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Anyone managing an artists career needs to be well versed and have a savvy understanding of the moving parts of the music business. Learn how and why those moving parts "move," as well as how to manage and navigate a music-based career. Artist Management for the Music Business gives a comprehensive view of how to generate income through music and how to strategically plan for future growth. The book is full of valuable practical insights. It includes interviews and case studies with examples of real-world management issues and outcomes. Updates to this new edition include the importance of online streaming to music careers, how anyone can effectively network, tools for successful negotiation, ways to identify and manage income sources, and guidance on the ever-changing social media landscape of the music business. This book gives access to resources about artist management and the music business at its companion website.
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  4. Publisher
    Routledge
  5. Publication date
    May 14, 2018
  6. Language
    English
  7. Dimensions
    7.5 x 0.77 x 9.25 inches
  8. Print length
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Paul Allen is Associate Professor in the Department of Recording Industry at Middle Tennessee State University and co-author of Record Label Marketing, published by Focal Press. He is also a frequent lecturer at other universities on artist management and other music business subjects. His career includes service in the US Air Force, and work in commercial radio and TV, political management, the music business, academia, and as your author.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Routledge; 4th edition (May 14, 2018)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 322 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0815392664
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0815392668
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.32 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.5 x 0.77 x 9.25 inches
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Paul Allen's career spans radio, television, political management, the music business, and as an author, lecturer and professor on music business topics. His experiences and career advice based on those experiences are woven into his top-selling music industry book, Artist Management for the Music Business. He has business degrees from the University of Tennessee, and Middle Tennessee State University which is home to largest music business degree program in the US. He has also studied at Vanderbilt, Harvard, Clemson, and Belmont Universities. His work work in the radio and television industries included serving as executive director of Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc., an industry trade association. He has been producer or executive producer for scores of stage productions for acts including Alan Jackson, Garth Brooks, the Dixie Chicks, Toby Keith, Travis Tritt, Trisha Yearwood, Clint Black, Vince Gill, Martina McBride, Brad Paisley, Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, and Keith Urban in conjunction with the annual Country Radio Seminar. For seven years he was the executive producer of the New Faces of Country Music Show presented in Nashville. Paul Allen's background also includes work in political management, radio and television programming and management, radio ownership, and broadcasting work for the US Armed Forces Radio. His consulting clients include companies in the management, public relations, and film industries. He is an alumnus of Leadership Music, and a member of the Country Music Association. He is a recipient of the MTSU Department of Recording Industry Outstanding Alumni Award for Service to the Community, and the university Award for Instructional Technology. Paul teaches artist management, new media for the music business, concert promotion, and marketing of recordings at Tennessee's largest university, Middle Tennessee State University and he lectures at Cumberland University.

He is author of the top-ranked and hands-on book, Artist Management for the Music Business, now into its third edition. He is a contributing author to the industry guide From Demo To Delivery, and is co-author of the defining recording industry book entitled Record Label Marketing. His artist management website tops Google's list on the subject of artist management with links and resources at www.artistmanagementonline.com.

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Holly
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Book
Reviewed in the United States on November 21, 2021
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This text book is a fabulous resource to learn about the music industry and how to be a manager. I found it very east to read and is geared for a beginner with little knowledge about the music business because it give you step by step instructions on everything such as contracts, budgeting, how to write a business plan and general basics about how to manage. I had to get this book for my Graduate class in Arts and Entertainment Management and will be keeping it to use over and over again as I work in this field.
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BlueDrums
5.0 out of 5 stars Comprehensive and Accurate
Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2017
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I use this book as a textbook for my college class that I teach on Artist Management. It is excellent. The author has done a good job updating it. My only complaint is that more space should be devoted to functioning in the "indie" world, which is where most artists spend their time. Many indies will never have the issue of having a manager who ALSO has a business manager. If you reach that level, then you're doing better than 99.9% of artists in the world. Most artists just want to get paid after a gig. So, I feel like each chapter should have a section for "major label world" and "indie world". Other than that, the book is comprehensive and accurate. It is an excellent authoritative source from which to teach.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Good Book
Reviewed in the United States on September 20, 2021
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I got this for a class that I am taking. It is a good book, as well as informative.
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Thomas Craig
4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book. Terrible typesetting. (Publisher take note)
Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2020
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This book has really good content. It’s an extremely important and useful read for aspiring (and experienced) artist managers alike, as well as for artists. My one gripe, and it’s a big one, is a dig on the publishers who felt the need to typeset the book in 10 or 11pt font, leaving 3.5” of (overall) margin space on the sides of the page. I’m not kidding, this does a major disservice to this otherwise excellent book. I have excellent vision, but this is a real pain. And at the cost, I’m annoyed to maybe have to purchase a kindle version just to be able to read this. Room in the margins for notes is good, but this could just be a bigger font and less margin and still have room to spare. Sorry author, it’s a great read so far... but I hope your publisher takes notice for the next printing and edition.
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Robert Wilmesherr
5.0 out of 5 stars It's an excellent overview for aspiring artists and managers alike
Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2015
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It's an excellent overview for aspiring artists and managers alike, and it's full of advice and wisdom. Anyone studying this business would do well to begin their focused education here, if only to establish a working vocabulary for the industry. The end of each chapter provides an extensive list of resources for continued reading as well. If you read this, also read the books listed in the resource section of each chapter for an extensive self-education. There's nothing quite like a common vocabulary for efficient communication between all the facets of the music industry.
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Dequan Starnes
5.0 out of 5 stars Critical information!!
Reviewed in the United States on June 19, 2020
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The best information I’ve seen in a long time the book was so helpful and led me to building my own business from A-Z I’m beyond grateful for having the opportunity to get some valuable information in this book. Changed my life!! 🌟🌟
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Kayla Smoot
5.0 out of 5 stars Class Required
Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2019
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This book was required for my Artist Management course. It is a great reference tool for anyone trying to learn the ends and outs of the music industry in terms of managing an artist. From Pros and Cons to lessons learned, this is a great music industry read and study tool.
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Kent Crete
5.0 out of 5 stars This is a great book that explains what an artist manager is supposed ...
Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2014
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This is a great book that explains what an artist manager is supposed to do and not required to do. It is a must read for any artist or manager that doesn't understand the vital and practical applications of artist management. It explains in detail why managers are integral to the artist's success no matter what their professional level may be.
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Lore Jarocinski
5.0 out of 5 stars A bible!
Reviewed in France on March 19, 2021
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This book is incredible. All the important elements are in there, very easy to read and to understand. The font is big enough and the chapters well defined.
I really appreciate that they give lots of concrete examples too.
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Sara Bernardi
5.0 out of 5 stars Utilissimo e completo
Reviewed in Italy on June 6, 2021
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Molto bello, completo e ben fatto
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WandenMusic
5.0 out of 5 stars Love it
Reviewed in Canada on August 26, 2018
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Waited for so many years for a book with relatable infos about the current technology
Other books I read before were not relevant at all
So 10/10 would read again
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Miss DLR
5.0 out of 5 stars Fab book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 15, 2017
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Very good read for my bf who has started managing artists, he's finding this very helpful.
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Bayo
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 2, 2017
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The absolute best I've had. Top quality!
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