Don Passman

The 11th Edition of All You Need to Know About the Music Business will be available at the end of October!

Pre-order here:

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I'm excited to announce that the 11th edition of my book, "All You Need To Know About The Music Business," is now available!

This book has been the go-to guide for musicians, songwriters, and music industry professionals for over 30 years, and I'm proud to say that it's now

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🎤 Join Me at #SXSW2025! 🎶 Don’t miss my talk called "All You Need to Know About the Music Business: Right Now". Come be part of the conversation!

📅 When: March 10, 2025 | 11:30am – 12:30pm CT
📍 Where: Austin Convention Center, Room 16AB
🔗 Details: https://t.co/gTNJiRKgeq

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How much can an artist and songwriter get for putting their song in a film or TV show?

Read Chapters 28 and 29 the 11th Edition.

https://t.co/Wi02Sg6QVN

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How many deals do you think you need to put music in a motion picture? Hint: More than 5.

Read page 451 of the 11th Edition.

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Did you know that the people who handle entertainer’s money don’t have to be licensed?

Read page 49 of the 11th Edition.

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Who takes the best care of your business?

Read page 5 (at the bottom) of the 11th Edition.

https://t.co/nz89RZogum

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How do you find a team of advisors and squeeze out the sleaze?

Read page 13 of the 11th Edition.

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What does a music publisher do?

Read page 213 of the 11th Edition.

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What’s the key thing every artist has to do in the beginning of their careers?

Read page 20 of the 11th Edition.

And don't forget the perfect stocking stuffer for the musician in your life...

https://t.co/nz89RZnIEO

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What do Monkey Selfies have to do with Artificial Intelligence and the music business?

Read page 340 of the 11th Edition.

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What do a brain surgeon and a rock star have in common?

Read page 5 of the 11th Edition.

They also know the best last minute gift to get for their favorite musician...

https://t.co/8H2q5OVgDs

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Want to know how AI affects the music business?

Read Page 340 of the 11th Edition.

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Want the latest figures and practices in the Music Biz?

Read the 11th Edition Cover to Cover

https://t.co/Wi02Sg6QVN

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How do you protect yourself when you’re first starting in the music business?

Read the 11th Edition Cover to Cover

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The perfect gift for Cyber Monday? The Audiobook version of the 11th Edition!

Give the gift of knowledge!

https://t.co/CXPx4Zntdd

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Want to get a great gift for the musician in your life?

Or, do you wan to know how can you maximize the money you make from your music?

Read the 11th Edition Cover to Cover

https://t.co/Wi02Sg6QVN

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Want to know how the money flows in the world of streaming music?

Read Page 140 of the 11th Edition.

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Do you need a record company in today’s music business?

Read Page 78 of the 11th Edition.

https://t.co/03a0fXeTtd

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Make sure you listen to this insight-filled conversation with Variety's Strictly Business Podcast!

https://t.co/kCCojGJl71

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Do you know what a copyright is, and how it affects your life as a musician?

Read Page 215 of the 11th Edition.

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How do you build a team of advisors who will make sure your music career has the best chance of success?

Read Page 13 of the 11th Edition.

https://t.co/nz89RZnIEO