All You Need to Know about the Music Business

In the music business, the key to success lies in knowing how to protect yourself. Whether you are a performer, writer or executive, Passman's comprehensive guide to the legal and financial aspects of the music world is an indispensable tool. You'll learn how to: select and hire a winning team of advisors; master the big picture and the finer points of record deals; navigate the ins and outs of songwriting, music publishing and copyrights; and maximize concert, touring and merchandising deals. This sixth edition also includes information on: music downloads, webcasting, streaming-on-demand and podcasting; new video streaming services; how royalties are computed in the digitual age; the latest developments in deals with independent labels, including upstream deals; updates on all the traditional industry matters, such as royalties, advances, video budgets, and copyright law. "Should be required reading for anyone planning or enduring a career in the biz." Rolling Stone