The Art of Music Publishing: An Entrepreneurial Guide to Publishing and Copyright for the Music, Film, and Media Industries

The Art of Music Publishing: An Entrepreneurial Guide to Publishing and Copyright for the Music, Film, and Media Industries book cover

The Art of Music Publishing: An Entrepreneurial Guide to Publishing and Copyright for the Music, Film, and Media Industries

Author(s): Helen Gammons (Author)

  • Publisher: Focal Press
  • Publication Date: January 28, 2011
  • Edition: 1st
  • Language: English
  • Print length: 232 pages
  • ISBN-10: 0240522354
  • ISBN-13: 9780240522357

Book Description

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 media

Catalogue acquisition and valuation. Calculating royalties. Industry structure and international music publishing societies

Managing digital rights, online music distribution, and emerging income streams. Includes key insights from leading Industry executives and visionaries

Editorial Reviews

Review

“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

“Gammons’ book aims to help anyone prepare for a career in music publishing. Topics she covers: understanding the role of the publisher, copyright, managing rights, income streams, and contracts. The book explores how, when and where income is generated in all the current areas of business as well as highlighting new income streams and the business models that are currently developing.”–Music Connection

“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.”–SciTech Book News

From the Back Cover

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.

http://www.theartofmusicpublishing.com

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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.

http://www.theartofmusicpublishing.com

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