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Althouse, Jay. Copyright, the Complete Guide for Music Educators (East Stroudsburg, PA: Music in Action, 1984)

Appleby, Amy and Peter Pickow. The Songwriter's Companion: A Quick Reference to the Basic Terms and Concepts of Songcraft (New York: Amsco Publications, 1992)

Avalon, Moses. Confessions of a Record Producer: How to Survive the Scams and Shams of the Music Business (San Francisco, CA: Backbeat Books, 2002 )

Avalon, Moses. Million Dollar Mistakes: Steering Your Music Career Clear of Lies, Cons, Catastrophes, and Landmines (San Francisco, CA: Backbeat Books 2005)

Avalon, Moses. Secrets of Negotiating a Record Contract: The Musician's Guide to Understanding and Avoiding Sneaky Lawyer Tricks (San Francisco, CA: Backbeat Books 2001)

Baker, Bob. 101 Ways to Make Money Right Now in the Music Business (San Diego, CA: RockPress Publishing, 1993)

Baker, Bob. Guerilla Music Marketing Handbook (St. Louis, MO: Spotlight Publications, 1996)

Baker, Bob. Unleash the Artist Within: Four Weeks to Transforming Your Creative Talents Into More Recognition, More Profit and More Fun (St. Louis, MO: Spotlight Publications, 2003)

Ballou, Glen (ed.). Handbook For Sound Engineers: The New Audio Cyclopedia (Boston, MA: Focal Press, 1998)

Baragary, Ray. The Billboard Guide to Home Recording (New York: Billboard Books, 1996)

Baskerville, David. Music Industry Handbook And Career Guide (Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications, 1995; sixth edition)

Bessler, Ian (ed.). Songwriters Market 2003 (Cincinnati, OH: Writer's Digest Books, 2003)

Bashur, Karen (ed.). Music Directory Canada (St. Catharines, ON, Canada: Norris-Whitney Communications, 2008; ninth edition)

Blume, Jason. 6 steps to Songwriting Success: The Comprehensive Guide to Writing and Marketing Hit Songs (New York: Billboard Books, 1999)

Blume, Jason. This Business of Songwriting (New York: Billboard Books, 2006)

Bohn, Dennis A. Pro Audio Reference (Mukilteo, WA: Rane, 2002)

Bond, Sherry (ed.). The Songwriter's and Musician's Guide to Nashville (Cincinnati, OH: Writer's Digest Books, 1991)

Bordowitz, Hank. Dirty Little Secrets of the Record Business : Why So Much Music You Hear Sucks (Chicago: Chicago Review Press 2006)

Bowen, Jimmy and Jim Jerome. Rough Mix: An Unapologetic Look at the Music Business and How It Got That Way: A Lifetime in the World of Rock, Pop, and Country, As Told By One of the Industry's Most Powerful Players (New York: Simon & Schuster, 1997)

Brabec, Jeffrey and Todd Brabec. Music, Money, and Success: The Insider's Guide to the Music Industry (New York: Schirmer Books, 1994)

Braheny, John. The Craft and Business of Songwriting (Cincinnati, OH: Writer’s Digest, 1995)

Broadcast Music, Inc. (ed.) Songwriters and Copyright: Questions and Answers (New York: BMI, 1987)

Burgess, Richard James. The Art of Record Production (New York: Omnibus, 1997)

Buskin, Richard. Inside Tracks: A First-Hand History of Popular Music from the World's Greatest Record Producers and Engineers (New York: Spike, 1999)

Butler, Mimi. The Complete Guide to Running a Private Music Studio (Haddonfield, NJ: Butler Publishing, 2000)

Butler, Mimi. The Complete Guide to Making More Money in the Private Music Studio (Haddonfield, NJ: Butler Publishing, 2002)

Buttwinick, Marty. How to Make a Living as a Musician So You Never Have to Have a Day Job Again! (Glendale, CA: Sonata Publishing, 1993)

Carter, Robert R. Jr. Song Rights: Legal Aspects of Songwriting (Austin, TX: Morgan Printing, 1996)

Chadbourne, Eugene. I Hate the Man Who Runs this Bar! (Emeryville, CA: MixBooks, 1998)

Chapple, Steve and Reebee Garofalo. Rock 'n' Roll Is Here To Pay: The History And Politics Of The Music Industry (Chicago: Nelson-Hall Publishers, 1977) [out of print-try ILL*]

Christian, Chris. How To Get Started In Christian Music (Dallas, TX: Home Sweet Home Publications, 1986) [out of print-try ILL*]

Churchill, Sharal. The Indie Guidebook to Music Supervision For Films (Los Angeles, CA: Filmic Press, 2000)

Claire, Rodger W. (ed). Entertainment 101: An Industry Primer (Beverly Hills, CA: Pomegranate Press, 1999)

