{"product_id":"confessions-of-a-record-producer-how-to-survive-the-scams-and-shams-of-the-music-business-paperback","title":"Confessions of a Record Producer: How to Survive the Scams and Shams of the Music Business - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMoses Avalon\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor more than 15 years, \u003ci\u003eConfessions of a Record Producer\u003c\/i\u003e has exposed the inner workings of the music business and empowered artists to protect their interests. With inside knowledge and hard numbers, Moses Avalon reveals the truth of how the industry functions (or dysfunctions), showing what artists actually make from their \"hits\" and how producers, labels, managers, and even the artists' own lawyers conspire to rip them off. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis is the only music business trade book that: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Intimately analyzes the differences between ASCAP, BMI, and SESAC \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Compares different types of record deals using real-world math and dollar figures \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Speaks critically about relationships between big industry entities and how they can hurt artists \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Gives the reasoning behind major industry trends and decisions, particularly recent deals with Spotify, Apple, etc. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSince the first edition's release in 1998, \u003ci\u003eConfessions\u003c\/i\u003e has grown from an underground favorite to a widely read staple, evolving along the way to address Internet-age realities and the pitfalls coming with rapidly changing technologies. This new, fifth edition tackles the complexities of music streaming and how the diminishing revenue it provides is becoming the new normal for an industry that has shrunk by half in less than two decades. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFully updated with recent industry developments and the latest scams, \u003ci\u003eConfessions of a Record Producer\u003c\/i\u003e remains a must for artists who want to survive, thrive, and get their fair share.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMoses Avalon\u003c\/b\u003e (Los Angeles, CA) is a much-honored record producer and engineer, a top-selling author of music-business books and education tools, and a tireless advocate for artists' rights. He is an active lecturer, a popular blogger, a court-recognized music-business expert, and CEO of the Moses Avalon Company (mosesavalon.com'), 'which assists hundreds of clients in the music industry. Previous editions of \u003ci\u003eConfessions of a Record Producer\u003c\/i\u003e have been required reading at music business courses around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 358\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 9.2 x 7.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 01, 2016\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52584225341733,"sku":"9781495022135","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0987\/2487\/2485\/files\/PXGNLKPxMf9781495022135.webp?v=1781587562","url":"https:\/\/c4lhome.com\/products\/confessions-of-a-record-producer-how-to-survive-the-scams-and-shams-of-the-music-business-paperback","provider":" Companion for Life Five Home","version":"1.0","type":"link"}