The music biz
how everything works

Aspects of the music business
What is the music business? … … … What the music biz covers and how I use the term on this site
Composers, works and recordings … … … Identifying and crediting musical compositions and recordings
Music royalty collection societies … … … How royalties are collected and who the different societies are
Music royalties and licenses … … … How music is licensed and how various royalties are collected
Record companies and labels … … … An outline of the recording industry with facts and figures
Music publishers … … … Traditional music publishers, who they are and what they do
Music copyright law … … … What music copyright is, the law and how it works in practice
CD media basics … … … A beginners guide to using the different kinds of CDs
Digital music distribution … … … Moving music around the world and the Internet
General business and music … … … Business background, trading, tax and protecting names
Online payment options … … … Using credit cards and other kinds of online payment
Web site basics … … … The main features of Internet hosting and setting up a web site
Music business reference
Music business organisations … … … Links for many UK and worldwide music organisations
Music business glossary … … … Common music business terms and jargon explained
Music business history … … … Timeline of technology, labels, publishing, people and events
Music business books … … … Recommended music business books, music biographies, etc.
Music business FAQ … … … Frequently asked questions about the music business
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