Notes: A very comprehensive book covering publicity, marketing, touring, merchandising, contracts, trademarks, branding and record companies. Limited availability.

Notes: The granddaddy of music business books is now in its 10th edition. This is written by attorneys and strongly covers the legal issues in this field. Limited availability.

Notes: A comprehensive reference with in-depth discussions of every important music industry contract issue, including group agreements, live performances, free music on the Internet, the effect of the Millennium Copyright Act, ancillary rights, independent record labels, artists' rebellion and lawsuits against record labels and contracts, and the industry-wide downturn in record sales. Limited availability.

Notes: One of the most widely-read general titles on different aspects of the music business, now in its 6th edition.

Notes: Entertainment attorney J.S. "Skip" Rudsenske provides insight about the industry and practical tools for musicians looking to begin a professional recording career.

Notes: This guidebook covers every aspect of starting, owning, and operating a record label, including financing your label, signing artists, music promotion, and legal affairs.

Notes: Producer and musician George Howard provides practical advice for aspiring recording artists about landing a record deal--from preparing your music, to targeting a label, to getting your demo into the hands of industry people who will actually listen to it. Limited availability.

Notes: Practical strategies for landing your dream job in the music business as well as information on career opportunities, new media, networking strategies, and resume tips, as well as a resource directory and interviews with the pros.

Notes: Designed as a primer for independent record label start-ups, this book discusses every aspect of starting an independent label, from acquiring tax I.D. numbers to distributing product and making sure your artists' music gets heard. Limited availability.

Notes: A handbook for surviving and succeeding as an artist in the music industry with information and interviews with professionals about touring, recording, rehearsing, demos, radio promotion, and understanding when and why to use managers, publishers, PR people, lawyers, and accountants in your music career. Limited availability.

Notes: A comprehensive step-by-step guide to the world of independent recording that draws on interviews from over 150 musicians and industry pros, showing you how to put out a CD and market it through the media, radio, clubs, and retail, and to develop opportunities for earning a living with your music as an independent artist. Limited availability.