[1st]-5th edition by Donald S. Passman; illustrations by Randy Glass

Executives and artists, experts and novices alike, will benefit from detailed yet easy-to-understand explanations of the latest technology, legalities, and practices shaping the music business, such as: royalties for music transmitted via digital downloads, streaming services, cloud lockers, and apps ; updated licensing regulations and industry agreements ; the most recent recording and music publishing deal ; the new challenges for performing rights societies. "All You Need to Know About the Music Business" also gives guidance on the basics, such as how to: select and hire a winning team of advisors -- personal and business managers, agents, and attorneys -- and structure their commissions, percentages, and fees in a way that will protect you and maximize these relationships ; master the major and finer points of contract negotiations ; navigate the ins and outs of songwriting and music publishing ; maximize concert, touring, and merchandising agreements

[1st-4th] eds. unnumbered, variously called "new rev. and updated."

[1st-4th] edition published by Simon & Schuster

Includes index