Making and Marketing Music: The Musician's Guide to Financing, Distributing, and Promoting Albums8 reviews
Jodi Summers

Allworth Press, 2004

A Unique Understanding

+ Excellent
+ So Helpful
+ Entertaining and Interesting
  
  











  



  
2007 Songwriter's Market12 reviews

Writers Digest Books, 2006

Perfect For Aspiring Songwriters!

+ reviewing songwriters market
+ If you are A songwriter - YOU NEED IT!

If you are an aspiring songwriter, this book is for you. It has great articles from people in the industry on copyrights, publishing, contracts and royalties, as well as lists of publishers, labels, managers and agents. I think it's a fine place to start your quest on becoming a hit songwriter. ...
  
  











  



  
Music Business Primer1 review
Diane Sward Rapaport

Prentice Hall, 2002

Essential reading for those interested in independent music

Buy this book. Diane Sward Rapaport is a pioneer in the independent music advisory world. Once again, she and Jerome Headlands Press have provided indie players with essential guidelines, information, suggestions, ideas, and inspiration in a highly readable and exemplary illustrated and organized ...
  
  











  



  
The Contemporary Singer: Elements of Vocal Technique (Berklee Guide)20 reviews
Anne Peckham

Berklee Press Publications, 2000

great for untrained singers

+ I can give you an honest accurate review
+ an excellent tool for getting started
+ Great technical explanation
  
  











  



  
Singing for Dummies16 reviews
Pamelia S. Phillips

For Dummies, 2003

Very Good Book

+ Really good resource

There's a lot of information in this book, so if you're looking to learn how to sing (especially for a beginner like me) this is the book to get. It will have you singing comfortably in no time. I've immediately heard the beautiful changes, in my singing voice, even my talking voice has improved ...
  
  











  



  
Start and Run Your Own Record Label (Start & Run Your Own Record Label)38 reviews
Daylle Deanna Schwartz

Billboard Books, 2003

The story of my brother's life

+ Cool Book
+ Getting The Basics Down

I actually purchased this book for my brother who has an underground record label, going on about 5 years (?). He said it's absolutely amazing and that he can relate to most of the things that are covered. It has a lot of great suggestions and views on running a pre-existing record label and even ...
  
  











  



  
What They'll Never Tell You about the Music Business, Revised and Updated Edition: The Myths, the Secrets, ...
Peter Thall

Billboard Books, 2006

A must-have for anyone who works in the music industry, focusing on the real relationships between players in the music business, this indispensable guide helps songwriters, musicians, executives, lawyers and managers understand the music business confidently. "What They'll Never Tell You About the Music Business" had also been thoroughly revised, updated and expanded by a music-industry insider. ...
  
  











  



  
Inside A&R: The Musician's Guide to Pursuing a Major Label Record Deal
Ken Krongard

K-Squared Entertainment, 2002

If you're serious about getting a major label record deal, then this is the book for you! This is your chance to get it straight from major label A&R professionals. Find out how you can dramatically increase your chances of being signed in today's music industry. You'll learn what the major labels are really looking for, how to most effectively contact the right people and how to make the labels ...
  
  











  



  
How I Make $100,000/year in the Music Business (Without a Record Label, Manager, or Booking Agent)166 reviews
David Hooper, Lee Kennedy, ...

Omni Publishxpress Llc, 2002

You Can't Afford Not To Read This Book

+ Average
+ David Hooper's Book worth reading

I have been able to conjure up so many great ideas from your book that will set us apart from bands in our area and across the world. That was money well spent. Steve - Rotary 10 - www.rotaryten.com
  
  











  



  
Succeeding in Music: A Business Handbook for Performers, Songwriters, Agents, Managers and Promoters ...15 reviews
John Stiernberg

Backbeat Books, 2002

A Great piece of work

+ Excellent source for direction
+ Succeeding in Music: A Business Handbook for Performers, Songwriters, Agents, Managers and Promoters
+ A Musician's Business Plan Textbook
+ Great
  
  











  



  
Music, Money and Success: The Insider's Guide to Making Money in the Music Industry9 reviews
Jeffrey Brabec, Todd Brabec

Schirmer Books, 2006

Gives you all the numbers you need

+ Serious Read for a Serious Musician
+ Good overview of Big Music, but...
+ too good to be true book does just the trick!
  
  











  



  
The Touring Musician: A Small Business Approach to Booking Your Band on the Road8 reviews
Hal Galper

Billboard Books, 2000

Best I've seen! An absolute must-have!

+ Great book for musicians on tour!
+ The Book will my career guide.
+ What You Need To Get Started
  
  











  



  
What They'll Never Tell You About the Music Business: The Myths, Secrets, Lies (& a Few Truths)15 reviews
Peter M. Thall

Watson-Guptill Publications, 2002

The ultimate must have book for those in the music business

+ Could have more clarity
+ Add it to the library
+ Excellent
+ DO add it to your collection...
  
  











  



  
God Songs: How to Write & Select Songs for Worship1 review
Paul Baloche, Jimmy Owens, ...

Provident-Integrity Distribution, 2005

Good suplement for Worship Pastors who are also songwriters

There's a growing trend in contemporary Christian churches where the worship pastor(s) introduce original songs to their congregation. While not an obligated to, many worship pastors have a creative side that bubbles up in their private worship and other times and for many there is a difficult ...
  
  











  



  
Music Business 1014 reviews
Brian Wesley Peters

Swerve Publsihing LLC, 2005

GREAT ENTRY LEVEL BOOK

+ Average
+ Great 4 Musicians
+ The ideal source
  
  











  



  
The Real Deal: How to Get Signed to a Record Label10 reviews
Daylle Deanna Schwartz

Billboard Books, 2002

Outstandingly Resourceful!

+ Average
+ Invaluable
+ good book
+ Powerful!
  
  











  



  
All You Need To Know About the Music Business: 6th Edition78 reviews
Donald S. Passman

Free Press, 2006

Speaks where other authors keep silent

+ All you need to know about the music business: 6th edition
+ Fantastic read for anyone in the music business
+ Extremely Informational
+ Don't get taken to the cleaners!
  
  











  



  
Music Records Producer Crash Audio Course (Show Business)
Natalia Foley

Liberty Soldier, 2006

This is one of the best MUSIC PRODUCER PROFESSION audio review you can find. This audio course is design to help you in your professional development. Are you making the most of your talent? Would you be further along in your music career if you didn't have to do everything yourself? Our HOLLYWOOD MUSIC PRODUCER audio course provides the essential information for everyone who wants to devote his ...
  
  











  



  
This Business of Music: The Definitive Guide to the Music Industry, Ninth Edition (Book only)27 reviews
M. William Krasilovsky, Sidney Shemel

Billboard Books, 2003

A classic!!!!!!!!!

+ Good, Hard Studying
+ Definitely the Definitely Guide!
+ If you want to win, read this book
  
  











  



  
Record Label Marketing6 reviews
Tom Hutchison, Amy Macy, ...

Focal Press, 2005

Powerful Information

+ You better get this
+ Very accurate
+ One of the Best Books available
+ Finally, a music marketing book you can use