Recommended music business books

The following music business books are highly recommended by Chris Standring. If you are looking to advance your knowledge of the music business and thereby move up the success ladder, you owe it to yourself to check them out.

	This Business Of Music $20.96 M. William Krasilovsky, Sidney Shemel, John Gross A must read for any tenacious artist, manager or aspiring music industry person. Whilst this book can sometimes appear a little cold, it is a straight-up no nonsense, tell it like it is reference book that you can always count on. This book discusses everything from record labels, publishers, managers and work permits for foreign artists. Also includes sample contracts and music licensing forms. If you are serious about the music business you must have this book. Order this book here.
	All You Need To Know About The Music Business $21.00 Donald Passman A highly entertaining, extremely thorough music business book. This is "Music Business 101" for artists. Passman discusses everything from record royalties to music publishing, managers and attorneys and much more. This book is a must have if you are new to the music business and written in a very engaging manner. The author successfully simplifies what is often thought of as a complex business. Order this book here.