Finally...

The world of songwriting and music publishing may be complex, but it's far from mysterious. Just as every other business has its particular rules, special ways of conducting business, idiosyncrasies, and unique revenue-producing areas, so too does songwriting/publishing. This business which started with pennies, piano rolls, and sheet music has been transformed by the communications technology into a multibillion-dollar worldwide industry and one of the centerpieces of entertainment programming. It's a difficult field to succeed in and a difficult field to remain successful in. But even though the music business is based on creativity, it's still a business, and knowledge of its inner workings is one of the keys to a lasting, productive, and financially rewarding career.

© 2007 Todd Brabec, Jeff Brabec
For more information, check out the book Music, Money and Success: The Insider's Guide To Making Money In The Music Business (Schirmer Trade Books/Music Sales/502 pages) available for sale at Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble, Borders, Music Sales Group and www.musicandmoney.com.


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