This Business of Songwriting
- ISBN-10
- 0823077594
- ISBN-13
- 9780823077595
- Category
- Music
- Pages
- 322
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2006
- Publisher
- Random House Digital, Inc.
- Author
- Jason Blume
Description
To make money, song-writers need a firm, realistic grasp of how songs generate income. This volume demystifies the process of doing business as a songwriter. It walks the reader step-by-step through the process of starting and operating a publishing company, teaches how to pitch songs to publishers, and more.
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