Product Description: 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*...read more

Revised and updated in 2001, Whitsett's guide will empower you to succeed at starting up your own company, climbing the corporate ladder in your current job or adding profits to your current music business activities. Through this one-of-a-kind book you'll learn how to forecast sales, calculate advances, evaluate copyright purchases, negotiate contracts and licenses, manage personnel and company affairs efficiently and maximize commercial potential plus much more.

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