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Music DispatchREFERENCE BOOKS
Catalog
2006
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CAREER DEVELOPMENT . . . . . . . .2Business . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . .2Promotion & Performance . . . . . . .
.8Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
SONGWRITING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14LYRICS . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20SINGING . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . .23REFERENCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.26Chart History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26Listening
Guides . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29Score & Sound Masterworks .
. . . .32Music Dictionaries & Handbooks . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . .32Fiction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.33Games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
BIOGRAPHIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34Popular Music . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .34Classical & Opera . . . . . . . .
. . . . .45
MUSIC HISTORY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48Pop/Rock . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48Jazz & Blues . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . .52Classical & Opera . . . . . . . . . . . .
.54Musicals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57Religious
& World Music . . . . . . . .58
PIANO/KEYBOARD . . . . . . . . . . . .60INSTRUMENTS . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . .62(BANJO, BRASS, MANDOLIN, STRINGS,WOODWINDS,
UKULELE, VARIOUS,TURNTABLE/DJ)
TIPBOOK SERIES . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
GUITAR & BASS . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.66Manufacturer-Specific . . . . . . . . . .66(AMPEG, FENDER,
G&L, GIBSON, GRETSCH, GUILD, HÖFNER, LARSONBROTHERS, MARTIN,
NATIONALRESONATOR, OVATION, PEAVEY, PRS,RICKENBACKER, TAYLOR,
YAMAHA)
Guitar Identification & History . . . .70Equipment &
Performance . . . . . . .73Bass Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . .74Maintenance & Construction . . . . .76
AMPS & PEDALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78DRUMS . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80WHAT’S A…? SERIES . . . . . . . .
. .84AUDIO TECHNOLOGY . . . . . . . . . .85Dictionaries . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . .85MIDI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . .85Recording Equipment & Techniques . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . .85Sound Advice Series . . . . . . . . . . .96Recording
Business & History . . . .97Live Sound . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . .99Sampling & Synthesizers . . . . . . .101Drum
Machines/Loops . . . . . . . . .102
SOFTWARE TUTORIALS . . . . . . .103Books . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . .103CD-ROMs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.111DVDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
INDEXES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113Alphabetical
by Title . . . . . . . . . . .113
PUBLISHERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
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CAREER DEVELOPMENTBUSINESS
2005 RECORDING INDUSTRY SOURCEBOOKBook/CD-ROM PackArtistproThis
standard bearer publica-tion contains over 15,000 listsin over 60
categories rangingfrom record labels and music
publishers to radio stations, recording studios,
equipmentmanufacturers and suppliers, tour support companies,venues
and far too much other info to list here! Every copyof the
Recording Industry Sourcebook contains aWin/Mac CD-ROM of all of
the data so you can take it withyou on the road.______00331229 (600
pages, 8-1/2" x 11")...$79.95
ISBN# 1-932929-02-9
ALL YOU NEED TOKNOW ABOUT THEMUSIC BUSINESS – 5TH EDITIONby
Donald S. PassmanSimon & Schuster, Inc.Whether you are a
performer,writer or executive, Passman’srevered and exhaustive
guideto the legal and financial
aspects of the music world is an essential tool,
offeringauthoritative, up-to-the-minute information.______00331238
Hardcover (444 pages,
6-1/2" x 9-1/2")..................$30.00ISBN# 0-7432-4637-3
BREAKIN’ IN TO THE MUSIC BUSINESSby Alan H. SiegelCherry Lane
MusicA standard guide to the industry, thisconcise, complete and
well-docu-mented guide explains the intri-cacies of the music
business. Written
by one of the country’s top entertainment attorneys, thisbook
includes separate sections on terminology, “buzzwords” and
acronyms, plus interviews with topperformers, executives, managers
and artists. ______02508650 (276 pages, 6" x
9")...........$14.95
ISBN# 0-8952-4156-0
BUILDING YOUR MUSIC CAREERMASTER CLASS DVD SERIESwith David
RosenthalBerklee PressPlease see the Music DispatchDVD Catalog for
a completedescription.
