{"product":{"product_id":"1451682468","title":"All You Need to Know About the Music Business: Eighth Edition","price":"29.51","image_url":"https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51N3IaHqh7L._SL500_.jpg","url":"https://www.amazon.com/dp/1451682468"},"comments":[{"body":"OT: Se ti piace il mondo della musica non starci troppo a pensare e comincia a gestire qualche gruppo di amici in cui credi (avrai amici musicisti no?): cura i loro social, trova serate per loro e cerca di costruire una fanbase in modo tale che in futuro possano avvicinarsi ad un etichetta. Purtroppo questi meccanismi vanno imparati con l'esperienza piuttosto che in un master/corso di laurea (che sono molto utili invece per fare networking). Ti consiglio [questo libro](https://www.amazon.it/Need-Know-About-Music-Business/dp/1451682468) per farti un'idea! \r\n\r\nPer il corso di studi da scegliere ti consiglio quello che ti hanno già detto: cerca di capire cosa ti piace fare, e poi muoviti di conseguenza..","subreddit_name":"Universitaly","author":"GhostHardware777"},{"body":"Mechanical royalties are set by Federal law, though most major label contracts pay 75% or so of the statutory rate which is 9.1 cents per song under 5 minutes in length. Performance royalties depend on the artists contribution to the song in question. You can see the percentage each writer gets for some songs in the BMI/ASCAP databases but you won't get actual payment information.You won't find a database of this because it's based on individual contracts.\r\n\r\nThis book will tell you as much as you need to know about the regulations and customs: https://www.amazon.com/Need-Know-About-Music-Business/dp/1451682468\r\n\r\nBut you're not going to get individual dollar amounts.","subreddit_name":"WeAreTheMusicMakers","author":"OnWingsOfWax"},{"body":"Hold up! I have a music business degree and work in the music business. First off I suggest reading [This book](https://www.amazon.com/Need-Know-About-Music-Business/dp/1451682468) it's American based, but still relevant. \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThe long of the sort of it with manager is, they get 15-20% of whatever you make, that they're a part of, which is usually about everything. So you make $1,000 for a show, they get between $150-$200 of that. You *never* pay them up front. Same with agents, but agents get 10%. The difference between an agent and a manager is, a manger is a part of everything you do, while an agent just books shows, and route tours(so booking multiple shows) with smaller bands the manager and agent can be the same person. Bands I work with(Which is might be specific to my genre, not sure) usually pay managers 15% of live(because agents) and 20% of recorded + deals or whatever else.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nOH also labels...labels give you money, not the other way around. The only label that I know that asks for money is Thirty Tigers, but they're adamant that they're not a label they're \"label services\" and signing a label contact is something that requires a lawyer. I feel like I need to repeat IF YOU WANT TO SIGN TO A LABEL GET YOUR OWN LAWYER. They are worth the $300-$500 it will cost.  \r\n\r\nIf you have any other questions let me know, but really you should read the passman book. ","subreddit_name":"Music","author":"Alybank"},{"body":"#Listen up, bitches, because here's how copyright law works in the US.#\r\n\r\nCovers distributed without paying for a mechanical license to produce them is in violation of copyright law. *This is grounds for takedown.*\r\n\r\nAny copyrighted music set to video without paying for a sync license is in violation of copyright law. ***This is grounds for takedown.***\r\n\r\nIf the video happens to contain a sound recording that you do not have the rights to distribute, it is in violation of copyright law. ***JESUS TAPDANCING CHRIST ON A STICK, THIS IS GROUNDS FOR TAKEDOWN.***\r\n\r\nAnd for fuck's sake, this is not goddamn fair use. This is not for criticism or education. And for that matter, fair use is a **legal defense** and only matters in court after a judge has made a decision, *not a shield against takedowns.*\r\n\r\ntl;dr lol no.\r\n\r\nSource: [rtfm](http://www.amazon.com/Need-Know-About-Music-Business/dp/1451682468)","subreddit_name":"Music","author":"porcubot"},{"body":"Copyright infringement won't necessarily land you in jail but a pretty good source to learn is [All You Need to Know About the Music Business](http://www.amazon.com/Need-Know-About-Music-Business/dp/1451682468) by Donald Passman.  \r\n\r\nVery informative about all the copyright acts and how they've changed over the years.  Will also help you understand the difference between the two types of a copyrights a song can hold (composition and sound recording).","subreddit_name":"edmproduction","author":"Promefeus"},{"body":"you should check this out, its great. very easy to read \r\n\r\nhttp://www.amazon.com/Need-Know-About-Music-Business/dp/1451682468/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;qid=1422943229\u0026amp;sr=8-1\u0026amp;keywords=everything+you+need+to+know+about+the+music+business\u0026amp;pebp=1422943235671\u0026amp;peasin=1451682468","subreddit_name":"edmproduction","author":"OKO_YONO"},{"body":"Waaay better than Ari's book is [\"All You Need To Know About The Music Business\" by Don Passman](https://www.amazon.com/Need-Know-About-Music-Business/dp/1451682468). Widely regarded as music industry bible","subreddit_name":"WeAreTheMusicMakers","author":"exh78"},{"body":"https://www.amazon.com/Need-Know-About-Music-Business/dp/1451682468","subreddit_name":"diylabels","author":"zoxii"},{"body":"Hey I actually managed a rapper for a few months so I do have some experience. In terms of DIY and independence I highly recommend you buy this book before doing anything major. \r\n\r\n[All You Need To Know MBUS](https://www.amazon.com/Need-Know-About-Music-Business/dp/1451682468) \r\n\r\nI myself own a copy and was recommended by a mentor and it’s kind of like the Bible in terms of knowing the main ins and outs of the business side. \r\n\r\n[Tunecore vs CD Baby Publishing ](http://aristake.com/posts/images/cost-7-15-15.jpg) \r\n\r\n[Digital Distro Comparison Chart ](http://aristake.com/posts/images/Final_Chart_1-21-16.jpg) \r\n\r\nI’m sure other people will have more info. But once again that book is golden. ","subreddit_name":"WeAreTheMusicMakers","author":"slimuser98"},{"body":"I could say the same to you.  Source your comments.  What would you like from me?  http://www.amazon.com/Need-Know-About-Music-Business/dp/1451682468 ","subreddit_name":"explainlikeimfive","author":"MEATWALL-FARTOPOLIS"},{"body":"You have two options.\r\n\r\nOption 1: [Buy and read this book](http://www.amazon.com/Need-Know-About-Music-Business/dp/1451682468), approach various video game companies until you get interest (perhaps through /u/TheApothecaryAus's method), get a lawyer to help draw up a contract, and licence your music.\r\n\r\nOption 2: [Buy and read this book](http://www.amazon.com/Need-Know-About-Music-Business/dp/1451682468), approach a label with a lawyer (go to Universal Music Group first to take advantage of the [right of first refusal](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Right_of_first_refusal)), and have them market you to video game designers.\r\n\r\nThe book in question is on the shelf of every music exec at UMG. I mean it - all of them.","subreddit_name":"IWantToLearn","author":"SexThrowaway1125"},{"body":"You do realize that every recording contract is different and each artist has the opportunity to negotiate their deal right? It's not difficult to pick up [Donald Passman's book](http://www.amazon.com/Need-Know-About-Music-Business/dp/1451682468) and know *exactly* what you are able to get and *exactly* what little tricks a label may or may not try and pull.  At the end of the day, if an artist doesn't like the deal being offered, they can just not sign it!","subreddit_name":"technology","author":"NemoDatQ"}]}