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The Business of Music

The Business of Music

Use this guide to explore the business side of music.

Scroll down for related books, sample music business plans, and music careers.

Use the left-side menu to view marketing resources, legal information, and industry networking and support.

Learn more about Music Certificates at WCC:

Books @ Bailey Library

How to Make It in the New Music Business

Music Money and Success: the insider's guide to making money in the music business

All You Need to Know about the Music Business

Music Law

The Future of the Music Business

The Business Side of Creativity

How to Write a Business Plan

Market Research and Business Plans

Music Market Statistics:

RIAA - Recording Industry Association of America
Industry information and statistics on piracy demographics, and more.
IFPI - The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry
Provides recording industry numbers, recorded music sales, piracy statistics, etc.
Business Startup Research Help
Attend a market research workshop or schedule one-on-one market research help for your business.

Sample Business Plans from Gale Virtual Reference Library:

Jobs Outlook, Education, Training & Skills

Broadcast and Sound Engineering Technicians
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook
Music Directors and Composers
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook
Musicians and Singers
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook
Music Therapists
From Career OneStop

Creative Business Podcasts

Being Boss

iTunes | Stitcher | SoundCloud

Get Paid

iTunes | Stitcher

Profit Power Pursuit

Profit. Power. Pursuit.

iTunes | Stitcher

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