The Complete Idiot's Guide To The Music Business

This book is written for the musician who needs to learn the business, as well the businessperson entering the music industry. Author Michael Miller covers all the key business topics and reveals the wealth of job opportunities in the industry. Topics include finding an agent, negotiating contracts, publishing songs, collecting royalties, and promotion strategies. For the non-musician, Miller talks about careers in artist management, concert promotion, music production, and radio. This book also contains essential information on the new frontier of music as it relates to the Internet.