Composing a living : a music creator's guide to money, relationships, and business /
"Composing a Living is a practical guide for composers navigating the complex intersection of music, money, and business. With advice derived from twenty-eight interviews with leading composers, the book challenges the myth that "you can't make money as a composer." It offers con...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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New York, NY :
Oxford University Press,
[2025]
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| Online Access: | Connect to the full text of this electronic book |
| Summary: | "Composing a Living is a practical guide for composers navigating the complex intersection of music, money, and business. With advice derived from twenty-eight interviews with leading composers, the book challenges the myth that "you can't make money as a composer." It offers concrete strategies for financial success in the field, providing readers with essential knowledge about leveraging their skills, creating diverse income streams, and thriving as professionals in the music industry. Through expert interviews and real-world examples, readers will learn to negotiate contracts, maximize opportunities in their musical communities, and exploit the revenue potential of copyright ownership. The book offers insights into important business decisions, such as whether to incorporate as a legal entity, and provides guidance on tax strategies, retirement planning, and accounting essentials"-- |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (xviii, 198 pages) |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780197803486 0197803482 9780197803509 0197803504 |