The Music Biz Academy Bookstore
Some stores carry a zillion books... not us. We just carry a few
of the best ones. These are carefully selected books, representing what we feel are the 'best of breed' within
their particular subject matter. If you need help getting your career off the ground, these will provide good
reading for you and are well-worth the investment.
If
you have any questions
about the books or order process before or
after you buy, we're glad to help! Just Ask!
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so more for each book after that.
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For Musicians Wanting to Sell, Promote, and Distribute
Music on the Net...
 How to
Promote Your Music Successfully on the Internet
Our
Best Seller!
This step-by-step guide to online music promotion gives
you all the knowledge you need to sell music
on the Internet! Find out how and where to target visitors most likely to buy your music, increase your CD sales
via the web, promote your music using
Internet radio, accept credit cards,
optimize
your web site for the search engines and much more!
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$22.95
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$34.95
Printed Edition,
Spiral Bound:
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$44.95
BOTH PDF & Print Edition!
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For
Musicians Wanting To
Promote
Their Music on MySpace.com...
 MySpace
Music Marketing
With tens of millions of registered
users, MySpace.com has become a
godsend for countless independent artists. MySpace is now one of the most
popular web sites on the planet -- right up there with Google, Yahoo and
Ebay in total visitors. If you're not promoting your music on MySpace yet, you
need to start - right away. Everything
you need to know, including tips
and tricks, interviews with successful
MySpace bands, and how to fine-tune
your MySpace profile for maximum
punch. The perfect "how to"
guide for MySpace beginners, especially! Tell
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$17.00
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For Musician's Who Want a Better Understanding of the "Business" of Music...
 Music Is
Your Business
3rd Edition
Christopher Knab and Bart Day’s new revised and expanded edition is filled with the latest insights into the music
business and what it all means to you. Find out why so many musicians fail. Learn how to market your music with
time-tested traditional methods and the
latest online opportunities. Plus, the essential legal issues you need to know
are explained--straight to the point. Learn how to attract
distributors, get radio airplay, negotiate offers, and create a demand
for your music. Tell Me More...
MusicBizAcademy.com SPECIAL on Music is Your Business! Buy today and get $5 off the regular price of $29.95 (PDF), $39.95 (Print) or $49.95 (Both)
$24.95 PDF - Instant Download: Buy Now
$34.95
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$44.95 BOTH PDF & Print Edition! Buy Now
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For Those Who Want to Start and Operate their Own Record Label...
 The Complete
Guide to Starting
a Record Company
2nd Edition
This wonderful book guides you step by
step through the process of starting up your own independent record label. It includes vital advice on how to retain lawyers and accountants, construct budgets, sign artists, navigate artist contracts, find a distributor and how to develop and execute an effective marketing plan. A great book! 243 Pages. Tell Me More...
$29.95
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$44.95
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For Musicians Seeking Radio Aiplay and Contact Info For
Online Promoters...
 The Indie Venue Bible
Just Released!
The Indie Venue Bible is a revolutionary live music venue directory that was created with the needs of the touring/live performing artist in mind. It lists over 26,000 venues and 2000 booking agents in the US and Canada. The Indie Venue Bible features venues of all sizes including clubs, restaurants, lounges, coffee shops, festivals, theaters, halls, churches, book stores, community centers, house concerts and open mics. There are also
over 1000 colleges listed for any artist that wants to plan a college tour. Tell Me More...
Seven Regions Available:
US Northeast, US Southeast, US North Central, US South Central, US Northwest, US Southwest and Canada. Each region is $24.95, or get all six U.S. regions for $99.95.
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For Musicians Seeking Radio Aiplay and Contact Info For
Online Promoters...
 The Indie Bible
Ninth Edition for 2008!
Need to create some BUZZ about your music? Looking for reviewers for your CD? Radio stations that will play your music? People who will help you promote your music? Then
grab the Indie Bible! This fantastic musicians 'black book' contains over 9,000 contacts who provided services to independent musicians. Tell Me More...
10% Discount! Regularly $34.95, buy it here for $31.95
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$31.95
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For Musicians Looking for Cool Ideas about Marketing their Music...
 Guerrilla Music Marketing Handbook
New 2007 Update!
This is your guide to independent music success secrets,
featuring over 200 ways to thrive and prosper with your own band or record label. Goal setting, networking, lists
of distribution channels, offbeat promotional ideas. It's all here. Tell Me More...
$24.95
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$29.95
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For Those Who Want to Learn it All in One Masterfully-Written Resource...
 How to Be Your Own Booking Agent Updated 2nd Edition!
Jeri Goldstein’s
award-winning
resource for artists and musicians is artfully organized into 492 pages of savvy advice, realistic methods and action plans for the performing artist. The book is a step-by-step guide through virtually all aspects of the music business. It's a fantastic resource, a MUST-READ and a favorite here at the Music Biz Academy. One of the best, most in-depth books written about how to run your own music business. Tell Me More...
$29.95
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For Musicians Seeking an Exhaustive List of Clubs & Venues to Play In...
 The Music Phone Book
Sixth Year!
The Music Phone Book lists detailed contact information for 10,000+ live music clubs and venues (More than any other magazine) in the U.S. Also listed are 1,800+ independent and major record labels, nearly every national touring artist, and thousands of music contacts that can't be found anywhere else. Tell Me More...
The Music Phone Book comes in three editions, West Coast, Midwest, and Eastern. Please note, the Music Phone Book ships in the U.S. Only.
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For Musicians Seeking Inspiration and Empowerment!
 What is Indie?
A Look into the World of Independent Musicians
At a time when independent artists in the music industry have more power and control over their careers than ever before, "What is INDIE?" tries to determine just what it really means to be 'indie'. The film features interviews with indie music experts including Derek Sivers (Founder of CD
Baby), Panos Panay (Founder of Sonicbids) and Suzanne Glass (Founder of Indie-Music.com), as well as with 20 artists including Ember Swift and Paul Cargnello. Inspiring and empowering! Tell Me More...
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