"A future in which music will be like water: ubiquitous and free-flowing."
The Future of Music should be read by anyone interested in music, period. It provides a detailed explanation about how the soon to be extinct model of music distribution is outdated in the wake of the internet and new technology. The book reveals the misconceptions surrounding the music industry and gives readers an accurate picture about how the business really works. Most importantly, the authors make many bold predictions about how we will all enjoy music in the future. After reading their book any music fan will be praying their visions are realized.
Showing posts with label Music Business. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Music Business. Show all posts
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
All I Ever Needed To Know About The Music Business
"Should be required reading for anyone planning or enduring a career in the biz."
–– Rolling Stone
Good call, Rolling Stone. "All You Ever Need To Know About The Music Business" (6th ed.) by Donald S. Passman is an excellent introduction and guide to anyone who is thinking about entering the music or entertainment industry. It acts as a guide for planning and executing a career in music. Although a lot of the book tends to speak to the up-and-coming (or down-and-out) musician, about what they will face and what they should do to be prepared for it, it really is adaptable to a lot of different media careers.
The management section of the book covers two topics: personal management and business management. Really, it tells musicians what to do to get a manager, what the typical contracts should look like, and precautions to make sure the musician gets a fair deal. It offers great financial advice relating to business managers who are really acting as accountants for the group.
I think that the contractual information Passman offers in this book is the most useful knowledge for a media student. He gives great advice about how to negotiate and maintain an edge in successfully negotiating contracts. I would recommend this book to all media students, particularly those interested in careers in the music and entertainment industry.
––Geoff Meisner
–– Rolling Stone
Good call, Rolling Stone. "All You Ever Need To Know About The Music Business" (6th ed.) by Donald S. Passman is an excellent introduction and guide to anyone who is thinking about entering the music or entertainment industry. It acts as a guide for planning and executing a career in music. Although a lot of the book tends to speak to the up-and-coming (or down-and-out) musician, about what they will face and what they should do to be prepared for it, it really is adaptable to a lot of different media careers.
The management section of the book covers two topics: personal management and business management. Really, it tells musicians what to do to get a manager, what the typical contracts should look like, and precautions to make sure the musician gets a fair deal. It offers great financial advice relating to business managers who are really acting as accountants for the group.
I think that the contractual information Passman offers in this book is the most useful knowledge for a media student. He gives great advice about how to negotiate and maintain an edge in successfully negotiating contracts. I would recommend this book to all media students, particularly those interested in careers in the music and entertainment industry.
––Geoff Meisner
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