The Musician's Guide to Licensing Music: How to Get Your Music into Film, TV, Advertising, Digital Media & Beyond

This book is what I have been looking for. All the explanation and details are explained, and the steps and examples are very helpful. I have made marks in the text and intend to go over the material in greater detail. It was highly recommended by a course director and I am glad I followed through with this purchase.

Book was a good overview for a beginner or someone who knows nothing about the industry. Not sure how useful it would be outside of providing basics and some strategies. Also not entirely sure how outdated the info is if it is at all. Info is presented very technical though, and may get tedious when reading.Recommended for: Beginners who are genuinely interested in the industry and passionate about learning.Reason I bought it: Class required itNot good for: People with short attention spans and just want this for light reading. You may get lost in the jargon and walls of text.Would I have bought it if it wasn't for class? I rate it 7/10, so you decide.

One thing every musician should know is how to protect their music! This book will show you exactly how to do that. It explains all the different types of licenses that can apply to your music from top to bottom. It is very informative and leaves no question unanswered. It is written very well and guides you into different categories of licensing such as Master License, Mechanical License, etc. It offers many routes to getting your music heard. Such as music publishers, online marketing, and distribution resources. But most importantly, it reminds you that your music has value and can be a great source of cash flow! Understanding the licensing process and what licensees can do for you is the main focus of this book. It's as simple as 1,2,3. If you create music, then this is your map to make sure you get what you deserve when deciding to release your music to others who need it. As for myself personally, I wouldn't begin to think about releasing any of my music before I read this book. All you musicians out there bleed sweat and tears into your music without a doubt. So make sure you get what you have coming. And understand what is being offered when your music does get placed! This book will tell you everything and then some!

For someone that has no idea where to get started in this industry, this is a perfect book with a bird's eye view on setting yourself up for Success and best practices. It definitely needs updating but it's still perfect for the music licensing beginner in 2019.

This book is extremely helpful. Knowing these details within have helped me with seeing through crappy lawyers and other so called professionals in the music industry. Knowledge is power and this book is packed with both. You need this book if you want to start a successful music licensing business. I am still reading it and it has helped me tremendously already.

Just received this publication. Read about the first 3 chapters and I must say that as a person new to the business of music licensing, I am glad that I purchased the book. There is so much to really know about this aspect of the music business that many musicians take for granted or don't even know, I being one of them. This is a good reference to have on licensing, gives great insight, clearly written, and a good tool to plan your business and project plan for your future goals in the world of music licensing. The purchase was well worth it.Julio L. Matta

This book is really amazing and informative but it was written in 2010. I was wondering if they're going to update it or not. It's 2019 now. Music industry moves fast. The book didn't cover anything about trailer music business or how to start your own publishing company. I wish you could update and add more information to the book.

Really great book that gets into the meat early. They start off telling you the terminology that you need to know and how you can make money with your music.

very good

good overview of subject matter. Gives you some background to be able to talk to the lawyers with some intelligence.