______50448013 DVD
...................................$19.95ISBN# 0-87639-031-9
THE COMPLETE MUSICBUSINESS OFFICEBook/CD-ROM Packby Greg
ForestArtistproThis is the most expansive bookand CD set on the
market today,with over 125 essential con-tracts and forms for
conductingmusic and entertainment indus-
try business with fun and educational commentary by theauthor on
each document. In addition to just about everycontract you’ll ever
need to run your business, Forest hasincluded all relevant US
government documents for filingcopyrights. The book is accompanied
by a CD-ROMcontaining the contract library in a number of
formats.______00330445 (234 pages, 8-1/2" x 11")...$39.95
ISBN# 0-8728-8711-1
CONFESSIONS OF A RECORDPRODUCER – 2ND EDITIONHOW TO SURVIVE
THESCAMS AND SHAMSOF THE MUSIC BUSINESSby Moses AvalonBackbeat
Books
Now completely updated and revised, this streetwiseguide helps
musicians, producers, and others protecttheir rights and preserve
their assets in today’s cutthroatmusic recording industry. This
second edition examinesthe impact of recent developments in the
industry,including Internet file sharing and streaming, mergersand
acquisitions, trade associations and their agendas,and
more.______00330857 (276 pages,
7-3/8" x 9-3/8").................$19.95ISBN# 0-87930-660-2
THE CRAFT ANDBUSINESS OFSONGWRITING, 2ND EDITIONby John
BrahenyWriter’s Digest BooksCo-Founder of the Los
AngelesSongwriters Showcase JohnBraheny teaches you the craft
of
songwriting while going behind the scenes of the musicbusiness
to reveal insider secrets that will make yourwork stand out. Dozens
of exercises will show you howto: develop a songwriter’s
consciousness; overcomebarriers in the creative process; write in
all musicalstyles, and for film and TV; and skillfully manage
thebusiness of demos and contracts. This updated editionalso covers
online opportunities for songwriters.______00330944 (372 pages,
8-1/2" x 11")...$22.99
ISBN# 1-58297-085-8
FILM AND TELEVISIONCOMPOSER’S RESOURCE GUIDE by Mark Northam and
Lisa Anne MillerHal LeonardThis comprehensive resourceguide
provides all the prac-tical tools and informationneeded to organize
and run a
film and television music business. It lists composer
re-sources, such as a glossary of terms and abbreviations,info on
performing rights organizations, attorneys andagents, listings of
different markets to tap, internetresources, and much more.
______00330420 Spiral Bound (198 pages,
8-1/2" x 11") .....................$34.95ISBN# 0-7935-9561-4
FROM OPTION TOOPENING – REVISEDAND UPDATEDA GUIDE TO PRODUCING
PLAYSOFF-BROADWAYby Donald C. FarberLimelight EditionsFor the
potential, as well as theprofessional, producer and forwriters,
actors, directors, and
investors, this book is for anyone wanting or needing
tounderstand the process of producing Off Broadway playsfrom start
to finish. Written in crisp, clear, nonlegallanguage that the
layman can easily understand, every pagereflects the experience and
expertise of Farber, a well-known and highly respected theatrical
attorney. The bookcontains detailed information on how to: option a
property,raise money, obtain a theater, deal with the cast and
otherpersonnel, the art of negotiation, partnerships and
co-production agreements, and much more. Especially usefulare the
updated and expanded appendixes, which includeall new budgets and
actual examples of today’s commonlyused legal forms and
contracts.______00332690 (224 pages, 6" x 9") ...........$14.95
ISBN# 0-87910-318-3
THE FUTURE OF MUSICby Dave Kusek & Gerd LeonhardBerklee
Press PublicationsFor the iPod, downloading mar-ket, this book will
explain newways of discovering music, newways of acquiring it and
howtechnology trends will makemusic “flow like water,” benefit-
ing the people who love music and make music. ______50448055
(208 pages, 6" x 9") ...........$16.95
ISBN# 0-87639-059-9
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THE FUTURE OF THE MUSICBUSINESSHOW TO SUCCEED WITH THENEW
DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIESby Steve GordonBook/CD-ROM PackBackbeat
BooksNew technologies are revolu-
tionizing the music business. While these changes maybe smashing
traditional business models, eroding CDsales, and creating havoc
among the major recordcompanies, they are also providing new
opportunitiesfor unsigned artists, independent labels, and
musicentrepreneurs. This book provides a legal and businessroadmap
as well as practical tips for people looking to:sell music online •
develop an online record company •create an Internet radio station
• open an online musicstore • use peer-to-peer networks to promote
and sellmusic • take advantage of wireless technologies • andmuch
more. The accompanying CD-ROM includes atwo-hour seminar,
additional interviews, and hundredsof active links to legal,
business, and technicalresources, plus links to web pages updating
the book soit will never be out of date.______00331301 (220
pages,
7-3/8" x 9-1/4")..................$22.95ISBN# 0-87930-844-3
GET IT IN WRITING:THE MUSICIAN’SGUIDE TO MUSIC BUSINESSby Brian
McPhersonHal LeonardGet It in Writing is actuallythree books in
one: 1) Anoverview of the entire musicbusiness and the players
involved; 2) Interviews with top industry professionals;and 3) A
huge collection of sample agreements withextensive commentary from
the author. This indispensiblebook covers: recording contracts,
demo deals, copyrightsand trademarks, music publishing, performance
rights,motion pictures and TV, artist management, producers,band
partnerships, and plenty more. ______00330239 (250 pages, 8-1/2" x
11") ..$29.95
ISBN# 0-7935-6699-1
HOW TO GET A JOB IN THE MUSICAND RECORDING INDUSTRYby Keith
HatschekBerklee PressThis guide provides a nuts-and-bolts“how-to”
approach to developing asuccessful job search game plan to
land a great job in the music and recording industry.Readers
will learn the necessary skills of the business toplot strategies
and tactics for getting that career-startingjob offer. Features
interviews with leading professionalsin the recording industry, an
in-depth look at the record-ing industry from a true insider, and
an overview of newmedia opportunities for music
careers.______50449505 (304 pages, 6" x 9") ...........$24.95
ISBN# 0-634-01868-X
HOW TO HAVE YOUR HIT SONG PUBLISHEDby Jay WarnerHal LeonardThis
step-by-step book allows song-writers to prepare and
educatethemselves in the ways of musicpublishing – an essential
guide that
anyone associated with the music industry needs forconstant
reference. Also included are sample copies ofthe many forms and
contracts songwriters encounter;information on understanding music
trade magazinesand charts; and lists of publishers, record
companiesand producers.______00183318 (272 pages, 6" x
9")...........$14.95
ISBN# 0-88188-779-X
HOW TO MAKEIT IN THE NEW MUSICBUSINESSby Robert
WolffWatson-GuptillThis volume leads both noviceand professional
musiciansinto today’s digital world,helping them to take
completecontrol over all aspects of their
music, from writing and performing to recording andselling.
