Best Music Industry Books
What are the best books to read on how to start an independent record label?
I’m a rapper and Im trying to get more knowledge on how to come up in the music industry.
Associations may be a good avenue to explore. These organizations will address many of the thoughts, questions and concerns you’ll inevitably have as well as many you haven’t anticipated yet.
http://www.narip.com/ — National Association of Record Industry Professionals
http://www.riaa.com/default.asp — Recording Industry Association of America
http://www.musicindie.org/ — The Association of Independent Music
Research, research, research – this cannot be stressed enough. Read as much as you can about the industry. Here are some book titles that are relevant:
* Start and Run Your Own Record Label, Revised and Expanded Edition by Daylle Deanna Schwartz
* Label Launch: A Guide to Independent Record Recording, Promotion, and Distribution by Veronika Kalmar
* Music Business Made Simple: Start An Independent Record Label by J.S. RUDSENSKE
There are lots of free informational resources out there. Check out these articles:
http://ezinearticles.com/?Social-Networking-and-Music:-MySpace-Puts-It-All-Together-in-a-Virtual-Community&id=18424 – Social Networking and Music: MySpace Puts it All Together in a Virtual Community by Scott G
http://ezinearticles.com/?So-You-Wanna-Learn-How-To-Start-a-Record-Label?&id=51387 – So You Wanna Learn How to Start a Record Label by Dayne Herren
Hope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures!
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