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

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Some of them do and some of them don’t. A lot of them are just completely dedicated to their music career, even to the detriment of their family and personal life. But you get that in any business. If you read the Steve Jobs book, you’ll see that his family wasn’t his top priority. I don’t think that’s unique to the music business. Some people have a lot of interests, others are more focused on one thing.

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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? Certainly in the beginning, whether you’re going to do it entirely on your own or attach to a label, you have to build a fan base, a presence and an audience. 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.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? But this book isn’t just for musicians either. The advice here expands to others that may want to get into the business, like agents and managers, and presents the path to success without sugar-coating it. 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.

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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. It’s an unprecedented era for artists right now. Home-recording is easier and more accessible than ever, as is interacting with fans from a phone, and building a following from your bedroom studio. If you’re making music and hoping to make it big, definitely add these to your reading list. 1. How To Make It in the New Music Business I definitely want to get more into aspects of the digital world, but having been involved with music and entertainment law for so many years, which areas in the music business do you think are the most commonly misunderstood by artists and others? When I was trying to make it as a musician, it was publishing that always baffled me. 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.Start Your Music Business by Audrey Chisholm Esq. is a brilliant, easy-to-read guide for all those in the industry who wish to start a music business. The author is a well-known music attorney who has seen a lot. This book is her way of presenting her knowledge and ultimately helping out new music entrepreneurs.