Questions About How To Make It in the New Music Business: Practical Tips on Building a Loyal Following and Making a Living as a Musician

by Ari Herstand (Goodreads Author)

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Can anybody compare this to All You Need to Know About the Music Business by Donald S. Passman? A 10th edition is just being released and I wonder which is "better" of these two. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/43822070-all-you-need-to-know-about-the-music-business

Phil really depends on what you're looking for; you cannot really compare them, as they have a very different perspective/background; mostly covering the U…morereally depends on what you're looking for; you cannot really compare them, as they have a very different perspective/background; mostly covering the U.S. market.

- Indie/DIY self-management perspective, lots of practical advice: Ari
- legal/financial/business perspective: Donald Passman

if you're just starting out, go for Ari's book. additionally, there's also:
- major/industry perspective for artists, business mindset and some practical advice: Rick Barker ("The $150,000 Music Degree"), and Wade Sutton ("Hacking Music")(less)

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