Motivating readers to live their dreams, authorRobert Wolff shows
how anyone can: set up and runtheir own music business and become a
highlysuccessful businessman or businesswoman • recordmajor label
quality music in their home, aided by tipsfrom music professionals
• broadcast music over theirown web site and radio station to a
potential audience ofover 500 million people via the world wide web
• do allthis without a major record label’s support. The bookalso
includes interviews with some major names in themusic business.
This is a how-to guide for anyone,offering step-by-step advice to
make it in the musicbusiness in your own way, on your own
terms.______00331374 (288 pages, 7" x 9-1/8").....$19.95
ISBN# 0-8230-7954-6
HOW TO STAGEA PLAY, MAKE AFORTUNE, WIN A TONYAND BECOME
ATHEATRICAL ICONby Charles MarowitzLimelight EditionsBased almost
entirely on theauthor’s personal experiences,this concise handbook
follows
a director’s journey from the casting process to openingnight,
revealing the hidden or unspoken aspects of playand stage
production that are rarely, if ever, described intheater manuals
and textbooks. Mr. Marowitz discussestopics such as rehearsals,
characterization, blocking,tempo-rhythm, dramaturgy, and
actor-and-audiencepsychology, demystifying an art form that is
often dealtwith only in terms of concepts and ideology rather
thanthe mundane, nitty-gritty nuts-and-bolts requirements ofjust
“getting the show on the road.”______00332695 (154 pages, 5" x 7")
...........$12.95
ISBN# 0-87910-322-1
I DON’T NEED A RECORD DEAL!YOUR SURVIVAL GUIDE FOR THEINDIE
MUSIC REVOLUTIONby Daylie Deanna SchwartzWatson-GuptillThousands of
people want tobe recording stars, but lack adeal with a record
label. Whiletoday’s musicians have all the
tools they need to build a recording career on their own–
pro-tools for inexpensive recording and homerecording, marketing on
the Internet, and opportunitiesto license their music for use in
films, television,advertising, and video games – they don’t always
havethe skills to use them. This book is a
comprehensivestep-by-step guide to the new world of
independentrecording. Drawing on interviews from over 150musicians
and industry pros, Schwartz shows readershow to put out a CD and
market it through the media,radio, clubs, and retail. But more
importantly, she showsmusicians how to create a business around
music and todevelop opportunities for earning a living. Truly
asurvival guide for novice and professional musiciansalike, I Don’t
Need a Record Deal! brings informationon developing one’s own
independent music careertogether, adding new resources and taking
the readerinto the future of music.______00331375 (304 pages,
6-1/4" x 9").....$19.95
ISBN# 0-8230-7948-1
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MAKING YOUR LIVING AS A STRING PLAYERCAREER GUIDANCE FROM
THEEXPERTS AT STRINGS MAGAZINEedited by Greg CahillString Letter
PublishingInside this volume, culled fromthe pages of the
award-winningStrings magazine, you will find
practical tips on writing a resume, starting a freelancecareer,
getting an edge in the workplace, creating yourown chamber music
series, setting up a successfulteaching studio in your home, and
much, much more.______00331094 (96 pages, 6" x 9")
.............$12.95
ISBN# 0-634-06546-7
MAKING MUSIC MAKE MONEYAN INSIDER’S GUIDE TO BECOMINGYOUR OWN
MUSIC PUBLISHERby Eric BeallBerklee PressMaking Music Make Money
willeducate songwriters, as well asaspiring music business
entrepre-neurs in the basics of becoming an
effective independent music publisher. Topics include
adiscussion of the various roles a publisher plays in themusic
business: collection, administration, protection,exploitation and
evaluation. A major emphasis is placed onthe exploitation process,
and the importance of creating asound business model for a new
publishing venture.______50448009 (288 pages, 6" x 9")
...........$26.95
ISBN# 0-87639-007-6
MAKING MUSIC YOUR BUSINESSby David EllefsonBackbeat
BooksProfessional electric bassist DavidEllefson draws on nearly 20
years ofrecording and touring experience toshare his hands-on
knowledge abouthow the music industry works –
from the musician’s perspective. Developed to helpmusicians
headed for “the big time” avoid the frustrationsof trial and error
that Ellefson encountered, MakingMusic Your Business explores in
detail the key areas ofmanagement, recording, promotion, touring,