Clevo, Jim and Eric Olsen. Networking in the Music Industry (San Diego, CA: RockPress Publishing, 1993)

Colbeck, Julian. Exploring Sound Reinforcement DVD: A Practical Guide to Understanding PA Systems, Applications, and Operation (Buena Park, CA: Yamaha Professional Audio 2007)

Colbert, François, et al. Marketing Culture and the Arts (Montreal: Chair in Arts Management of the École des Hautes Études Commerciales, 2001; second edition)

Collingwood, Donna (ed.). The Songwriter’s Market Guide to Song & Demo Submission Formats (Cleveland, OH: Writers Digest Books, 1994)

Collins, Mike. Choosing and Using Audio and Music Software (San Francisco, CA: Backbeat Books, 2004)

Condon, Nadine. Hot Hits, Cheap Demos: The Real-World Guide to Music Business Success (San Francisco, CA: Backbeat Books, 2006)

Copeland, Ian. Wild Thing: The Backstage, On the Road, In the Studio, Off the Charts Memoirs of Ian Copeland (New York: Simon and Schuster, 1995)

Cornyn, Stan and Paul Scanlon. Exploding : The Highs, Hits, Hype, Heroes, and Hustlers of the Warner Music Group
(New York: Harper Entertainment, 2002)

Crane, Larry (ed.). Tape Op: The Book About Creative Music Recording (Los Angeles: Feral House, 2001)

Crouch, Tanja. 100 Careers in the Music Business (Hauppauge, NY: Barron’s Educational Series, 2001)

Curran, Mark W. Getting Gigs: The Musicians & Singers Survival Guide to Booking Better Paying Jobs- With Or Without An Agent (Simi Valley, CA: NMD Books, 2001)

Curran, Mark W. Sell Your Music: How To Profitably Sell Your Own Recordings Online (Simi Valley, CA: NMD Books, 2001)

Cusic, Don. Music in the Market (Bowling Green, OH: Bowling Green State University Popular Press, 1996)

Daley, Dan. Nashville's Unwritten Rules: Inside the Business of Country Music (Woodstock: Overlook Press, 1998)

Dannen, Fredric. Hit Men: Power Brokers And Fast Money Inside The Music Business (New York: Vintage Books, 1991)

Davis, Clive with James K. Willwerth. Clive: Inside the Record Business (New York: William Morrow, 1975) [out of print-try ILL*]

Davis, Gary. Sound Reinforcement Handbook (Milwaukee, WS: Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation 1990)

Davis, Rick. Get Media Airplay: A Guide to Getting Song Exposure, Music/Product Tie-ins, and Radio-Play Spins (New York Hal Leonard, 2006)

Davison, Marc and Dan Weinstein (Illustrator). All Area Access : Personal Management for Unsigned Musicians (Milwaukee, WS: Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation; 1997)

Dawes, John with Tim Sweeney. The Complete Guide to Internet Promotion for Artists, Musicians, & Songwriters
(Temecula, CA: Tim Sweeney & Associates, 2000)

Dawson, Mary. How to Get Somewhere in the Music Business from Nowhere with Nothing (Dallas, TX: CQK Books 2007).

De Santis, Jayce. How To Run a Recording Session (Emeryville, CA: Mix Books, 1997)

Dearing, James W. Making Money, Making Music: No Matter Where You Live (Cincinnati, OH: Writer's Digest Books, 1990) [out of print-try ILL*]

Denisoff, R. Serge. Tarnished Gold: The Record Industry Revisited (New Brunswick, NJ: Transaction Books, 1986)

Dorf, Michael Ethan and Robert Appel (eds.). Gigging: The Musician's Underground Touring Directory (Cincinnati, OH: Writer's Digest Books, 1989)

Eliot, Marc. Rockonomics: The Money Behind The Music (New York: Carol Publishing Group, 1993; revised edition)

Farr, Jory. Moguls and Madmen: The Pursuit of Power in Popular Music (New York: Simon & Schuster, 1994)

Fera, Rhonda and Vito Fera (eds.). The National Directory of Independent Record Distributors (Longwood, FL: NSP Publications, 1998; third edition)

Fera, Rhonda and Vito Fera (eds.). Radio Stations Of America
(Longwood, FL: Network Sound, Inc.1999)

Fera, Rhonda and Vito Fera (eds.). Copyrights: A Guide for The Music Industry (Longwood, FL: Network Sound, Inc.2000)

Field, Shelly. Career Opportunities in the Music Industry (New York: Facts on File, 2000; fourth edition)

Fink, Michael. Inside the Music Business: Creativity, Process, and Business (New York: Schirmer Books, 1996; second edition)

Fisher, Jeffrey P. How to Make Money Scoring Soundtracks and Jingles (Emeryville, CA: Mix Books, 1997)

