offbeat career opportunities in composing
Plain and Simple Guide to Music PublishingPlain and Simple Guide to Music Publishing by Randal Wixen
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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
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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
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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