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A&R Registry...

  • updated every 8 weeks ...
  • includes regional A&R contacts not listed in any other directory
  • lists all major & indie labels in LA, NY, Nashville, London & Toronto...
  • lists entire A&R staff, direct dial numbers & assistants names...
  • Click here to see a sample listing.

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Film & Television Music Guide-10th Edition...

    The only directory of its kind and THE book if you want to to get your music into film or television...

  • lists all movie studio, TV network & independent production company music departments...
  • lists record & publishing film/tv departments...
  • lists all music supervisors in film/tv...
  • film composers, their managers & agents...
  • music clearance companies...
  • music editors...
  • ASCAP/BMI film/tv divisions...
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Music Publisher Registry...
  • updated throughout the year...
  • lists all major publishers and significant independents in LA, NY, Nashville, London & Toronto... lists entire creative staff, direct dial numbers & assistants names...
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Music Attorney, Legal and Business Affairs Guide
  • lists music business attorneys...
  • record company legal & business affairs departments
  • publishing company legal & business affairs departments
  • film & TV music, legal & business affairs departments
  • has an alphabetical index
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Producer Registry
THE RECORD PRODUCER RECORDING ENGINEER DIRECTORY is here! Our latest Registry published in partnership with RPM Direct brings you the very first Printed Contact Directory of Record Producers & Recording Engineers. Over 1600 producers & engineers are listed along with their selected credits and Full Contact details.

Included in this new edition are:

  • Full Contact Details for over 1600 Record Producers & Recording Engineers including their credits, phone, fax & e-mail address
  • All Producer & Recording Engineer Management Firms including all Management Staff & Client Rosters
  • Complete Index of Staff Listings

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Contracts for the Music industry, Deluxe Edition

    Save thousands of dollars in legal fees! Contracts for the Music Industry Deluxe Edition includes contracts for:

    • Artist Managers
    • Record Companies
    • Copyright Release
    • Songwriters
    • Producers
    • Publishers
    • Entertainers
    • Artist Agents
    • Music Performance
    • Recording Studios
    • Ad Jingles
      These contracts do not substitute for legal advice. Always consult an attorney for legal or contractual questions.
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Guide to Releasing Independent Records Part 2, Audio CD's

    In this new 2-CD audio book, Tim will teach you specific strategies he has personally used and developed to help thousands of artists gain the real media and internet exposure you want for your music and most importantly the sales you want.

    Ask any major label A&R rep and they'll tell you: the best way to develop your music career is to release your own record. What they won't tell you is how to make your release a success by getting your record played on major college and commercial radio stations, reviewed in key music publications, and stocked in national chain and indie record stores.
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How To Get A Record Deal

    The first and only video where music industry professionals give you the straight facts on how to break into this extremely competitive business. How To Get A Record Deal contains vital information and valuable insight that you will not find anywhere else. You'll hear from top executives, managers, producers and leading recording artists who know what it takes to turn your dreams into reality.

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The Indie Bible, 9th Edition

    4200 publications from around the world that will REVIEW your CD! 3400 radio stations from around the world will PLAY your songs! 600 vendors and services that will help you to SELL your music! 350 sites where you can UPLOAD your band's MP3 files! 500 helpful resources and sites where you can PROMOTE your band! 52 articles that will help your career to MOVE forward rapidly! Authors include Tim Sweeney, Daylle Deanna Schwartz, Jeri Goldstein, Brian Austin Whitney, Derek Sivers, Diane Rapaport, Peter Spellman, Bryan Farrish, Christopher Knab and many more!

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"The Indie Guidebook to Music Supervision for films"
by Sharal Churchill

    The tasks of Music Supervision for the Indie Filmmakers can be a daunting task. The author shares her 12 years of knowledge and experience in a solid, easy-to-read how-to book from Pre-Production through the Delivery of Music, empowering the reader and leaving no one behind.

    The Step-by-step guidebook topics include: Responsibilities of the Music Supervisor, Breaking down the script, Budgeting, Composers and Composer agreements, Recording original music and the Score, Music Editorial, On Camera Performance Budgets and Agreements, Music Placement, Synchronization and Master Use Licenses, Festival Licenses, Spotting Notes, The Soundtrack Album, Music Cue Sheets and Summary, Payment Schedules, Delivery Elements, The Final Mix.

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"I AM a Professional Artist - The Key To Survival And Success in the World of The Arts" - by Gilli Moon

    For artists of all genres, this book will certainly change the thinking of any professional artist who may doubt themselves or their art, who may feel pressured by the industry, or may feel the hardship of the roller coaster ride. "I AM a Professional Artist" combines a self-empowering practical guide in surviving and succeeding in the Arts with key business principles and spiritual nourishment. Whether you are a musician, singer/songwriter. actor, screen writer, author, painter, film director, etc., this book is FOR YOU!
    More info at www.gillimoon.com  

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"The Complete Guide to Starting a Record Company" by Keith Holzman

    The definitive book that shows you how to start and manage your own label.

    This is the indispensable guide to learning how to start and run your own independent record label. It’s a primer that takes you by the hand and guides you through the many steps involved in building the label of your dreams, including fundamental information about: Legal structure, What to look for in a lawyer and accountant, How to write a business plan, Label naming, Domain name and registration, Bar codes, What to look for before signing an artist, Key deal points in artist contracts, Music publishing, Key personnel with typical “reporting” diagrams, Setting up your office, What to look for in a recording studio, Drafting a recording budget, The recording, sequencing, and mastering process, ISRC codes, What to look for in pressing and printing plants, Packaging, Inventory management, Mechanical licenses, Domestic and international distribution, Production and distribution deals, What to include in a marketing plan, Marketing budgets, The role of sales, radio promotion, publicity, artist tours, advertising, video, street teams, and the web, Timing of releases, Artist development, The one-sheet, Royalty accounting, Licensing, Crisis management, Recommended reading.

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"The Musician's Handbook"
by Bobby Borg

    The Musician's Handbook gets down to basics and provides musicians with a solid foundation in the business of music so that they can get back to doing what they love best - create! Written by a professional musician for musicians at all levels of experience, the book offers comprehensive coverage of each of the four types of business relationships, the five key people that a musician needs to succeed, and the four major sources of music revenue, as well as the thirty-five steps necessary to pursuing a successful career in the music business.

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Reach the next level with a Vision Music USA Custom Management Plan!

    This is a step by step, customized strategy that focuses specifically on your individual goals.

    This service provides the following:

    1. One-on-One Interaction & Personal Guidance
    2. Industry Professionals Who Actually Listen to Your Music
    3. A Customized Written Report Focusing on Your Specific Career Goals
    4. Access to Key Industry Contacts You Should Know About
    5. 1 YEAR Subscription to Music Connection Magazine

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