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"Since the advent of file-sharing technology in the late 1990s, the music industry has been challenged to reinvent itself. What has it done? How have the record labels repositioned themselves to cope with these massive changes? How does all this affect creative artists? No one understands the music industry -- from the technology, to the legalities, to the new industry practices -- better than veteran music lawyer Donald Passman. In this completely revised and updated seventh edition of"" All You Need to Know About the Music Business,"" which the ""Los Angeles Times"" called ""the industry bible"" and which has sold hundreds of thousands of copies over the last eighteen years, Passman offers executives and artists, experts and novices alike the essential information they need not only to survive in these volatile and exciting times, but also to thrive. Drawing on his unique, up-to-the-minute experience as one of the most trusted advisors in the industry, Passman offers new information on: - The new 360 model of record deals, wherein record companies share in nonrecord revenue - The Copyright Royalty Board's latest decisions regarding online transmissions - The developing customs on new technologies such as streaming on demand, ringtones, and digital downloads - Updates on recording and publishing deals, as well as film music He also gives guidance on fundamental issues, such as how to: - Select and hire a winning team of advisors -- personal and business managers, agents, and attorneys -- and structure their commissions, percentages, and fees in a way that will protect you and maximize these relationships - Master the big picture and the finer points of record deals - Navigate the ins and outs of songwriting, music publishing, and copyrights - Maximize concert, touring, and merchandising deals Everyone in the business -- musicians, songwriters, entertainment lawyers, agents, promoters, publishers, managers, record company executives -- is scrambling to figure out what's going to happen in the future, and Passman is in the thick of these changes. Anyone interested in a music career will need this comprehensive and crucial guide to making it in one of the world's most dynamic industries."

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"""An entertaining and professionally written primer on the music business."" -- Michael Eisner, former CEO, the Walt Disney Company ""Any creative person who's considering working in the music business should read this book."" -- Jimmy Lovine, chairman, Interscope Geffen A&M Records ""I almost hesitate to recommend Don's book -- it gives away more inside information than it should."" -- Mo Ostin, chairman of the board, DreamWorks Records ""I highly recommend this book to anyone with an interest in the music business."" -- David Geffen ""I highly recommend Don's book to anyone who has ever been interested in the music business. His experience and insight into the inner workings of the music world make this an indispensable work."" -- Quincy Jones ""I've spent ten years trying to get Don to open up like this to me. Never has he been so eloquent, so patient, or so thorough. It cost me a fortune to get these diamonds from Don: Now you can have them. For your own. At a fraction of the cost."" -- Tom Waits ""If I'd had this book when I started, I'd be ten times richer and would have saved a fortune in legal fees."" -- Ed Bicknell, manager, Dire Straits ""Should be required reading for anyone planning or enduring a career in the biz."" -- ""Rolling Stone"" ""This man is so knowledgeable that it's difficult negotiating with him. The book is terrific and a must-read if you want to know how the music business works."" -- Joe Smith, former president and CEO, Capitol Records/EMI Music, Inc. ""If you want to be in music, you have to read this book."" --Adam Levine, lead singer and guitarist, Maroon 5"

If you want to be in music, you have to read this book. <p> --Adam Levine, lead singer and guitarist, Maroon 5

I highly recommend Don's book to anyone who has ever been interested in the music business. His experience and insight into the inner workings of the music world make this an indispensable work. -- Quincy Jones

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