Making it in the music business : the business and legal guide for songwriters and performers (Rev ed)

This guide aims to provide solid advice and information for songwriters and performers who want to make it in the competitive music industry.

The author provides a lively discussion of music law, rights and contracts, and this revised edition also updates information on copyright law and protection, copyright infringement and how to avoid it, trademark law, business law for bands, the roles of bookers, managers, music publishers and lawyers, and the provisions of music publishing, management and booking agreements.

Also included is a thorough explanation of contracts, along with reproductions of the documents discussed, a glossary of technical and legal terms and a complete resource section.