All You Need To Know About The Music Business
- The new edition of 'the industry bible' (Los Angeles Times) by Donald S. Passman. No one understands the music business & the changes it has undergone in recent years better than LA lawyer Donald Passman. For 20 years his book has offered detailed advice to artists & executives novices & experts alike on how to thrive in these volatile times. This completely revised edition sets out recent developments in record deals copyright new technologies & film music. It also offers unique advice on how to navigate your way through the ins & outs of songwriting music publishing merchandising & performing. Whether you're a newcomer or an established professional All You Need to Know about the Music Business is an essential companion. It will also be loved by readers of The Music Business & How Music Works by David Byrne. The definitive text on the business of music written by the man the most talented artists in the world look to for advice". (Ron Rubin co-head of Columbia Records). " Should be required reading for anyone planning or enduring a career in the biz". (Rolling Stone). Donald Passman is a graduate of the University of Texas & the Harvard Law School. For many years he has practised law with the LA firm of Gang Tyre Ramer & Brown where he specializes in the music & film industries. He represents many famous music clients. He lives in LA with his wife & four children & plays guitar & five-string banjo."