Audience: Band members, non-band musicians, managers, songwriters, and indie record label owners. What is new in this edition: The 10th edition examines some of the money-making strategies developed by musicians during the global pandemic and how these strategies -- Veeps concerts, social media events, virtual music lessons, etc. -- can be applied in a post-pandemic world. This new edition includes new music legislation (Music Modernization Act) and new caselaw regarding Taylor Swift, Katy Perry, The Everly Brothers, Led Zeppelin, Woody Guthrie, Biggie Smalls, and Third Eye Blind. For more than 20 years, this has been the best-selling guide for musicians in bands. During the ten editions of this book, it has expanded to include taxes, financial management and cash flow, licensing music for film, TV, and advertising, and new revenue models from music income. Updated info: Music Law is a comprehensive resource--aimed at independent musicians--on how to take care of the business side of music. That's especially important now.
Independent musicians have always made most of their money on live gigs. So of course, the pandemic has had a devastating impact. But they still want to play music, and they still need to make money. Even with the return of live performance, bands won't be able to rely on their old strategies and contacts. Venues have closed. The world has changed. That's where Music Law comes in. This edition addresses new money-making strategies that have evolved during the pandemic.
Like: * Doing ticketed livestreamed concerts and then selling band merchandise on the same platform - just like at a live gig, except with the chance to make far more money than at a small club * Or selling NFTs (digital tokens) for exclusive items like album artwork or a special vinyl version of a band's new album.As usual, the book also gives updates on legal changes musicians need to know about--especially in the area of copyright law. Just one example: under a new law, songwriters and bands will be able to use an easy process (like small claims court) to enforce copyright infringement and get take-down orders--to remove their copyrighted content that other people have put online That's the kind of detailed, practical information this book provides.