and careerimage.______00330284 (142 pages, 6" x
9")...........$14.95
ISBN# 0-8793-0460-X
MILLION DOLLARMISTAKESSTEERING YOUR MUSIC CAREERCLEAR OF LIES,
CONS,CATASTROPHES, AND LANDMINESby Moses AvalonBackbeat
BooksEveryone knows the successstories of the music industry –how
Michael Jackson’s Thriller
blew the roof off and how Clive Davis helped orchestrateCarlos
Santana’s stunning comeback. But now you’ll findout about people
who were dead wrong. This bookdetails some of the most expensive
blunders ever madeby artists and by record executives, managers
andproducers who’ve worked with stars such as MichaelJackson,
Christina Aguilera, The Beatles, Madonna,Nickelback, Bob Dylan,
Dido, The Rolling Stones, anddozens more. From contract and
copyright screw-ups tosheer arrogance and lying, this book includes
eye-opening revelations on: the pitfalls of employing a
familymember • the marketability of suicide • the
industry’saccepted levels of lies and thievery • and much,
muchmore.______00331341 (256 pages,
7-3/8" x 9-1/4")..................$19.95ISBN# 0-87930-827-3
MONEYMAKING MUSICby Jeffrey P. FisherArtistproThis exciting
title is your com-plete guide to making, keep-ing, protecting and
expandingyour music business fortune.With this book, you will learn
adetailed, proven method forstarting your own music busi-ness and
succeeding.
______00330919 (220 pages, 8-1/2" x 11") ..$24.95ISBN#
1-93114-012-X
MONSTERS AND ANGELSSURVIVING A CAREER IN MUSICby Seymour
BernsteinHal LeonardThis book by internationallyknown writer,
composer,teacher and lecturer SeymourBernstein, He teaches
readersthe truth about performing
careers, offering insights and advice on both personaland
musical issues. In Part 2, he discusses the impor-tance of music
education, covering both “monster” and“angel” teachers, managers
and critics. Bernsteinbelieves that everyone has a right to develop
whatevertalent they have, for self-fulfillment and
self-develop-ment, if not necessarily for a career.______00220098
(528 pages, 6" x 9") ..........$22.95
ISBN# 0-634-07837-2
MUSIC COPYRIGHT FOR THE NEWMILLENNIUMby David J. Moser,
Esq.ArtistproCopyright law and the owner-ship of intellectual
propertywill continue to be the life-blood of the music industryand
the source from which the
income of musicians will be derived. Music Copyrightfor the
Millennium will give you a thorough under-standing of copyright law
as it applies specifically tomusic. In an easy-to-understand style,
this bookprovides explanations of the relevant provisions of
U.S.copyright law and demonstrates how they are used in themusic
industry.______00330796 (184 pages, 8-1/2" x 11")...$39.95
ISBN# 1-93114-016-2
MUSIC PUBLISHING –5TH EDITIONTHE REAL ROAD TOMUSIC BUSINESS
SUCCESSby Tim WhitsettArtistproThis guide is the musicindustry’s
authoritative guide-post to traditional musicpublishing. It will
empower
you to succeed at starting up your own company,climbing the
corporate ladder in your current job, oradding profits to your
current music business activities.Learn how to forecast sales,
calculate advances, evaluatecopyright purchases, negotiate
contracts and licenses,manage personnel and company affairs
efficiently,maximize commercial potential, and so much
more.______00330567 (208 pages, 8-1/2" x 11") ..$49.95
ISBN# 0-87288-758-8
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MUSIC PUBLISHING 101Berklee in the Pocket Seriesby George
HowardBerklee PressThis handy primer and quick referenceguide will
help you around the manyobstacles of the shifting music industryand
the vital importance publishing playsto help you make money from
yourmusic. Also includes a glossary of music
publishing and copyright terms as well as music organi-zations
for further research.______50448058 (31 pages, 4.5" x 11")
..........$9.95
ISBN# 0-87639-062-9
THE MUSICIANS ATLAS 20068TH EDITIONMusic Resource GroupThe
Musician’s Atlas, the best-selling contact and networkingdirectory,
is created especiallyfor musicians and others toconnect with fans
and music
business professionals. Completely updated for 2006,this eighth
edition includes 15,000+ U.S. and Inter-national contacts in more
than 28 categories includingclub talent buyers; college &
festival bookers; com-mercial & college radio programmers;
promoters &publicitists; film & TV music supervisors;
distributors,marketing services & other essential contacts.
