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How The Music Business Works

The music business is one of the most complex, infamous, and influential systems on Earth!

How The Music Business Works has been written to explain how all the moving parts of this industry work together.

Our goal is to compile and share the most exhaustive guide on the subject that exists.

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The Basics

Composition
Sound Recording
Writer
Artist
Publisher
Label
The Team
Types of Music Releases
Major vs. Indie
Copyright Registration

Your Rights

Mechanical
Performance
Sync
Master Use
Distribution
Neighboring
Lyric
Print

Industry Organizations

YouTube
HFA
MRI
SoundExchange
Organizations and Advocacy Groups

Advanced Concepts

Contracts
MMA
Consent Decrees
Work For Hire
ISRC
ISWC
Digital Download
On-Demand Streaming
Non-Interactive Streaming
What is an audit?

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2	How to Work Remotely in the Music Business	Read
3	A Bird's Eye View	Read
4	A Glossary of Music Industry Terms	Read