Fisher, Jeffrey P. Moneymaking Music (Emeryville, CA: Mix Books, 2003)

Fisher, Jeffery P. Ruthless Self-Promotion in the Music Industry (Emeryville, CA: MixBooks, 1999)

Foege, Alex. Right of the Dial: The Rise of Clear Channel and the Fall of Commercial Radio (New York: Faber and Faber, 2008)

Forlenza, Jeff and Terri Stone, (eds.). Sound for Picture: An Inside Look at Audio Production for Film and Television (Emeryville, CA: Hal Leonard Publishing Corp., 1993)

Frascogna, Xavier M., Jr., and H. Lee Hetherington. This Business of Artist Management (New York : Billboard Books, 1997)

Friddle, Sue. Anyone's Songwriting Guide to Copyright Protection and Song-pitching by Mail (Charlotte, TN: Sue Friddle, 1989)

Frith, Simon (ed.). Facing the Music: A Pantheon Guide to Popular Culture (New York: Pantheon Books, 1988) [out of print-try ILL*]

Frith, Simon (ed.). Music and Copyright (Edinburgh: Edinburgh University Press, 1993) [out of print-try ILL*]

Frith, Simon. Sound Effects: Youth, Leisure, and the Politics of Rock 'n' Roll (New York: Pantheon Books, 1981)

Galper, Hal. The Touring Musician: A Small-Business Approach to Booking Your Band on the Road (New York: Billboard Books, 2000)

Garfield, Simon. Expensive Habits: The Dark Side of the the Music Industry (Boston, MA: Faber and Faber, 1986) [out of print-try ILL*]

Garfield, Simon. Money For Nothing: Greed and Exploitation in the Music Industry (Boston, MA: Faber & Faber, 1986) [out of print-try ILL*]

Garland, Trudi Hammel and Charity Vaughan Kahn.. Math and Music: Harmonious Connections (Palo Alto, CA: Dale Seymour Publications 1995)

Garo, Liz. Book Your Own Tour (San Diego, CA: RockPress Publishing, 1995) [out of print-try ILL*]

Gibson, James R. Getting Noticed: A Musician's Guide to Publicity and Self-Promotion (Cincinnati, OH: Writer's Digest Books, 1986) [out of print-try ILL*]

Gibson, James R. How You Can Make $30,000 A Year As A Musician--Without A Record Contract (Cincinnati, OH: Writer's Digest Books, 1986)

Gibson, James R. How to Make More in Music: A Freelance Guide (Atlanta, GA: Workbooks Press, 1984)

Gibson, James R. Playing For Pay: How To Be A Working Musician (Cincinnati, OH: Writer’s Digest Books, 1990) [out of print-try ILL*]

Gillett, Charlie. Making Tracks; Atlantic Records and the Growth of a Multi-Billion-Dollar Industry (New York: E.P. Dutton, 1974)

Gillett, Charlie. The Sound of The City: The Rise Of Rock And Roll (New York: Da Capo Press, 1996; second edition)

Gillette, Steve. Songwriting and the Creative Process: Suggestions and Starting Points for Songwriters (Bethlehem, PA: Sing Out!, 1995)

Glatt, John. Rage & Roll: Bill Graham and the Selling of Rock (Secaucus, NJ: Carol Publishing Group, 1993)

Goldberg, Justin. The Ultimate Survival Guide to the New Music Industry: Handbook For Hell (Los Angeles, CA: Lone EaglePublishing,2003)

Goldstein, Jeri. How to Be Your Own Booking Agent and Save Thousands of Dollars: A Performing Artist's Guide to a Successful Touring Career (Charlottesville, VA: The New Music Times, Inc., 1998)

Goldstein, Paul. Copyright's Highway: From Gutenberg to the Celestial Jukebox (New York: Hill and Wang, 1995)

Goodman, David. Modern Twang: An Alternative Country Music Guide & Directory (Nashville, TN: Dowling Press, 1999)

Goodman, Fred. The Mansion on the Hill: Dylan, Young, Geffen, Springsteen, and the Head-on Collision of Rock on Commerce (New York: Times Books, 1998)

Halloran, Mark (ed.). The Musician's Business and Legal Guide (Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall, 2000; revised edition)

Hardy, Phil and Dave Laing. The European Music Business: Markets and Players (London: Financial Times Telecoms and Media Publishing, 1995)

Haring, Bruce. Off the Charts: Ruthless Days and Reckless Nights Inside the Music Industry (New York: Carol Publishing Group, 1996)

Hatschek, Keith, Kristen Schilo and Susan Gedutis, How to Get a Job in the Music and Recording Industry (Boston, MA: Berklee Press 2001)

Henderson, William McCranor. Running Your Rock Band: Rehearsing, Financing, Touring, Succeeding (New York: Schirmer Books, 1996)

Heylin, Clinton. Bootleg: The Secret History of the Other Recording Industry (New York: St. Martin's Press, 1996)

