The Recording Industry Blueprint: An Introduction to the Music Business

Author(s): Jordan Williams

Edition: 1

Copyright: 2019

Pages: 127

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The Recording Industry Blueprint: An Introduction to the Music Business provides an overview of the recording industry as a whole. From management practices to copyright laws, music publishing to distribution, the text guides students through an introduction to the business functions of the music industry.

The Recording Industry Blueprint features:

  • chapter introductions that include learning objectives and key terms.
  • engaging and significant case studies in each chapter, accompanied by critical thinking questions.
  • helpful features, such as Sources of Income through Publishing and a Glossary, to reference while reading.

UNIT 1: RECORDING INDUSTRY OVERVIEW
Chapter 1:
The History of the Recording Industry
Chapter 2: The Structure of a Recording Company
Chapter 3: The Creative Process: Production
Chapter 4: The Planning Process–Concerts and Touring

UNIT 2: MANAGEMENT PRACTICES IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY
Chapter 5:
The Functions of a Personal Manager
Chapter 6: The Functions of a Business Manager
Chapter 7: The Functions of a Tour Manager
Chapter 8: The Functions of an A&R

UNIT 3: COPYRIGHT LAWS IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY
Chapter 9:
Understanding Copyright Law
Chapter 10: “Poor Man” Copyright vs. Official Copyright Filings
Chapter 11: Music Copyrights for Songwriters and Producers
Chapter 12: Sound Recording Copyrights for the Music, Television, and Film Industry

UNIT 4: MUSIC PUBLISHING AND DISTRIBUTION
Chapter 13:
Music Publishing
Chapter 14: Streaming and Digital Media
Chapter 15: Branding and Merchandising
Chapter 16: Music Recordings and Distribution

Glossary
Sources of Income through Publishing
Bibliography

Jordan Williams

New Publication Now Available!

The Recording Industry Blueprint: An Introduction to the Music Business provides an overview of the recording industry as a whole. From management practices to copyright laws, music publishing to distribution, the text guides students through an introduction to the business functions of the music industry.

The Recording Industry Blueprint features:

  • chapter introductions that include learning objectives and key terms.
  • engaging and significant case studies in each chapter, accompanied by critical thinking questions.
  • helpful features, such as Sources of Income through Publishing and a Glossary, to reference while reading.

UNIT 1: RECORDING INDUSTRY OVERVIEW
Chapter 1:
The History of the Recording Industry
Chapter 2: The Structure of a Recording Company
Chapter 3: The Creative Process: Production
Chapter 4: The Planning Process–Concerts and Touring

UNIT 2: MANAGEMENT PRACTICES IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY
Chapter 5:
The Functions of a Personal Manager
Chapter 6: The Functions of a Business Manager
Chapter 7: The Functions of a Tour Manager
Chapter 8: The Functions of an A&R

UNIT 3: COPYRIGHT LAWS IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY
Chapter 9:
Understanding Copyright Law
Chapter 10: “Poor Man” Copyright vs. Official Copyright Filings
Chapter 11: Music Copyrights for Songwriters and Producers
Chapter 12: Sound Recording Copyrights for the Music, Television, and Film Industry

UNIT 4: MUSIC PUBLISHING AND DISTRIBUTION
Chapter 13:
Music Publishing
Chapter 14: Streaming and Digital Media
Chapter 15: Branding and Merchandising
Chapter 16: Music Recordings and Distribution

Glossary
Sources of Income through Publishing
Bibliography

Jordan Williams