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Business Basics for Musicians
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Praise for Business Basics for Musicians
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Preface
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Acknowledgments
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Pursuing a Career in the New Music Industry
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Tip #1: Realize Your Dreams By Visualizing Them First
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Tip #2: Analyze Your Career Motivations
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Tip #3: Develop A Realistic Outlook By Ignoring The Media Hype
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Tip #4: Be Ready To Pay Your Dues, But Use Your Head
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Tip #5: Expect The Worst To Happen So That The Worst Won't Seem So Bad
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Tip #6: Let Go Of Your Fears And Learn How To Go For It
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Tip #7: Form Solid Connections In The "clique Of The Future"
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Tip #8: Nurture New Opportunities While You're Already On The Job
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Tip #9: Climb Through Back Windows When Front Doors Aren't Opening
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Tip #10: Create Your Own Destiny By Being Proactive
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Tip #11: Adapt To Change By Diversifying Yourself Now
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Tip #12: Be Practical About Money By Keeping It And Making It Grow
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Tip #13: Maintain Control In The Face Of Drugs And Alcohol
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Tip #14: Remember That Finding Your Passion Is A Blessing Within Itself
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Tip #15: Hang On To The Basics
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Q&a With Success Coach And Pr Expert Michael Levine
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Band Membership, Part 1
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How And Where To Look For Musicians
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Criteria For Choosing Band Members
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The Day-to-Day Operating Rules Of The Band
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Band Membership, Part 2
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Band Membership Agreements
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Q&a With Attorney Jeff Cohen
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Contract Employment or Self-Employment, Part 1
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Getting The Gig: How To Be A "working" Musician
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Seeking Fair Treatment And Guidance Via The Afm
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Seeking Fair Treatment And Guidance Via Sag-Aftra
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Contract Employment or Self-Employment, Part 2
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Working For Employers With Limited Budgets
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Working For Employers With Larger Budgets
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Working For Employers Who Offer A Salary And Percentages
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Contract Employment or Self-Employment, Part 3
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Understanding Your Taxes: Uncle Sam's Cut
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Workers' Compensation Insurance
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The Irs: Qualifications For Employment
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Solo Artist and Employer
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The Advantages Of Going Solo
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The Disadvantages Of Going Solo
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Leaving Member Clauses: The Record Company's Rights To Solo Artists
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The Business And Legal Responsibilities Of Solo Artists
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Q&a With Dj Entrepreneur Justin Paul
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Entertainment Attorneys
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The Role Of An Attorney In Your Career
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Hiring Your Attorney
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Attorney Fee Structures
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A Conflict Of Interest
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Changing Your Legal Representation
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Personal Managers
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The Role Of A Personal Manager In Your Career
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Management Options
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Management Agreements
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Business Managers
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The Role Of A Business Manager In Your Career
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Hiring Your Business Manager
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Important Terms Of Your Agreement
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Talent Agents
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The Role Of An Agent In Your Career
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Hiring Your Agent
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Terms Of The Agreement
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Record Producers
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The Role Of A Record Producer In Your Career
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When And How A Producer May First Get Involved
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Additional Responsibilities Of The Record Producer
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Hiring A Record Producer
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The Record Producer's Compensation Structure
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Making and Selling Records, Part 1
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Do-It-Yourself Recording Companies
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Independent Labels
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Production Companies
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Major Labels
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Making and Selling Records, Part 2
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Issue #1: Who Is The Label?
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Issue #2: How Much Will I Get To Make My Record?
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Issue #3: Can I Make The Record I Want To Make?
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Issue #4: How Do I Know They'll Release My Record?
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Issue #5: Will I Get Guaranteed Marketing Support?
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Issue #6: Do I Have A Say In How The Masters Will Be Exploited?
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Issue #7: Artist Royalties: Will I Ever Make Money From The Label?
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Issue #8: Controlled Composition Clauses
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Issue #9: 360 Rights In Deals
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Issue #10: How Many Records And For How Long Is The Deal?
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Issue #11: Can I Record Other Projects?
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Issue #12: Everything Else Artists Should Be Concerned About
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Issue #13: What Does The Label Of The Future Look Like?
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Music Publishing, Part 1
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Copyright: Definition, Formation, And Benefit
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Copyright And Work Made For Hire
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Copyright And Joint Works
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Compulsory Licensing For Records
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Duration Of Copyright
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Music Publishing, Part 2
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Copyright Registration
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The Copyright Notice
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Copyright Infringement
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More On Copyright: Sound Recordings Are Copyrights, Too
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Q&a With Attorney Steve Winogradsky
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Music Publishing, Part 3
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Shares Of The Publishing Pie
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Types Of Publishing Income
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Mechanical Royalties
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Performance Royalties
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Print Royalties
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Music Publishing, Part 4
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Synchronization Fees
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Electronic Transmissions: Downloads, Streams, And More
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Foreign Sub-Publishing Income
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Music Publishing, Part 5
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What Established Music Publishers Can Do For Your Career
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Types Of Publishing Deals
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Q&a With Music Publisher Neil Gillis
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Music Publishing, Part 6
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Six Steps To Starting Your Own Publishing Company
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Live Performing and Touring, Part 1
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When And Why To Perform Live And Tour
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How And Where To Get Gigs: 9 Tips To Consider
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Q&a With Tour Manager Chris Arnstein
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Live Performing and Touring, Part 2
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How You're Paid For Live Performance Deals
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How Live Performance Deals Are Negotiated
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Live Performance Contracts And Riders
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Merchandising, Part 1
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Merchandising Rights
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Grants Of Rights
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Merchandising Companies
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Types Of Merchandising Deals
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Merchandising, Part 2
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Key Touring Terms In Merchandising Contracts
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Merchandising, Part 3
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Key Retail Terms In Merchandising Contracts
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Q&a With Independent Merchandiser Bob Fierro
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The Music Business 2020
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Copyright Laws: Making Way For New Trends In Music
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Fair Compensation For Creators
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Success That's Earned On Your Own: Diy Style
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Affordable Diy Services That Capture New Revenue Streams
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Success Will Be Driven By Touring And Merch
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The Concert Business Will Be Shaped, But Never Replaced
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Business Skills Are Paramount In A Fast-Paced And High-Tech World
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Shifting Demographics Mainstreamed
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More Automated And Sophisticated Marketing Everywhere
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Extended Product Lines And Stronger Brands
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"captured" Musical Performances, Not "manufactured"
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A Focus On Exciting Music—not The Latest Technical Trends
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Opportunity For Smart Entrepreneurs, Not For Artists
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The Industry's Salvation: Memorable Song Melodies
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Chapter Review and Discussion Questions
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Chapter Activity Assignments
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