Making Music Make Money
By Eric Beall
HL106B
Product Details
An Insider's Guide to Becoming Your Own Music Publisher.
Making Music Make Money will educate songwriters and aspiring music business entrepreneurs in the basics of becoming an effective independent music publisher. Eric Beall, creative director for Zomba Music Publishing, covers everything you need to know to get published, including: the role of a music publisher; copyright - how to get one, use one, and make money from one; building a business plan; identifying which songs to sell and to whom; and much more.
REVIEWS
"This book is wonderful! It is loaded with step by step information about how to get your music published and how to be successful in the music industry. I was expecting the book to be just another "how to" guide for aspiring musicians, but this book is so much more. The real life experience of the author Eric Beall is crafted into the language and truly made me think about different aspects of the industry that I had never considered before. I am currently trying to market my songs and I have to admit I was rather lost until I read this book. It really examines the process of publishing your own music and it offers countless strategies and examples on how to do so. One thing that I found was really helpful was how clearly Beall outlines the road to success. He takes the reader step by step through the process and really focuses on each part of the journey. If you've only written 2 songs or if you've written 500, this book will help you out immensely. Another thing which I thought was truly inspiring was how he focused on the way money gets split up between the different people involved in the purchasing of songs. When you find out how much more money you could be making as your own music publisher, it really motivates you to follow Beall's process and really go for it. This book taught me so much about the industry and really gave me the confidence to pursue my dreams as a songwriter. We all know the music business is tough, but thanks to great resources like this book, we are given a clear path to follow and the encouragement to do so." - Liam McCormack, MA
"If you're a serious writer/composer or a performing musician who wants to get a better understanding of the publishing aspects of the music industry, this book is an absolute MUST! It provides you all the necessary tools, tips and advice to get your songwriting/publishing career in motion. Unless you are a veteran songwriter who has already signed a music publishing contract and whose songs have already been recorded, broadcasted and accounted for (and therefore you have collected royalties and know all about the business and legal implications of music publishing), you will find this book extremely helpful and entertaining to read. Do note that the book focuses specifically on all the areas relevant to music publishing, from the creative to the administrative, which I personally found extremely useful. It is written in simple, down-to-earth and easy to understand terms which will make you not only an able music publisher but also a better songwriter through detailed and effective guidelines and tips. As for getting signed as an artist by a major label and the business and legal aspects of the recording/performing/touring areas of the music industry, well... this is not that book. However, if you want to turn your songs into profit, get this book. Of course, no book will provide you a 100% guarantee that you'll succeed in the extremely competitive music business, but this particular one will set you on the right direction and improve your odds tenfold. You won't regret it." - Martin A. Cerame, San Juan, PR
Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.7 inches, 272 pages
Making Music Make Money will educate songwriters and aspiring music business entrepreneurs in the basics of becoming an effective independent music publisher. Eric Beall, creative director for Zomba Music Publishing, covers everything you need to know to get published, including: the role of a music publisher; copyright - how to get one, use one, and make money from one; building a business plan; identifying which songs to sell and to whom; and much more.
REVIEWS
"This book is wonderful! It is loaded with step by step information about how to get your music published and how to be successful in the music industry. I was expecting the book to be just another "how to" guide for aspiring musicians, but this book is so much more. The real life experience of the author Eric Beall is crafted into the language and truly made me think about different aspects of the industry that I had never considered before. I am currently trying to market my songs and I have to admit I was rather lost until I read this book. It really examines the process of publishing your own music and it offers countless strategies and examples on how to do so. One thing that I found was really helpful was how clearly Beall outlines the road to success. He takes the reader step by step through the process and really focuses on each part of the journey. If you've only written 2 songs or if you've written 500, this book will help you out immensely. Another thing which I thought was truly inspiring was how he focused on the way money gets split up between the different people involved in the purchasing of songs. When you find out how much more money you could be making as your own music publisher, it really motivates you to follow Beall's process and really go for it. This book taught me so much about the industry and really gave me the confidence to pursue my dreams as a songwriter. We all know the music business is tough, but thanks to great resources like this book, we are given a clear path to follow and the encouragement to do so." - Liam McCormack, MA
"If you're a serious writer/composer or a performing musician who wants to get a better understanding of the publishing aspects of the music industry, this book is an absolute MUST! It provides you all the necessary tools, tips and advice to get your songwriting/publishing career in motion. Unless you are a veteran songwriter who has already signed a music publishing contract and whose songs have already been recorded, broadcasted and accounted for (and therefore you have collected royalties and know all about the business and legal implications of music publishing), you will find this book extremely helpful and entertaining to read. Do note that the book focuses specifically on all the areas relevant to music publishing, from the creative to the administrative, which I personally found extremely useful. It is written in simple, down-to-earth and easy to understand terms which will make you not only an able music publisher but also a better songwriter through detailed and effective guidelines and tips. As for getting signed as an artist by a major label and the business and legal aspects of the recording/performing/touring areas of the music industry, well... this is not that book. However, if you want to turn your songs into profit, get this book. Of course, no book will provide you a 100% guarantee that you'll succeed in the extremely competitive music business, but this particular one will set you on the right direction and improve your odds tenfold. You won't regret it." - Martin A. Cerame, San Juan, PR
Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.7 inches, 272 pages