Business Basics for Musicians

The Complete Handbook from DIY to the Majors

Bobby Borg author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Rowman & Littlefield

Published:31st Jan '24

Currently unavailable, and unfortunately no date known when it will be back

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Unleash your music career and conquer the dynamic new music industry! In a high-tech world overflowing with ever-changing information, don't let the business side of music be your downfall. Business Basics for Musicians is the ultimate layperson’s handbook to mastering the industry.

The third edition provides:

  • Cutting-edge insights into AI, NFTs, and the limitless potential of the metaverse
  • Comprehensive knowledge on traditional and emerging music royalties to ensure fair compensation
  • New and captivating pro interviews and compelling anecdotes that ignite inspiration
  • Game-changing DIY strategies that skyrocket your career and bring success on your terms
  • Updated information on social media, including TikTok
  • Major-label record, publishing, and merchandising deal updates that can propel your global presence

Writing in an engaging tone and easily digestible format, music industry veteran Bobby Borg provides a comprehensive resource that expertly simplifies complex concepts into actionable steps. He addresses five vital areas: pursuing a successful career, building powerful relationships, assembling a winning team, unlocking lucrative deals and dollars, and paving your path to success in 2030 and beyond. This handbook will empower you to navigate the music industry while adeptly avoiding those who seek to exploit your talent.

"An exceptionally well-written, thorough, and competent book for an author who is a non-attorney. Bobby’s book is extremely valuable to anyone trying to understand the new music business.”

-- Ryan Farish, Grammy Award-nominated songwriter and top ten Billboard charting artist

“The new music business is full of ever-changing minefields and challenges. Business Basics for Musicians helps steer you through them in a way that lets you enjoy the journey. It’s packed with clear explanations, and information you'll use time and again.”

-- Don Gorder, chairman, Music Business/Management Department, Berklee College of Music

“Bobby has the ability to make complex topics understandable and instantly applicable and the knowledge and enthusiasm to empower independent musicians with the skills necessary to succeed in the music industry—from the classroom straight to the stage!”

-- Pascale Cohen-Olivar, UCLA Extension Entertainment Studies Program

"Business Basics for Musicians provides a solid foundation for understanding the business at large, yet it comes at you from an everyman’s perspective. If you want to learn more about new business essentials from someone who’s survived and thrived the biz, this book is a great read.”

-- Neil Gillis, President, Round Hill Music

"Bobby Borg’s no nonsense and honest approach to helping musicians and artists understand the complex dynamics of the music business is extremely valuable and insightful for both beginners and seasoned pros. "

-- Ryan Farish, Grammy Award-nominated songwriter and top ten Billboard charting ar

ISBN: 9781538182550

Dimensions: 260mm x 183mm x 33mm

Weight: 1116g

446 pages

Third Edition