Online Music Traps    by Bob Findlay
Price: $29.99 USD. 15300 words. Published on March 12, 2010. .
A comprehensive guide to the online music industry & how independent musicians can make an impact without the numerous costly 'traps.' The book covers the industry in general, followed by a description of the most valuable music sites & how to best utilise them,concluding with a specifically adaptable synopsis on how to best conduct your future online music career.

Working In The Music Industry    by Edgar Struble
Price: $4.99 USD. 40800 words. Published on May 12, 2010. .
Working in the Music Industry is a collection of straightforward advice on preparing for and entering careers in the music business. Author Edgar Struble draws upon his extensive experience as a nationally known music director in presenting the myriad opportunities available in the field. In addition, throughout the book there are interviews with folks who are successfully working in the business.

Roadie, Inc. - How to Gain and Keep a Career in the Live Music Business    by Andy Reynolds
Price: $9.99 USD. 30260 words. Published on January 30, 2011. .
‘Roadie, Inc’ is the definitive guide to starting out as technician, working for bands on tour. The book details the exact steps you need to take in order to find work as a sound engineer, back line tech, lighting engineer, tour manager, touring stylist or driver. There is also comprehensive information on non-touring roles such as artist manager, music booking agent and concert promoter.

Caruso's Mustache Off - and Other Writings about Music and Musicians    by Carl Van Vechten
Price: $8.95 USD. 116520 words. Published by Mondial  on April 26, 2011. .
Van Vechten wrote lively and often audacious essays on musical subjects. He was first to offer serious assessments of the music of Stravinsky, Erik Satie, Gershwin, and the operas of Richard Stauss. He wrote the earliest study in America of the music of Spain. He was first to advocate musical scores for movies. He contended that ragtime and jazz were the only uniquely American music.

The Chester County Boys    by Marlene Mitchell
Price: $4.99 USD. 68520 words. Published by Black Wyrm on July 6, 2011. .
Meet the Chester County Boys, a defunct western band who have been playing at the Double L for over fifteen years. But when the chance recruitment of a new lead singer takes them at last to the Grand Old Opry, murder and mayhem are the result.

The Rock and Roll Times - Music Industry Bible    by Will Beattie
Price: $2.99 USD. 109380 words. Published on July 8, 2011. .
The Rock and Roll Times- Music Industry Bible's aim is to show bands how they can do it for themselves. From recording their CD, to PRS and Publishing, to getting a Manager, Touring, Press and Publicity, Merchandise, How to set up their own Record Label amongst other chapters on all aspects of the music industry. This is a music industry guide for the New Music Business.

I've Never Been To Me    by Charlene Oliver
Price: $9.99 USD. 84390 words. Published by ReAnimus Press on July 26, 2011. .
Not just an amazing autobiography--a primer on the music industry and what it's like to have a #1 hit. A must-read for anyone considering a career in music. "I've Never Been To Me," the favorite, iconic #1-hit song featured in movies like Shrek the Third and TV shows such as Glee has an even more incredible story behind it and the life of the Motown artist who made it famous, Charlene.

Promoting You and Your Music!    by Emily Hill
Price: $1.99 USD. 2990 words. Published on September 3, 2011. .
2013 Update Written by a woman who often whispers, "I'm with the Band!" Contains LIVE-LINKS to Uploaders, Downloaders, and Leaders in the Music and Entertainment Industry! Want to Get Your Music Career Going? Want to RE-Start Your Music Career? The Promoting You! progression in this guide will effectively launch your career (or revitalize it!) in the best, most Now! method possible to

A Pocket Guide To The Music Business    by John Rawling
Price: $2.69 USD. 13340 words. Published on October 19, 2011. .
So you want to make it in the music business. This book is designed to give you a broad understanding of the music business and how to think ‘outside of the box’. Questions like: Do we need an agent? Do we need a manager? How much do we pay them? How do we get a record deal? This book covers these conundrums and looks at an overview of the industry and the professions within it. Good luck!