The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Music Business

Instrumental in turning musicians into moneymakers.

The Complete Idiot's Guide(r) to the Music Business is written for every musician who needs to learn the business of music, as well as for all businesspeople entering the music industry. Author Michael Miller covers all the key business topics and reveals the wealth of job opportunities in the music industry from a business perspective.

•Covers finding an agent, negotiating contracts, publishing songs, collecting royalties, and promotion strategies

•Also covers such nonmusician industry careers as artist management, concert promotion, music production, and radio

•Features essential information on the new frontiers of electronic and online music