Highlightsof the new edition include more than 800 newperformance
opportunities; song contests & CDcompilation contacts; and
eCommerce services.______00331387 (368 pages, 8-1/2" x
11")...$49.95
ISBN# 0-9669368-6-8
NAVIGATING THE MUSIC INDUSTRYCURRENT ISSUES &BUSINESS
MODELSedited by Dick Weissman andFrank JermanceHal LeonardFor
anyone planning a career inthe music business, Navigating theMusic
Industry is an excellent
introduction to all the issues facing artists today. Itcombines
the myriad talents of teachers, lawyers andmusicians to provide a
comprehensive overview of theindustry. The first half of the book,
“Controversial Issues,”concentrates on the “music” side of this
world – everythingfrom censorship to regional music scenes to the
future ofcountry music to the debate between indie and majorlabels.
The second half, “Business Models,” looks at the“business” side,
and contains many tips about the practicalside of the music
industry – using internet content, budgets& breakevens, tax
issues, when to incorporate and why, andmuch more. Simply put,
Navigating the Music Industry isthe most complete book on the
subject to date.______00330756 (400 pages, 6" x 9")
...........$18.95
ISBN# 0-634-02652-6
NETWORKING STRATEGIES FOR THENEW MUSIC BUSINESSDEVELOPING
SUCCESSFULRELATIONSHIPS IN TODAY’SMUSIC INDUSTRYby Dan
KimpelThomson CourseTechnology
If the philosophy “who you know, what you know, andwho knows
you” can ever be considered true, it’s in themusic business. Every
deal that goes down in the musicbusiness is almost always a direct
result of a personalcontact. From the well-known author of the very
suc-cessful Networking in the Music Business, this book actsas a
guide to making your personal strengths andrelationships with
others work for you in this uniqueindustry. You’ll learn the
importance of connecting toothers who share your aspirations,
energies, andenthusiasm. You’ll understand how to strategize your
wayto a successful career through personal relationships.Whether
you’re a professional or an aspirant in the musicbusiness – a
songwriter, recording artist, musician,composer, music editor,
music educator, music publisher,DJ, publicist, PR expert,
entertainment lawyer – or if youplan on working with any of the
above, this book is yourkey to developing the people skills
necessary to achievesuccess in this billion dollar global
industry.______00331884 (246 pages,
7-3/5" x 9-1/5")..................$24.95ISBN# 1-59200-753-8
THE NEW MUSICTHERAPIST’S HANDBOOK – SECOND EDITIONby Suzanne B.
HanserBerklee PressDr. Hanser’s well-respected MusicTherapist’s
Handbook has beenthoroughly updated and revised to
reflect the latest developments in the field of music therapy.It
includes: an introduction to music therapy, new
clinicalapplications and techniques, helpful case studies
andanecdotes, and information on designing, implementingand
evaluating individualized treatment programs,including guidelines
for beginning music therapists.______50449424 (280 pages, 6" x 9")
...........$29.95
ISBN# 0-634-00645-2
NEW SONGWRITERS’GUIDE TO MUSICPUBLISHING –3RD EDITIONEVERYTHING
YOU NEED TOKNOW TO MAKE THE BESTPUBLISHING DEALS FORYOUR SONGSby
Randy PoeWriter’s Digest Books
In The New Songwriter’s Guide to Music Publishing,author and
music insider Randy Poe teaches readers howto get the best deals
for their songs. This revised edition:Features knowledgeable
insider advice, giving aspiringsongwriters a leg up on the
competition; Provides clearinstruction that’s right on the mark, as
well as informativesidebars, sample forms, and amusing anecdotes;
Coversthe basics of song publishing options, from single
songcontracts, to full-time positions as staff writers, to
startingone’s own company. Updated for the internet age,
therefreshed content will be an essential reference foranyone
trying to sell their songs.______00331400 (160 pages, 8-1/2" x
11")...$18.99
ISBN# 1-58297-383-0
THE NEW TAX GUIDE FOR ARTISTS OF EVERY PERSUASIONACTORS,
DIRECTORS, MUSICIANS,SINGERS AND OTHERSHOW BIZ FOLKSby Peter Jason
Riley, CPALimelight EditionsPeter Jason Riley is a CPA who formany
years has practiced in the
Boston area. His book opens with basic material thatapplies to
everyone, offering a roadmap through today’stax landscape and
general discussions of different typesof income, various kinds of
expenses and IRS-allowed taxdeductions. Following are the chapters
that deal with thespecific tax situation relevant to each category
of artist.These range from the cost of acting lessons and
makeupthrough depreciation of guitars and the maintenance ofhome
studios to income from teaching jobs and royalties.In the final
sections of the book, Riley considers variousways performers and
other arts professionals can reducetheir taxes, explains how to
prepare for an audit, andsuggests ways to locate, evaluate, choose
and effectivelywork with a professional arts-oriented tax
