Making It in the Music Business : The Business and Legal Guide for Songwriters and Performers (3rd ed)

Both practical business manual and legal companion, this authoritative guide contains the solid information and advice songwriters and performers need to make it in today's competitive music industry.

A prominent attorney specializing in entertainment law, Lee Wilson provides a lively discussion of music law, rights and contracts that will turn any novice into a seasoned professional.

The revised and updated edition includes two new chapters on the dos and don'ts of forming and running a band, how to make money from music; and provides expanded information about Internet copyright issues.

Using dozens of real-life examples for both songwriters and performers, additional chapters cover copyright law and protection, copyright infringement and how to avoid it, trademark law, music law and business practices, how to find and work with managers and music lawyers, and the provisions of music publishing, management and booking agreements.

Also included is a thorough explanation of contracts along with reproductions of the documents discussed, a glossary of technical and legal terms, and a complete resource section.