Chapter 1 Turning music into a business; Chapter 2 Understanding copyright; Chapter 3 Managing rights – international framework and issues; Chapter 4 The role of the music publisher; Chapter 5 Income streams; Chapter 6 Introduction to contracts; Chapter 7 Synchronization; Chapter 8 Getting a publishing deal; Chapter 9 UK and international trade shows; Chapter 10 Networking – building a sustainable network; Chapter 11 The producer and the song, Rod Gammons; Chapter 12 Change in the digital space; Chapter 13 Purchasing a catalogue; Chapter 14 Business and strategic planning; Chapter 15 Corporate social responsibility in the twenty-first century – making the case for business responsibility in the creative industries;
Helen Gammons has been involved with music publishing, licensing, contracts and artist development for many years. Helen is currently FD to the Planet Audio Group and is is the Head of the Business School of The Academy of Contemporary Music.
'If there is anything that Helen Gammons doesn't know about music
publishing, it's probably not worth knowing! If you want to take it
to the next level in music publishing - read this book.'
David 'Hawk' Wolinski
"If there is anything that Helen Gammons doesn't know about music
publishing, it's probably not worth knowing! If you want to take it
to the next level in music publishing - read this book. I know I'll
be referring to it often."--David 'Hawk' Wolinski Composer of "Aint
No Body" (Rufus and Chaka Khan) and one of the most covered songs
ever."Whether you're already a music publisher or would like to be
one, this book will give you a mass of useful information - fresh
ideas, up-to-date legal opinions, video interviews with music biz
legends, provocative thoughts about where the business is heading,
and plenty of good anecdotes."--From Simon Napier Bell Manager: The
Yardbrids, George Michael and Wham, Marc Bolan. Japan"Gammons' book
aims to help anyone prepare for a career in music publishing.
Topics she covers: understanding the role of the publisher,
copyright, managing rights, income streams, and contracts. The book
explores how, when and where income is generated in all the current
areas of business as well as highlighting new income streams and
the business models that are currently developing."--Music
Connection"This guide to the business aspects of music publishing
examines the existing structure of the industry today and provides
advice on emerging modern, more responsive trends in music
management. Topics discussed include rights management, the roles
of music publishers, contracts, the digital environment and
business and strategic planning. Chapters include numerous tables
and example information and access to additional online resources
is provided. The volume is written from a UK industry perspective
but includes universally applicable information. Gammons is an
experienced creative director and music business
professional."--SciTech Book News
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