"THE MUSIC POWERS THAT BE - TO SUCCEED IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY"
Contents
Foreword
Introduction
Part One - Personal Management
o The Plan
o Connections
o The Catch-22
o Seeking Mr. Right
o Build It, And They Will Come (To You)
o Get It In Writing
o Your Managers "Cut" & Gross vs. Net
o Keeping You In The Mix
o More About Commissions
o The Sunset Clause
o Indecent Proposals (Publishing)
o How Long On The Exclusive Road?
o Loans And Limits
o Power Of Attorney
o Pay Attention To Your Managers Moves
o Management Duties
Dina Andrews Management - Spotlight & Advice
o For Artists Seeking Record Deals
o Being Ready & Being "All That"
o Advice For Producers
o Creating A "Buzz" - The Things We Did That Worked!
o Advice For Managers & Executives
Hip Hop, Rap, R&B, Pop Music Personal Management Contacts

Part Two - Entertainment Attorneys
o When Asked To Sign
o Seeking Counsel
o Attorney Fees
o Attorney's Duties
o How Much Retainer?
o Deal Shopping
o How Much Pie (%)?
o What If I Have No Money?
o The Big Picture
Joel A. Katz - Spotlight & Advice
o Advice For Artists Seeking Record Deals
o Advice For Producers
Vincent Phillips, Esq. - Spotlight & Advice
o The Keys To Success
o Getting The Hook-up
o Advice For Future Producers
o Advice For Producers Selling Beats
Entertainment Attorney Contact Directory
200 Top Music, Film, & Entertainment Attorneys
· Atlanta
· Los Angeles
· New York
· Volunteer Lawyers For The Arts
Part Three - Hiring A Producer
o Do You Really Need A Producer?
o The Right Producer
o Credibility
o Different Types For Different Hype
o Producer - Director Of Song Construction
o Know His M.O.
o Decisions
o Still Raw!
o Experience & Rep
o The Up-And-Coming Producer
o Being Resourceful
o Producer Payments
o So, How Much?
o Your Producer's EQ (Experience Quota)
o Prospecting
o More Research
o Typical Producer Responsibilities
Manuel Seal Jr. - Spotlight & Advice
o The "Zone"
o Atmosphere & Attitude
o Taking Usher To The Top
o Relationships In The Music Biz
o Testing Your Music
o The Break
o The Will To Succeed
o Working With Jermaine Dupri
o The Age Factor - It's Never Too Late
o The Triple Threat
o The Finisher
o Skills & Development
o Working With Vocals
o The Manuel Seal Music Seminars
DJ Toomp - Spotlight & Advice
o "Showtime" vs. Behind The Scenes
o Production Tools - Weapons In The Lab
o Advice For Indies Putting Out Records
o Recognizing Talent & The Genius Of T.I.
o Simplicity - The Key To A Hit Record
o Grinding, Timing - And Getting The Deal - Step By Step
o Be Original - Stay Original!
Mr. Collipark - Spotlight & Advice
o Recognizing Talent
o One Year Deals
o Timing - Being In Sync With The Universe
o Don't Try To "Play Me"
o Going With "On-Point" A&R - Brian Leach / TVT Records
o The Keys To Getting Paid
Major Producer Contact Directory
Part Four - Recording in ‘The Lab'
o Measure Twice - "Cut" Once
o Cutting Vocals
o Vocal Compressing
o Compressor Settings
o Tracking Levels
o EQ & EFX Processing
o Recording Electronic Instruments
o More To Think About
o Things To Ask When Picking Out A Studio
o Have Fun - But Stay Focused
o Quick EQ Tips
Zac Recording Studios - Spotlight
Jimmy "Z" Zumpano - Recording Advice
o Microphones & Pre-amps
o Vocals & Compressors
o Why Analog Is Still Great & Still Used By Pros
o Studio Monitors & Amplifiers
o Tweaking In The Lab
o Standard Pro Formats For Recording & Mixing
Alvin Speights - Spotlight & Advice
o Mixing It To The Next Level
o Room To Master
o Frequencies & Phase
o Starting The Song - Preparing To Mix
o Recording Levels
o Separation
o Frequency Analyzers
o Great Mixing "To Do's" & Talent
o More About Mastering
o References - Bass & Edits
o The Gear & Advice For Aspiring Talent; Engineers & Producers
Recording & Mix Studio Directory
· Atlanta
· Los Angeles
· New York

