How to Make It in the New Music Business: Lessons, Tips, and Inspiration from Music's Biggest and Best

by Robert Wolff

Book Overview

The Music Business Has Completely Changed.It's Time You Take Control Of It With The Book That Will Show You How.Music's Legends Show You How To...* Write Your Best Song with Pop Songwriting Superstar... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0823079546
• ISBN13: 9780823079544
• Release Date: May 2004
• Publisher: Billboard Books
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 7.0" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

A holistic view of the music business

Recently I was looking for a book to learn more about the music business, contracts, marketing, new ways of distribution, etc. I encountered this book and was surprised by the lack of reviews. But nevertheless I decided to get a sample into my kindle and read the first chapter. After that I bought it and kept reading. The book isdivided into 14 different lessons which are organized in a logical manner analogous to the way you go into starting a business, producing and album and selling it. The book covers a lot of material and it iswritten in a very friendly way, easy to understand, but still using a language that professionals are not to going to find silly (if you know what I mean). If you've been doing music for a while, you will find that many of the things you already do. But there are some not very obvious things that are worth the reading of the book. I am sure it will vary depending on the kind of experience you've had. I will say it is a very holistic , and not that superficial, coverage of the music business. It is a fact that music is changing so fast that without doubt many of the things in this book will soon be obsolete, i.e.software programs, websites, etc. So I hope that there is an update at some point in the future. This being said I don't feel the book is dated in any significant way at this point. If you are interested in music and music business you willdefinitely find some sound advice and a lot of inspiration in this book. It opened my mind in many ways.

Good

Old music vs. new, old methods vs. new methods, digital vs. analog, all these "enemies" are presented here in detail coupled with an analysis of cons and pros of every part involved. The book is a bible for those just starting in the music industry, and a revelation for people that have been in the business for a long time. New technologies and methods take over the old school and many people have a hard time adjusting, this title will help all these people get through the transition easy and without problems.

This book was a great overview

of what is needed in order to suceed in todays music industry. Well written and inspiring it is a very enjoyable read for anyone just starting out in the business or veterans who wish to touch up on all aspects of the industry. I enjoyed the inspiring words from Bob Clearmountain and Bob Ludwig. Good things 5 stars