Art of Music Publishing: An entrepreneurial guide to publishing and copyright for the music, film, and media industries

The Art of Music Publishing provides an inspirational framework, reference, and best practice for those working directly in music creation, exploitation, or media content. It outlines the contractual roles and relationships between Publishers, Songwriter-Composers, Producers, Managers, A&R, Games Developers, Investors, Film/TV and Media Executives, in an often complex international environment. The book also examines the political and social impact of new technology on international markets and future revenue streams.Understand music publishing contracts and key terms. Copyright registration, exploitation, licensing, and synchronization. Maximizing revenue from record sales, radio, television, motion pictures, live performances, print, and alternative digital mediaCatalogue acquisition and valuation. Calculating royalties. Industry structure and international music publishing societiesManaging digital rights, online music distribution, and emerging income streams. Includes key insights from leading Industry executives and visionaries
This guide to the business aspects of music publishing examines the existing structure of the industry today and provides advice on emerging modern, more responsive trends in music management. Topics discussed include rights management, the roles of music publishers, contracts, the digital environment and business and strategic planning. Chapters include numerous tables and example information and access to additional online resources is provided. The volume is written from a UK industry perspective but includes universally applicable information. Gammons is an experienced creative director and music business professional. Focal Press is an imprint of Elsevier. Annotation ©2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Do you want to pursue a career and succeed in the lucrative area of music publishing? Music publishing provides real inspiration, a tangible and ‘hands on’ perspective to the exciting high-risk, high-reward music business. Prepare yourself for a career in music publishing and lean * understanding the role of the publisher * copyright * managing rights * income streams * contracts*. Look at how, when and where income is generated in all the current areas of business. As well as exploring all the areas of music publishing that are available, the new industries offering new income streams and the business models that are developing. 'If there is anything that Helen Gammons doesn't know about music publishing, it's probably not worth knowing! If you want to take it to the next level in music publishing - read this book. I know I'll be referring  to it often.' David 'Hawk' Wolinski Composer of "Aint No Body"  (Rufus and Chaka Khan) and one of the most covered songs ever. "Whether you're already  a music publisher or would like to be one, this book will give you a mass of useful information - fresh ideas, up-to-date legal opinions, video interviews with music biz legends, provocative thoughts about where the business is heading, and plenty of good anecdotes." From Simon Napier Bell  Manager: The Yardbrids, George Michael and Wham, Marc Bolan. Japan.* Offers key industry insight for both new and experienced music publishers, with international focus * Up to date with new and emerging technologies, business models, trends and strategies, and alliance opportunities * Interviews with industry gurus
Do you want to pursue a career and succeed in the lucrative area of music publishing? Music publishing provides real inspiration, a tangible and ‘hands on’ perspective to the exciting high-risk, high-reward music business. Prepare yourself for a career in music publishing and lean * understanding the role of the publisher * copyright * managing rights * income streams * contracts*. Look at how, when and where income is generated in all the current areas of business. As well as exploring all the areas of music publishing that are available, the new industries offering new income streams and the business models that are developing. 'If there is anything that Helen Gammons doesn't know about music publishing, it's probably not worth knowing! If you want to take it to the next level in music publishing - read this book. I know I'll be referring to it often.' David 'Hawk' Wolinski Composer of "Aint No Body" (Rufus and Chaka Khan) and one of the most covered songs ever. "Whether you're already a music publisher or would like to be one, this book will give you a mass of useful information - fresh ideas, up-to-date legal opinions, video interviews with music biz legends, provocative thoughts about where the business is heading, and plenty of good anecdotes." From Simon Napier Bell Manager: The Yardbrids, George Michael and Wham, Marc Bolan. Japan.* Offers key industry insight for both new and experienced music publishers, with international focus * Up to date with new and emerging technologies, business models, trends and strategies, and alliance opportunities * Interviews with industry gurus
Do you want to pursue a career and succeed in the lucrative area of music publishing? The Art of Music Publishing provides real inspiration and a tangible hands on perspective to this exciting side of the high-risk, high-reward music business. Prepare yourself for a career in music publishing and understand this complex but profitable part of the music business. Author Gammons walks you through all you need to know * understanding the role of the publisher * copyright * managing rights * income streams * contracts*. Learn how, when and where income is generated in all the current areas of business as well as exploring the new industries offering new income streams and the business models that are developing.The supporting website includes video interviews and podcasts with music business legends.'If there is anything that Helen Gammons doesn't know about music publishing, it's probably not worth knowing! If you want to take it to the next level in music publishing - read this book. I know I'll be referring to it often.'David 'Hawk' WolinskiComposer of "Aint No Body" (Rufus and Chaka Khan) and one of the most covered songs ever."Whether you're already a music publisher or would like to be one, this book will give you a mass of useful information - fresh ideas, up-to-date legal opinions, video interviews with music biz legends, provocative thoughts about where the business is heading, and plenty of good anecdotes."From Simon Napier Bell Manager: The Yardbrids, George Michael and Wham, Marc Bolan. Japan.