Debra Killings - Spotlight & Advice
o What Producers Look For
o The Good Session Vocalist
o Paying Dues & Doing Extras
o Charging For Session Vocals
o Working Through The Union
o First Big Break
o The "Clicks" - How Clients View You
o Studio Skills
o God's Timing & Getting Signed
Part Five - Getting Radio Play
o Feedback In The Clubs
o Free Promo Shows
o Basic, But Important Guidelines
o Radio Pay-For-Play (Payola)
o Independent Promotion
Emperor Searcy - Spotlight & Advice
o Vision, Focus & Opportunity
o DJs - Producers - Success & Skills
o Getting Airplay
o For Future Producers
Harry Lyles - Spotlight & Advice
o The Truth About Major Radio Play
o The Successful Path
Urban Radio Station Directory
Part Six - The Indie Forum
Getting Your CD Out
Starting A Record Label
The Indie Checklist
Independent Deals
Independent Distribution
Digital Music Distribution & Digital Services To Distribute To
Independent Distributor Directory
CD Technical Glossary
Mastering
Mastering Lab Directory
CD Manufacturers Directory
Big Oomp - Spotlight & Advice
o Major vs. Independent
o Artists Must Work
o The Mixtape Game
o Work & Network
o Beats For Sale!
o Submitting A Demo CD
Advertising & The Rule of "7"
o The Advertising, Promotion & Marketing Rule
o Persistence Is Key
Part Seven - The Business of Selling & Leasing Beats & Music
o Put It In Writing
o Should I Sell Or Lease My Beats?
o Up-front & Back-end Payments
o Leasing On "Spec" | The "Quasi" Sale | The Outright Sale
o Keep It Real
o Contents Of The Agreement
o The Term
o The Producer's Fee
o Advances
o Producer Royalties
o Ownership Of The Masters
o Publishing - Mechanicals - Publishing
o Sampling - Clearance & Who's Responsibility Is It?
o Credit On The Project
o Cataloging Your Beats
o Protect Your Beats
o The World Wide Web
o Exclusive Rights
o Custom Beats
o Purchasing Beats
o Quick Reference Table - When To Sell & When To Lease
$10,000 - 1 Song - "New Producer" Budget Sample
Part Eight - "All-In Deals"
The Artist "All-In" Deal - Paying The Producer & Record One Royalties
o Record One?
o Average Level Producers
o Visualize This
o Level 2 Producers - Experienced Professionals
o Level 3 - Six-Figure Super-Producers
Lost In Translation - Changing Points Into Sense - $
o Artist Points Breakdown
o Producer Points Breakdown
Part Nine - Record Deals
o Advances
o Royalties
o Royalty Rate Reference
o Escalation Clauses | Recoupment
o The Snail's Pace | Cross-Collateralization
o Music Videos | Audits
o Merchandising | Production Deals (Be Careful)
o Flow Through
o Demo Submission
Part Ten - Copyrights
Part Eleven - Songwriting & Publishing
o Mechanical Licenses
o Performance Licenses & Royalties
o Synchronization Licenses
o Print Licenses | Film & TV
o Digital Licenses
o Foreign Performance
Song Split-Sheet Sample Template
The Controlled Composition Clause
Starting A Music Publishing Company
Publishing Deals
Major Publishing Company Contact Directory
Part Twelve - The Making Of "Yeah!"
How A Hit Song Almost Never Got Made
Part Thirteen - Sample Clearance
Legal Mixtapes
Sample Clearance - Copyright - Music Clearance Service Directory
Part Fourteen - Talent Agents - Booking Agents
Talent & Booking Agent Contact Directory
Sabrina Montgomery's Dreamcatchers Ent. - Spotlight & Advice
o Finding Gigs
o Original Tracks vs. Cover Songs
o College & High School Gigs
o Getting Paid
o Opening Shows For Concerts
Part Fifteen - Accountant / Business Managers
o Check & Balances
o Money Goals
Tax Tips
o Travel - Meals & Lodging - Car - Entertainment
o Equipment
Accountants & Business Manager Directory
Part Sixteen - Priceless Advice To Help You Career
The Finale
Summary
About The Author - Cirocco - Spotlight
Miscellaneous Resources
Record Pools - Graphic Design & Printing
Web Hosting & Design - Sites To Promote At - Recommended Reading
Music Industry Glossary - Index - Unions & Affiliations

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