All You Need to Know about the Music Business: 10th Edition

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All three may offer different viewpoints, but one key driver of success they all share: hard work. Talent is necessary, but will only get you so far. The rest relies on focusing your efforts on the right places — like establishing a constant presence on social media — playing frequent shows, and building a strong and loyal fan base from scratch. Don has been listed in the Best Lawyers in America for more than twenty years, as well as the Top 100 Lawyers in California, the Top 500 Attorneys in America, Billboard’s Power 100, Hollywood Reporter’s Top 100 Entertainment Attorneys, Billboard’s Music’s Most Powerful Attorneys, and Southern California’s Super Lawyers. I was also told that Van Halen actually didn’t have a lawyer during their biggest touring years. This allegedly cost them millions of dollars. And how are you seeing the heritage artists stay alive now that the master bundle of rights are not as valuable as they once were? Where are their businesses headed? From 'Ted Lasso' to 'The Morning Show,' Here's What to Watch on Apple TV+ (and How to Stream it Free)

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Thank you so much for taking some time to talk, Don. How did you find your way to the music industry? It basically uses real-life examples of people making a fortune in the music industry and breaks it down thoroughly, revealing the secrets behind their success. It’s not just for records, Music, Money, and Success covers most facets of the creative world that involves music. Be it Broadway, commercials, TV, or movies. For more than thirty years, All You Need to Know About the Music Business has been universally regarded as the definitive guide to the music industry. Now in its eleventh edition, Passman leads novices and experts alike through what has been the most profound change in the music business since the days of wax cylinders and piano rolls: streaming.”Let’s face it. Unless you’re an amateur, making music is a business. When you release music, you ultimately expect to be paid for it. And Music, Money, Success by Jeff Brabec and Todd Brabec teaches you exactly how.

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An understanding of the music business world isn’t the only thing you should be familiar with. You should also take some time to study the legal aspect if you want to run a business smoothly. Yes. That’s a familiar story, a lot like mine. And of course, you’ve written a really great book about the music industry that has had many new editions over the years. Which sections have you found you needed to update the most with each re-write?The music business is one of the most competitive industries out there. For decades, the best a good band could hope for was to tour extensively, praying that a talent scout was at one of their shows or somehow got their demo (and actually listened to it) and then signed them to a label deal. But to say times have changed is an understatement, as big as the business itself. With an endless pool of talent out there — not to mention countless ways to share and release your music — what does it take to break in? Ari Herstand’s book argues that now is the best time ever to be a D.I.Y. musician, and he explains how to take advantage of all that this industry renaissance has to offer.

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Get More Fan: The DIY Guide to the New Music Business basically looks at the world of social media and streaming services like Spotify and Soundcloud as both a pro and a con. Donald Passman’s iconic music guidebook was first published in 1991. Nine editions later, this book is still a go-to bible of the business, providing advice for musicians, managers, promoters, and publishers alike. Touted as a must-have, The Plain and Simple Guide to Music Publishing by Randall D Wixen is a great book for learning everything you need to know about music publishing. Artists usually suffer from this mostly due to ignorance. This book will, however, change that. Herstand started as a musician and eventually founded Ari’s Take, a company that focuses on music business education and helping independent artists. In 2016, he came out with this book and it instantly resonated with a lot of artists.Heritage artists are mostly making their money off touring. It’s very difficult if not impossible for them to get on the radio, because their audience is older and not that interested in new music. They will have some success with it, but not at the level they enjoyed in their heyday. They also make money off their catalogs, which still sell quite well and make some money for them as well. There you have it. My top 10 essential readings when it comes to the music business. Of course, there are many more to read, including various articles and online courses. But these, I feel should empower you a lot and come to your aid when you step into the music world. Donald S. Passman is the author of All You Need To Know About the Music Business and a graduate of the University of Texas and Harvard Law School. He practices law with the Los Angeles firm of Gang, Tyre, Ramer, Brown & Passman and has specialized in the music business for more than forty years.

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Exactly. And they also don’t care how many times they are told “No,” or how many obstacles are put in front of them; they just keep moving. Donald Passman is one of the most trusted music lawyers in the world. In this easy-to-use manual, he draws upon his unparalleled experience to provide a clear-eyed explanation of how to create, sell, share and protect your music.The book contains a lot of interesting chapters including protecting your name and music, sampling legally, avoiding legal issues, and how to collaborate with other musicians. You should look into this one. Conclusion Do you know the stereotype that most artists struggle to make a basic living? There’s some truth to that. But, in this incredibly creative and accessible world, you can capitalize on your talents and find success. The book isn’t a sure shot or a shortcut to earning a living by making music because there are none. However, it will teach you what to look out for, whom to approach, and how to get it. Yes. They definitely do things differently. And this is something I’ve been a student of, because I have been very fascinated by why some artists are huge and others aren’t. The funny thing is, it’s not about talent, because I’ve known some incredibly talented people that have had only moderate careers or no careers at all. The real keys to success are drive and determination. You need to be willing to walk through walls to get to where you need to go and not get discouraged. I think that is something really big they have all had in common.