Music industry Books

Living the Audio Life details the aspects and procedures necessary for one to have a successful career in live entertainment sound. Encompassing a wide range of topics, the text clearly guides anyone interested in working in a position within...

Every orchestra in the world oscillates between crisis and survival. This perpetual movement makes innovation, both in organizational form and in artistic product, vital to the sustainability of the symphony orchestra. Based on case study research in...

The team behind Mixed In Key software explores the art of professional DJing to answer one simple question: What can you do to become a better DJ?Beyond Beatmatching will show you how to:• Use harmonic mixing in your DJ sets• Mix with energy levels in...

In The History of Music Production, Richard James Burgess draws on his experience as a producer, musician, and author. Beginning in 1860 with the first known recording of an acoustic sound and moving forward chronologically, Burgess charts the highs and...

Roma Randles has used the time on her hands during the Melbourne Covid Lockdown to respond to innumerable requests for an account of her thirty years of extraordinary and exciting European adventures. It makes for some compelling reading.So many...

This book explores the nature of the music industries before and after the digital revolution from the point of view of the consumer, and explores the question of whether there is a role for competition policy intervention in the music industries...

The music business can prove to be a difficult career road when you’re first starting out, but it can be traveled a lot easier with some helpful guidance from a pro who’s willing to share a few hard-earned hints. The Music Advice Book is a...

Production Management in Live Music: Managing the Technical Side of Touring in Today's Music Industry is a handbook for the aspiring production manager looking to forge a career in the live music industry.　This book outlines the role that a production...

Vinyl Ventures: My Fifty Years at Rounder Records is less a standard history and more an idiosyncratic memoir written by one of the three Rounder founders.Rounder Records was born in 1970, a "hobby that got out of control," a fledgling record company...

Paul Whiteman (1890-1967) was one of the most popular American bandleaders in the 1920s. Duke Ellington called him "the King of Jazz, and no one as yet has come near carrying that title with more certainty and dignity." Whiteman was an influential...

In today's fast-moving music industry, what does it take to build a life-long career? Now more than ever, all those working in music need to be aware of many aspects of the business, and take control of their own careers. Understanding the Music Business...

Gideon Karting has been a stalwart of the music industry for more than twenty years. He started this career as a concert billposter and in the years that followed developed into one of the Netherlands' top concert promoters. In his work for Mojo Concerts...

A history of the Kimball Piano and Organ Company, one of the most prominent American manufacturers of musical instruments in the 20th century. The book explores the company's origins, innovations, and contributions to American music culture, as well as...

The Therapeutic Harp Workbook is a practical guide exploring the wonderful world and nuances of therapeutic harp. This relatively new profession uses the harp to support a person’s physical, emotional and spiritual wellbeing in healthcare...

The Live Music Business: Management and Production of Concerts and Festivals, Third Edition, shines a light on the enigmatic live music business, offering a wealth of inside advice and trade secrets to artists and bands looking to make a living in the...

This is a fascinating inside story about one prolific songwriter's experience working for the famed Motown Records and directly with Motown's founder Berry Gordy. It is an interesting look into the actual contracts between Mr. Gordy and his talented...

"We all love the art of music, but a professional musician must deal with the business of music. Wendell's book helps you understand the highs and lows that can occur along the journey. As your experience unfolds, you expand your musical vistas, adding...

In Jay Z and the Roc-A-Fella Dynasty, author Jake Brown has chronicled the Hip Hop icon's legacy. As Hip Hop's prodigal son, Jay Z is truly the pinnacle of where Hip Hop has come in its short but extraordinary life time. Among the detailed and explicit...

If Your In The Music Business, Read ThisToday you need to view yourself through the new rules of the music industry. Those who play by them will succeed. Gone are the old days where you would hope to get signed and then become a star (i.e. everything...

"Dustified: Tall Tales From A Tired Old Trollop", is a rollicking journey through the true-life story of a music business insider. It is a personal journey through one of the most interesting lives you'll ever share. "Dustified" is a laugh out loud tome...

