RosettaBooks Updates Music Business eBook

Today's music fans enjoy their favorite songs in a variety of ways including digital file sharing and music streaming services. Distribution has become increasingly complex, and securing payment for play can be difficult. If a musician wants to build a career, it is more important than ever to be up-to-date on the latest legalities and practices of the rapidly evolving music recording industry.

Donald S. Passman is a leading entertainment lawyer specializing in the music industry whose clients include Tom Waits, Tina Turner and Quincy Jones. His veteran expertise will help guide readers through the complex regulations, contracts and agreements that artists encounter while making music.

The latest edition of this foundational text includes information on how to protect the musician's interests from the record-making process through touring and merchandising. Passman's thirty years of legal experience combined with his knowledge of the rapidly changing digital landscape make him the preeminent expert on the music business.

Specifically, Passman offers clear instructions for:

• Structuring commissions, fees and percentages
• Negotiating contracts
• Common royalty agreements
• Getting the most out of touring, concert, and merchandising agreements

"Any creative person who's considering working in the music business should read this book," said Jimmy Iovine, chairman of Interscope Geffen A&M Records.

"Donald Passman's experience with the legal intricacies of the digital recording industry makes this updated edition a required read," said Arthur Klebanoff, CEO of RosettaBooks.

Working with the Los Angeles firm Gang, Tyre, Ramer & Brown, Passman has assisted producers, executives, songwriters, labels and managers among others. His abundant experience provides insight to all facets of the music making business. This updated guide will help novices and veterans alike to better understand the dynamic changes occurring in the recording industry today.

About RosettaBooks:
RosettaBooks is the leading independent eBook publisher, responsible for brand line publishing in collaboration with AARP, Harvard Health Publications, and Mayo Clinic, as well as such timeless classics as Brave New World, Slaughterhouse-Five, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, the complete works of Winston Churchill, and the first-time digital release in the U.S. of 35 titles from renowned science fiction author Sir Arthur C. Clarke. Publisher of ten Kindle Singles, including Ray Bradbury's The Playground, RosettaBooks has launched nine of them to bestseller status. For more information, please visit RosettaBooks.com and follow the e-publisher on Facebook and Twitter.

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