advisor.______00332626 (158 pages, 6" x 8-3/4").....$14.95
ISBN# 0-87910-966-1
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THE PLAIN & SIMPLEGUIDE TO MUSICPUBLISHINGby Randall
WixenForeword by Tom PettyHal LeonardMusic publishing is one of
themost complex parts of the musicbusiness and yet it can be
themost lucrative area of income for
musicians. Expert and industry veteran Randall Wixenpresents a
clear, concise approach on how musicpublishing works today. It is
written for the laymusician/songwriter but contains enough
substance tobe worthwhile for those already holding positions
withinthe business. Topics covered include everything
frommechanical, performing and synch rights to sub-publishing,
foreign rights, copyright basics, types ofpublishing deals, advice
on representation, and more.Get a view from the top, in plain
English.______00331266 Hardcover
(240 pages, 6" x 9") ...........$18.95ISBN# 0-634-09054-2
THE PROFESSIONALMUSICIAN’S LEGALCOMPANIONby Michael A.
AczonArtistProAvoid the legal pratfalls musi-cians often fall into
when navi-gating the rough waters of themusic industry. Attorney
Michael
Aczon delivers common-sense understanding to his readersby
explaining what to sign, what not to sign, what commonmusic and
other entertainment contract language means(in plain English) and
when to seek the advice of a qualifiedmusic industry attorney.
Whether you are new to the musicbusiness, or an experienced
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music(business!).______00331228 (222 pages,
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THE REAL DEALHOW TO GET SIGNED TO ARECORD LABELby Daylie Deanna
SchwartzWatson-GuptillRevised and completely up-dated edition of
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Included in this thoroughly revised and updatedsecond edition are
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well as three brandnew chapters: “Taking Care of Business,”
“MakingMoney Promoting Your Talent,” and “Using YourSongwriting
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completely revised andupdated appendices providing information on
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ISBN# 0-8230-8405-1
REALITY CHECKPRICELESS ADVICEFOR MUSICIANSby Josquin des Pres
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the smart steps a musician can take to get there. Even themost
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confusingjungle of the music industry.______00331046 (138 pages,
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ISBN# 1-93114-030-8
SECRETS OF NEGOTIATINGA RECORD CONTRACTTHE MUSICIAN’S GUIDE
TOUNDERSTANDING AND AVOIDINGSNEAKY LAWYER TRICKSby Moses
AvalonBackbeat BooksThis book exposes the multi-
layered language of recording agreements crafted bymajor label
lawyers. It deconstructs actual contracts andtranslates them into
“real English,” presenting theoriginals and decoded versions side
by side. Thisrevealing handbook explains the need for each
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outlinesalternatives for developing new contracts. User-friendly,it
clarifies common terms uniquely redefined by themusic industry, and
has entertaining inside stories.______00330776 (320 pages,
7-3/8" x 9-1/4")..................$22.95ISBN# 0-87930-636-X
START AND RUN YOUROWN RECORD LABELby Daylie Deanna
SchwartzWatson-GuptillThis authoritative resource foranyone who
ever dreamt of build-ing their own record businessfrom the ground
up is a compre-hensive, informative, practical,and accessible book
covering
every aspect of setting up, owning, and operating arecord label.
Since the publication of the first edition,the music industry has
witnessed a new era forindependent record labels. While not
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moreaffordable for practically anyone to record their ownmusic at
home and to sell it online and at performances.As a result,
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$30 MUSIC SCHOOLBook/CD-ROM Packby Michael W. DeanThomson
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tojump into making music, get it
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He is a starving artistand musician with a punk rock ethic who has
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THIS BUSINESS OFARTIST MANAGEMENT– 4TH EDITIONby Xavier M.
Frascogna, Jr.and H. Lee HetheringtonWatson-GuptillThe streamlined,
reorganized,and updated edition of thisbook is informed by the
trans-formation of the music
industry in recent years. Online music has providedmuch of the
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new avenues ofdistribution and promotion to some 60
millionconsumers. The new edition of this book accounts forthis
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Internet’s integration into themarketing process, Internet chapters
are now spreadout to relevant locations throughout the narrative.
