Ever wondered how Harry Potter flew in that quidditch game? Ever puzzled over King Kong swatting down airplanes? Ever tried to figure out Spider-Man swung from building to building? It’s all do
(Book). The maxim in the music industry has always been "You can't make it on talent alone," and with this book, you don't have to. In language that is simple and direct, author Tad Lathrop details pr
Concerts are part art, part party--and a big part business. This Business of Concert Promotion and Touring is the first to focus on that all-important business aspect, from creating a show, to sellin
What’s the secret to writing a hit song? It’s as simple as 1-2-3-4-5-6! Innovative, practical, and inspiring, Six Steps to Songwriting Success presents a surefire step-by-step approach to mastering th
Jazz is thriving in the twenty-first century, and The New Face of Jazz is an intimate, illustrated guide to the artists, venues, and festivals of today's jazz scene. This book celebrates the living le
Plug your music career into the lucrative new income streams of the digital marketplace?Record deals are so twentieth century. Today, music licensing is the fastest route to widespread exposure and a
Making Music Videos, written by industry insider Lara M. Schwartz, reveals the nuts and bolts of making videos, including all the technical and managerial skills that producers and directors must have
The first reference book all about the business side of gospel and urban music. Hip-hop and R&B hold 25 percent of the consumer music market. Another 20 percent is held by religious (gospel and Ch
Broad in scope and rich in detail, This Business of Television has been the essential sourcebook for producers, writers, broadcasters, network executives, and other television professionals since the
For beginners and experienced musicians, those wanting to play by ear or read music, and guitarists interested in different styles, this guide explains all aspects of playing: tuning, positioning, rhy
Start and Run Your Own Record Label is a comprehensive guidebook to building your own record business in the often treacherous and highly competitive world of independent record labels. Written from t
Who doesn't dream of writing a novel while holding on to a day job? Robert J. Ray and coauthor Bret Norris can help readers do just that, with this proven practical and accessible step-by-step guide t
The Billboard Illustrated Encyclopedia of Country Music features detailed information on the groundbreaking artists that helped to develop and expand the style. Organized chronologically by era, the i
‧ Harryhausen is the critically acclaimed master of stop-motion animation and has a huge following‧ Publishers Weekly called Ray Harryhausen: An Animated Life “terrific”; Kirkus said it’s “a must”; Li
The Essential Reference Guide to America’s Most Popular Songs and Artists Spanning More than Fifty Years of Music?Beginning with Bill Haley & His Comets’ seminal “Rock Around the Clock” all the wa
“For someone on the way up, this book is a must; for everyone else, it’s a bible.”—Danny Strick, co-President, SonyATV Music Publishing, Inc. ?This completely revised and expanded edition of What They
The bible of the music industry with over 500,000 copies sold! Now in its tenth edition, This Business of Music has been revised and completely updated to reflect the latest changes in the ever-evolv
