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Making It in the Music Business: The Business and Legal Guide for Songwriters and Performers (3rd Edition)

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6 X 9, 256 pages; Paperback,
ISBN 1-58115-317-1
Publication Date: January 2004

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Making It in the Music Business: The Business and Legal Guide for Songwriters and Performers (3rd Edition)

by Lee Wilson

Both practical business manual and prized legal companion, this authoritative guide contains the solid information and advice songwriters and performers need to make it in today�s competitive music industry. A prominent attorney specializing in entertainment law, Lee Wilson provides a lively discussion of music law, rights, and contracts that will turn any novice into a seasoned professional. The revised and updated edition includes two new chapters on the dos and don�ts of forming and running a band, how to make money from music; and provides expanded information about Internet copyright issues. Using dozens of real-life examples for both songwriters and performers, additional chapters cover copyright law and protection, copyright infringement and how to avoid it, trademark law, music law and business practices, how to find and work with managers and music lawyers, and the provisions of music publishing, management, and booking agreements. Also included is a thorough explanation of contracts along with reproductions of the documents discussed, a glossary of technical and legal terms, and a complete resource section.

Reviews
�A terrific handbook that outlines all the information a fledgling musician or songwriter needs to know�. Wilson writes in a friendly, clever style that acknowledges the �rigmarole� of the legal system while using the necessary arrows to direct even the novice musician to the road to success.�

�Booklist

�If you aren�t 100 percent sure how to protect your songs and avoid infringing others�, and if you�re serious about your career, you�ll appreciate the kind of no-nonsense detail Wilson provides.�

�Keyboard

�Anyone involved in music will find Making It in the Music Business an important, practical guide.�

�Bookwatch

�Making It in the Music Business is a well-organized and well-written reference book. Even nonprofessionals would find the book easy to follow and understand. And although geared to the rock music field, the basic information applies to all musical fields. This edition would be an excellent selection for anyone seeking a solid introduction to the music business.�

�Dirty Linen