all you need to know about the music business

No one understands the music business and the changes it has undergone in recent years better than LA lawyer Donald Passman. For 20 years his book has offered detailed advice to artists and executives, novices and experts alike on how to thrive in these volatile times. This completely revised 7th edition sets out recent developments in record deals, copyright, new technologies and film music. It also offers unique advice on how to navigate your way through the ins and outs of songwriting, music publishing, merchandising and performing. Whether you're a newcomer or an established professional, "All You Need to Know About the Music Business" is an essential companion.
Now in its seventh edition, this book has been updated with information on the industry's major changes in response to rapid technological advances and uncertain economy. Donald Passman is in the thick of this transformation and understands that anyone involved in the music business is feeling the far reaching effects of it