The digital revolution has been televised. It is now widely accepted that digital distribution will become the preferred method of consuming music for the majority of people worldwide. The avenues of choice and consumption make it too appealing for music fans to ignore. Millions of music fans have already jumped in head-first with iPods, internet radio, file trading, online music videos and streaming from personalized community pages and websites. While the makeup of this digital landscape...

From the author of the #1 Songwriting book on Amazon, Futurehit.DNA, Jay Frank provides musicians with even more tools to succeed with music in the digital age. Hack Your Hit contains over 40 easy to understand tips and tricks so your music stands out, including: -How To Grow Superfans -Increasing Facebook and Twitter followers for maximum impact -Utilizing Google to obtain top search results -Key digital retail strategies to boost sales figures

For the first time, Appetite for Self-Destruction recounts the epic story of the precipitous rise and fall of the recording industry over the past three decades, when the incredible success of the CD turned the music business into one of the most glamorous, high-profile industries in the world -- and the advent of file sharing brought it to its knees. In a comprehensive, fast-paced account full of larger-than-life personalities, Rolling Stone contributing editor Steve Kno...

“If you’re hoping to make a career out of music, this book could be the difference between getting it right and flaming out.” (Alan Cross music historian, broadcaster and blogger) Article in Canadian Musician Magazine. http://canadianmusician.com/news/?p=937 Article in The Province: http://www.theprovince.com/columnists/Eith+right+home+music+career/8639149/story.html Article in the Georgia Straight: http://www.straight.com/music/399056/bob-deith-offers-industry-wisd...

'It's pretty stupid comparing us to the Beatles. There were four of them. There's only three of us.' — Paul HesterCrowded House promised to become the most successful band ever to have come out of Australasia. When 'Don't Dream It's Over' and 'Something So Strong' exploded in the US charts, worldwide success looked inevitable. Critics compared them musically to the Beatles and fans adored them for their warmth and humour on stage. Four brilliant albums later, their...

Confucius once said ‘If you want to know what’s up the road ahead ask the man coming back down it’Knowledge is both the key to not getting ripped off but it also unlocks the secrets of how to beat the opposition in a very competitive industry.When you add tips on saving tons of money and still making an impact, Music Business Bastards is a very wise investment indeed.When the original version of this book was released No.1 hit artists like Bill Wyman (Rolling Stones...

"A winning look at the stories behind 45 pop, punk, folk, soul and country classics" in the words of Mick Jagger, Stevie Wonder, Cyndi Lauper and more ( The Washington Post).Every great song has a fascinating backstory. And here, writer and music historian Marc Myers brings to life five decades of music through oral histories of forty-five era-defining hits woven from interviews with the artists who created them, including such legendary tunes as the Isley...

The remarkable story of rising to the top of the music charts, a second act as a tech pioneer, and the sustaining power of creativity and art.Thomas Dolby's hit songs "She Blinded Me with Science" and "Hyperactive!" catapulted him to international fame in the early 80's. A pioneer of New Wave and Electronica, Thomas combined a love for invention with a passion for music, and the result was a new sound that defined an era of revolutionary music. But as record compan...

Learn How to Make Money with Your SongsIf you're a songwriter, your job is to be an expert at crafting songs - but to be successful you also need to have a sound working knowledge of music publishing. This easy-to-read book leads you through the music publishing maze, taking the mystery out of one of the most lucrative - but least understood - areas of the entertainment industry.Learn how songwriters and music publishers earn royalties; the most common type...

Ian Anderson started recording music when he was thirteen and launched his own successful label, Afternoon Records, in 2003, when he was just eighteen. Now this wunderkind of the indie music scene has written the ultimate guide for all those aspiring to a career in the record industry. Here Come the Regulars covers territory ranging from a label's image to its budget, focusing on the importance of blogging culture and how to use new media like MySpace, Facebook, Twitter, Amazon, a...

This authoritative reference on artist management in the music industry is the standard for all phases of managing a musician's career from both the artist's and manager's point of view. This substantially updated edition covers the major changes that have transformed the business world and music industry over the past six years. Particular emphasis is given to the impact of the Internet, including the MP3 controversy and its lingering ramifications, copyright licensing on the Web, navigat...

Music supervision, or matching music to TV, live events, film, video games, ring tones, and a host of other media, is one of the fastest-growing careers in the music industry. This book guides you through real-world scenarios and legal landmines, explores sound design, and profiles key players.