Inaddition, the first edition’s chapter on promotion,“Promoting the
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video, and televisionpromotion; sales promotion and
miscellaneousactivities; and online promotion. As before, the
authorprovides a practical guide to planning and producing
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highest possiblerecord sales.______00331380 Hardcover (292
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THIS BUSINESS OF MUSIC – 9TH EDITIONBook/CD Packby William
Krasilovsky, Sidney Shemel, and John M. GrossWatson-GuptillA
perennial bestseller, thisdefinitive guide to all legal,
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edition addresses the implications of MP3,the Copyright Term
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“bible of the musicbusiness” moves into its 40th year, the book’s
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newcentury, including: MP3 record duplication, Internetsales, and
cybercasting • digital record performancerights for artists and
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the music business.______00331382 Hardcover (526 pages,
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THE TRUTH ABOUT THEMUSIC BUSINESSA GRASSROOTS BUSINESSAND LEGAL
GUIDEby Steve MooreThomson CourseTechnologyWhether you’re a solo
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WHAT THEY’LL NEVERTELL YOU ABOUT THE MUSIC BIZby Peter M.
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WHO KILLED THE JINGLE?HOW A UNIQUE AMERICAN ARTFORM
DISAPPEAREDby Steve KarmenHal LeonardIn this funny and insightful
inves-tigation, Steve Karmen – dubbedthe “King of the Jingle” by
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(200 pages, 6" x 9") ...........$22.95ISBN# 0-634-06656-0
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PROMOTION & PERFORMANCE
ALL AREA ACCESS PERSONAL MANAGEMENT FORUNSIGNED MUSICIANSby Marc
DavisonHal LeonardSuccess in the music businessisn’t the result of
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Topics include startinga band, booking gigs, press and the media,
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BOOKING, PROMOTINGAND MARKETING YOUR MUSICA COMPLETE GUIDE
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ISBN# 0-87288-739-1
BUILD AND MANAGEYOUR MUSIC CAREERby Maurice JohnsonArtistproLose
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ISBN# 0-8728-8725-1
THE BUSINESS OF GETTING MORE GIGS AS APROFESSIONALMUSICIANby Bob
PopykHal LeonardA collection of Bob Popyk’s mosttalked-about
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Musicians who take his advice will soon bewell on their way to more
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CASH TRACKSCOMPOSE, PRODUCE, AND SELLYOUR ORIGINAL
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7-3/8" x 9-1/8")..................$24.99ISBN# 1-59200-741-4
THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO HOUSE CONCERTSAND OTHER
SATISFYINGALTERNATIVE VENUESBook/CD-ROM Packby Nyree
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ISBN# 1-93114-031-6
EAR TRAININGTHE COMPLETE GUIDEFOR ALL MUSICIANSBook/CD Packby
Keith WyattMusicians Institute PressEver wanted to play by ear?
Ifyou weren’t lucky enough to beborn with this talent, don’tworry –
you can learn with this
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GETTING SIGNED!AN INSIDER’S GUIDE TO THERECORD INDUSTRYby George
HowardBerklee PressFor unsigned musicians, it is vitalto your
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preparing your music,targeting a label, and getting your
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Even if you are comfortable without a label, it willhelp you
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people as possible. GettingSigned! shows you how.______50448024
(218 pages, 6" x 9") ...........$26.95
ISBN# 0-87639-045-9
THE GIGGING MUSICIANHOW TO GET, PLAY ANDKEEP THE GIGby Billy
MitchellBackbeat BooksPacked with proven solutionsdeveloped from
real-life experi-ences, this book analyzes boththe business and
creativechallenges of successful gigging.