This book brings together research at the intersection of music, cultural industries, management, antiracist politics and gender studies to analyse music as labour, in particular highlighting social inequalities and activism. Providing insights into...

This practical guide to running a successful music teaching business offers valuable insights and strategies for music educators looking to build their client base and maximize their profits. Drawing on his extensive experience as a music teacher and...

Jay Jay French-founder, guitarist, and manager of the world-famous heavy metal band Twisted Sister-delivers his "bizoir": part memoir and part business primer.In addition to founding Twisted Sister, a world-famous heavy metal band that has sold more than...

This volume brings together academics, executives and practitioners to provide readers with an extensive and authoritative overview of the classical music industry. The central practices, theories and debates that empower and regulate the industry are...

Nipsey Hussle born Ermias Joseph Asghedom is often sited as a rapper and songwriter from Los Angeles, California but he was much more than that. Nipsey was a visionary, entrepreneur, community organizer, real estate investor, cryptocurrency enthusiast,...

In the overcrowded world of “how to” books on songwriting, The Professional Songwriter stands out as unique. This book is designed to prepare the aspiring songwriter with the musical wherewithal and the business acumen needed to succeed in...

In ten years in the music industry Mr Fogg has worked with million-selling record producers, an Oscar-nominated filmmaker and a royal harpist. He has performed live in thirteen different countries and on radio and television for tens of millions of...

Professional studio design is a specialized science, with more than a touch of "black magic" thrown in. Over the past few years, Sound on Sound magazine has made one trip each month to a reader's studio. These visits have demonstrated that it is fairly...

Researching Live Music offers an important contribution to the emergent field of live music studies.Featuring paradigmatic case studies, this book is split into four parts, first addressing perspectives associated with production, then promotion and...

This book traces the trajectories of modern globalization since the late nineteenth century, and considers hegemonic cultural beliefs and practices during the various phases of the history of capitalism. It offers a way to study world popular music from...

Recording Music on Location provides an exceptional collection of information regarding all aspects of recording outside of the studio.

In the vibrant and ever-evolving landscape of the music industry during the year 1910, recording artists and musicians faced a multitude of challenges asthey navigated the rapidly growing realm of recorded sound. This era marked a significant turning...

The online music revolution has brought the weakness of the law to the forefront. Anonymous theft, with little risk of criminal prosecution and practically no societal censure, tempts those who would never dream of shoplifting a CD from a music store...

Informs you about the different types of businesses. How to setup your business address. What kinds of software and computer systems you might need, including music writing software, MIDI production software, label making software, accounting software...

Introducing the business models, organisational structures, fundamentals of orchestras, this book takes readers on a journey through the evolution of orchestra management.

The Guidebook to Self-Releasing Your Music is a must-have resource for anyone looking to release their music-equally valuable for first timers as well as for seasoned experts who want the latest information on technology and industry developments...

The Road Crew: Live Music and Touring is an in-depth study of the road crew - the group of workers who handle the logistical and technical requirements of popular music concert tours - that provides an extensive look at the activities and personnel...

Soooooooo, you want to be a touring musician. You feel you’ve got the passion, the willingness, the desire, and the drive, and you want to go out and see what life on the road is really like. Right on! This book contains useful information...

Visual Music Instrument Patents Volume One is a collection of primary source documents for visual music instruments, often called "color organs," gleaned from the United States Patent Office. Information about these devices is often only available...

Dieser Jahrgang enthält eine Fülle von Artikeln über Musiktheorie, Komposition und musikalische Ereignisse des Jahres. Es ist eine wertvolle Ressource für Musikwissenschaftler und Interessierte.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally...

Delve into the fascinating history of Mansell Records with this informative guidebook. From the company's founding in the early 20th century to its groundbreaking work in the music recording industry, Mansell Records has played a key role in shaping the...