88 Keys to Music Business Success

by Mark Cabaniss, Kathie Lee Gifford (Foreword by), David Pomeranz (Foreword by)

Overview

“Your bible for learning the business in the music business from A to Z.”-Dolly Parton
Making a living with music isn't the easiest pursuit in life, but it can be one of the most rewarding. 88 Keys to Music Business Success provides cut-to-the-chase essentials and tips for building a career in the music business.
Whether your desire is performing, songwriting, publishing, or another area in the music industry, Mark Cabaniss gives the street-smart facts, advice, action plans, and inspiration needed for a career. From talent to tax tips and everything in between, the book covers the highs, lows, and gamut of complexities of the music business in a readable, friendly, and conversational tone.
The 88 keys cover facts about the business of music as well as inspiring stories from the trenches, along with encouraging and informative pithy quotes from well-known creatives and executives in the industry. This is a must-have book that will not only educate but motivate beginners to chart their course in music while established professionals will be affirmed and refreshed to reach new heights in an existing career.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798881804350
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	12/03/2024
Pages:	224
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.46(d)

About the Author

Kathie Lee Gifford is the Emmy-winning co-anchor of the fourth hour of NBC’s popular Today show. She has also written several New York Times bestselling books, including I Can’t Believe I Said That and Just When I Thought I Dropped My Last Egg. Kathie Lee devotes much of her time to humanitarian work, lending her support to several organizations, including Childhelp and the Association to Benefit Children (ABC).

Table of Contents

Introduction
Who are you? Songwriting Copyright Band-Aid Band Branding Solo Artistry Music Publishing Self-Publishing Pros and Cons Record Labels Making Money Making Songs Money Management for Musicians The Music Business “Machine” Contract Negotiation Retail and Merchandising Broadcasting, Streaming, and Film Theatre Arts Administration Music Education Making Your Mark! Speaking the Lingo Appendix: The Eighty-Eight Keys
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About the Author

Editorial Reviews

Though this book is impressively comprehensive, beautifully organized and filled with vital, true data, the author has a purpose to inspire and genuinely wants his reader to succeed. This is no coincidence since aside from his being a great communicator and teacher, Mark is also a noted songwriter, publisher, playwright, and producer in his own right. This work is more definitive than most because its author is smart, literate and has “walked the walk.” Thank you, Mark, for this extraordinary gift to all of your fellow artists.

David Pomeranz

It’s good to have talent and dreams but it’s the business in the music business that’s going to get you the farthest and keep you there the longest. I’m old enough and have been in this business long enough to know what I’m talking about. This book will be your bible for learning the business in the music business from A to Z.

Dolly Parton

Mark gives a concise, yet powerful understanding of the overall music industry and the individual opportunities that are unique to all of us.

Mike Curb

There aren’t many ways to stay in the music business without learning it. This book is one of the best I know.

Bob Gaudio

In a profession where you need every edge you can get, 88 Keys to Music Business Success will help songwriters and others navigate the ever-changing and difficult path to success in the music business.

Barry DeVorzon

Mark has created the definitive guide to today's complex and challenging music business, written with all of Mark's renowned expertise, warmth, and wit. An entertaining, patient, and thorough roadmap through the bewildering landscape of today's music scene, it's the one book I would recommend if you want to understand and navigate any aspect of the music industry. Here’s the go-to guidebook for any aspiring vocalist, musician, songwriter, publisher, or record producer (or any of the above who would love a refresher course!)

Rupert Holmes