Clive: Working for the Man in the Age of Vinyl    by Don Silver
Price: $2.99 USD. 27690 words. Language: English. Published on April 28, 2013. Nonfiction » Biography » Personal memoir.
In 1978, at age 21, after years of playing in a band, the author was hired by Clive Davis to be a talent scout for his new label, Arista Records. It was a dream job for somebody who'd lived and breathed music. The only problem was it was 1981, disco topped the charts and Clive was more interested in having hits and building his empire than making great records. A riff on life, ambition and music.

Payola Bribery In The Record Business And Television    by Robert Grey Reynolds, Jr
Price: $3.50 USD. 4290 words. Language: English. Published on April 4, 2013. Nonfiction » Entertainment » Television.
Payola, or paying disc jockeys and other radio and television employees to play particular songs, was the subject of Congressional hearings in 1959 and 1960. Dick Clark, host of American Bandstand, was summoned to testify before a House subcommittee of investigators. At issue was censorship, the suspension of radio and television station licenses, etc. The lessons of payola are pertinent today.

How to Fail in the Music Business: Or Succeed If You'd Rather    by Joe Johnston
Price: $2.99 USD. 37760 words. Language: English. Published by Rhythm Rascal Publishing  on March 24, 2013. Nonfiction » Music » Music business.
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An industry insider with decades of experience tells how to avoid the pitfalls that send almost all of music industry newcomers running back home. "How to Fail" is loaded with practical advice, along with soulful insights to the heart of the business.

8 Steps To A More Successful Music Career In 2013    by Shaun Letang
Price: Free! 3140 words. Language: English. Published by Just Me  on January 8, 2013. Nonfiction » Music » Music business.
Note: This short report is 3200 words long, so straight to the point. Regardless of how 2012 went for you and your music career, 2013 can be better! Not sure what you should be doing next? Not sure why you've put a CD out but aren't getting many sales or even free downloads? Then you will want to read this short guide for 8 things you can do this year to ensure 2013 is your best year in music yet!

An Independent Musician’s Guide To: How to Make $100K in the Music Business Without a Record Deal    by Lamont Clark
Price: $9.99 USD. 30460 words. Language: English. Published on December 20, 2012. Nonfiction » Music » Music business.
Read closely, there are no easy ways to riches! This is NOT a get rich quick book;it's NOT an “easy” guide to making money, and there are NO secrets in this book. The formula to make six figures with your money is quite simple, and if you want to really make money with you music without chasing a record deal, then you need to read this book!

The Essential Guide to Hip-Hop Marketing & Publicity    by Kayla Calloway
Price: $9.99 USD. 6630 words. Language: English. Published on December 17, 2012. Nonfiction » Music » Music business.
The Essential Guide to Hip-Hop Marketing & Publicity is written specifically for indie & DIY hip-hop artists and covers hip-hop marketing essentials such as media relations and the strategized use of Twitter, YouTube and other video outlets.

Your Band Is A Virus - Expanded Edition    by James Moore
Price: $7.99 USD. 58590 words. Language: English. Published on November 26, 2012. Nonfiction » Music » Music business.
“Your Band Is A Virus! Expanded Edition” is the bigger and better sequel to 2010's bestselling book "Your Band Is A Virus - Behind-the-Scenes & Viral Marketing for the Independent Musician". Almost double the size of it's predecessor, "Your Band Is A Virus! Expanded Edition" is the ultimate music marketing guide for serious independent musicians and bands.

Entertainment Law Mentor: Negotiating Exclusive Songwriting Agreements    by C. Stephen Weaver
Price: $14.99 USD. 47570 words. Language: English. Published on November 15, 2012. Nonfiction » Law » Entertainment.
A detailed “how to” book about negotiating the large print, the fine print, and everything in between which is commonly found in exclusive songwriting agreements. Steve Weaver presents a template exclusive songwriting agreement and then explains what each paragraph of the agreement means (even translating it into plain English) and he then proceeds to list, analyze and discuss important points.

How To Start Your Own Music Publishing Company    by Dennis Sinnott
Price: $4.95 USD. 18280 words. Language: English. Published on November 4, 2012. Nonfiction » Music » Music business.
If you've ever toyed with the idea of getting into music publishing - now you can - and for practically nothing. The reason? The rapid advance of digital has practically zeroed out overheads. This book shows you in simple steps how to do it. Here's your chance to get into the most lucrative field in the music industry! Get your copy today!

The Gangnam Style    by Wiliam London
Price: $7.00 USD. 4160 words. Language: English. Published on November 3, 2012. Nonfiction » Inspiration » Personal inspiration.
The Gangnam Style - The Secret Of Modern Success.. In this piece you’ll learn the following: How older and younger people feel about the Gangnam Style video clip and music, Both witty and critical perspectives from experts, Interesting statistics, Links to new age marketing, The secret to the video clip's success.