Articles on specific issues in landing, planning, andplaying
gigs are accompanied by firsthand viewpointsfrom musicians, agents,
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and in the studio.This well-rounded reference offers practical
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GIGORAMA SOLOFLIGHT 1.0THE COMPLETEMANAGEMENTSOFTWARE
FORPERFORMING MUSICIANSBook/CD-ROM Pack by Maurice
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ISBN# 1-93114-019-7
GOING PRO DEVELOPING A PROFESSIONALCAREER IN THE MUSIC
INDUSTRYby Kenny KernerMusicians Institute PressEverything
musicians need toknow to go pro, includinginformation about
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business managers and booking agents, recordcompanies, A&R,
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ISBN# 0-7935-9594-0
HOT HITS, CHEAP DEMOSTHE REAL-WORLD GUIDETO MUSIC BUSINESS
SUCCESSby Nadine CondonBackbeat BooksThis book reveals the secrets
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direction for you to plan and evaluate your path tosuccess. Hot
Hits, Cheap Demos shows you how to:jumpstart your career • create a
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ISBN# 0-87930-762-5
HOW TO FIND GIGS THATPAY BIG BUCKSHal LeonardPlease see the
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HOW TO SUCCEED IN AN ENSEMBLEREFLECTIONS ON A LIFE INCHAMBER
MUSICby Abram LoftAmadeus PressPerformer and scholar AbramLoft
wants every chamber musi-cian to be a strong, collabora-
tive ensemble voice. Here’s his hard-headed advice onchoosing
colleagues, rehearsing and performingeffectively together, building
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(308 pages, 6" x 9") ...........$24.95ISBN# 1-57467-078-6
MAKE YOUR OWN MUSIC VIDE0by Ed GaskellCMP BooksThe advent of
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has blownthe music video genre wide
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Over 400 color photosprovide creative inspiration and hands-on
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theone that may just end up on MTV.______00331309 (198 pages, 8" x
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ISBN# 1-57820-246-9
MAKING A LIVING INYOUR LOCAL MUSICMARKET – 3RD EDITIONREALIZING
YOUR MARKETINGPOTENTIALby Dick WeissmanHal LeonardThis book shows
you how toexpand and develop your skillsas a musician and a
composer
right in your own backyard. Making a Living in YourLocal Music
Market explores topics relevant to musi-cians of every level: Why
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Detailed coverageof regional music markets, including Austin,
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ISBN# 0-634-09924-8
MAKING MONEYMAKING MUSICTHE MUSICIAN’S GUIDETO COVER GIGSby
Quint Randle and Bill EvansBackbeat BooksMaking Money Making
Musicguides artists through every aspectof achieving financial
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through lucrative cover gigs. This easy-to-use referenceshows
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ISBN# 0-87930-720-X
THE MUSICIAN’S GUIDE TO THE INTERNET– SECOND EDITIONby Todd
Souvignier and Gary HustwitHal LeonardThis fully revised and
updatededition is loaded with even morepractical information on how
to
take full advantage of all the information age has to
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ISBN# 0-634-01012-3
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THE MUSICIAN’S INTERNETONLINE STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESSIN THE MUSIC
INDUSTRYby Peter SpellmanBerklee PressHelp your music career take
off bytaking advantage of the Internet.Learn how to build a web
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increase traffic, create a web presence, sell, share, andlicense
your music online, webcast your music, developyour fan base, and
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ISBN# 0-634-03586-X
PLANET MUSICIAN THE WORLD MUSICSOURCEBOOK FOR MUSICIANSBook/CD
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accomplished profes-sional, you can expand yourmusical horizons
with this
book’s practice material from around the globe. Presentsfresh
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listening skills, and develop rhythmic mastery. ______00220008 (152
pages, 9" x 12").........$22.95
ISBN# 0-7935-8695-X
PREPARING FOR YOUR CONCERTMASTER CLASS DVD SERIESwith Joanne
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RUTHLESS SELFPROMOTION IN THEMUSIC INDUSTRY –2ND EDITIONby
Jeffrey P. FisherThomson CourseTechnologyDespite the ever-changing
natureof the music industry, one
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both existing and new buyers.______00331710 (300 pages, 7-1/8" x
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ISBN# 1-59200-745-7
THE SELF-PROMOTINGMUSICIAN STRATEGIES FOR INDEPENDENTMUSIC
SUCCESSby Peter SpellmanBerklee PressIf you are an independent
musician,producer, studio owner, or label, you
must have this book! Written by Peter Spellman, Director ofthe
career development center at Berklee College of Music,this book
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This amazingcollection will teach you how to use the Internet to
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played on college radio. ______50449423 (304 pages, 6" x
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ISBN# 0-6340-0644-4
SUCCEEDING IN MUSICA BUSINESS HANDBOOKFOR PERFORMERS,
SONGWRITERS,AGENTS, MANAGERS & PROMOTERSBook/CD-ROM Packby John
StiernbergBackbeat BooksWritten for both musicians and
musical entrepreneurs, this user-friendly guide spells outthe
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You’ll learn how to take a strategic approachto all aspects of
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ISBN# 0-87930-702-1
THIS BUSINESS OF MUSIC MARKETING & PROMOTION – 2ND EDITIONby
Tad LathropWatson-GuptillThe maxim in the music industryhas always
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don’t have to. In
language that is simple and direct, author Tad Lathropdetails
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HOW TO BE A HIT SONGWRITERPOLISHING AND MARKETING YOURLYRICS AND
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HOW TO WRITE A HITSONG – REVISEDTHE COMPLETE GUIDE TOWRITING
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HOW TO WRITE SONGS ON GUITARA GUITAR-PLAYING ANDSONGWRITING
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Thisinspirational handbook
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HOW TO WRITE SONGS ONKEYBOARDSA COMPLETE COURSETO HELP YOU
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INSIDE CLASSICROCK TRACKSSONGWRITING AND RECORDINGSECRETS OF 100
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BooksPresenting a remarkableselection of songs ranging
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INSIDE THE MUSICTHE MUSICIAN'S GUIDE TOCOMPOSITION,
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