Highstein, Ellen. Making Music in Looking Glass Land: A Guide to Business and Survival Skills for the Classical Performer (New York: Concert Artist Guild, 1997)

Holzman, Keith. The Complete Guide to Starting a Record Company (Los Angeles, CA: Solutions Unlimited, 2004)

Hooper, David. How I Make $100,000 a Year in the Music Business (Without a Record Label, Manager or Booking Agent) (Nashville, TN: Kathode Ray Music, 2002)

Hustwit, Gary. Getting Radio Airplay (San Diego, CA: Rockpress International, 1992)

Hustwit, Gary. Releasing An Independent Record (San Diego, CA: Rockpress International, 1995; revised, fifth edition)

Jacobs, Greg. Hell on Wheels: The Tour Stories Compilation (San Diego, CA: RockPress Publishing, 1994)

Jacobs, Ron. KHJ: Inside Boss Radio (Houston, TX: Zapoleon, 2001)

Jackson, Randy and K. C. Baker, What's Up Dawg?: How to Become a Superstar in the Music Business (New York: Hyperion, 2003)

Jenkins, Willard V., Jr., Dawn Renee Jones and Paul Baker. Presenting Jazz Successfully, Vol. 1 (Minneapolis, MN: Arts Midwest, 1994)

Jenkins, Willard V., Jr. A Musician's Guide To Increasing Performance Opportunities (Minneapolis, MN: Arts Midwest, 1986)

Kalmar, Veronika. Label Launch: A Guide to Independent Record Recording, Promotion, and Distribution (New York : St. Martin’s Griffin, 2002)

Karmen, Steve. Through The Jingle Jungle: The Art and Business of Making Music for Commercials (New York: Billboard Books, 1989)

Kashif. Everything You’d Better Know About the Record Industry (Venice, CA: Brooklyn Boy Books, 1996)

Kimpel, Dan. Networking in the Music Business (Cincinnati, OH: Writer's Digest Books, 1993)

Klavens, Kent J. Protecting Your Songs And Yourself: The Songwriter's Legal Guide (Cincinnati, OH: Writer's Digest Books, 1989)

Knoedelseder, William. Stiffed: A True Story Of MCA, The Music Business And The Mafia (New York: HarperCollins, 1999)

Kohn, Al and Bob. Kohn on Music Licensing (Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Aspen Law & Business, 1996; revised edition of The Art of Music Licensing)

Koller, Fred. How to Pitch and Promote Your Songs (New York: Allworth Press, 2001)

Kotler, Philip and Joanne Scheff. Standing Room Only: Strategies for Marketing the Performing Arts (Boston, MA: Harvard Business School Press, 1997)

Kraft, James P. Stage to Studio: Musicians and the Sound Revolution, 1890-1950 (Baltimore, MD: Johns Hopkins University Press, 1996)

Krongard, Ken and Evan Sanchez. Inside A&R: The Musicians Guide to Pursuing a Major Label Record Deal (New York: K-Squared Entertainment, 2001)

Kusic, David and Gerd Leonhard. The Future of Music: Manifesto for the Digital Revolution (Boston: Berklee Press, 2005)

Lampman, Hugh and Bettye Pierce Zoller. Stardom on a Shoestring (Dallas, TX: ZWL Publishing, Inc., 2001)

Lathrop, Tad and Jim Pettigrew. This Business of Music Marketing and Promotion (New York: Billboard Books, 1999)

Leamer, Laurence. Three Chords and the Truth: Hope and Heartbreak and the Changing Fortunes of Nashville (New York: HarperCollins, 1998)

Lebrecht, Norman. Discord: Conflict and the Making of Music (New York: Universe Books, 1993)

Lebrecht, Norman. The Maestro Myth: Great Conductors in Pursuit of Power (Secaucus, NJ: Carol Publishing Group, 2000)

Lebrecht, Norman. Who Killed Classical Music? Maestros, Managers, and Corporate Politics (Secaucus, NJ: Carol Publications Group, 1997)

Levine, Michael. The Music Address Book: How to Reach Anyone Who's Anyone in Music (New York: HarperPerennial, 1994; second edition)

Levine, Mike. How to Be a Working Musician: A Practical Guide to Earning Money in the Music Business (New York: Billboard Books, 1997)

Liggett, Mark and Cathy Liggett. The Complete Handbook of Songwriting: An Insider's Guide to Making It in the Music Industry (New York: Plume, 1993; second edition)

Lineberger, Kathryn. The Rock Band Handbook: Everything You Need to Know to Get a Band Together and Take it on the Road (New York: Berkley Pub. Group, 1996)

Livingston, Robert Allen. Complete Music Industry Business and Law Reference (two volumes; Cardiff by the Sea, CA: Music Business Consultants, 1988) [out of print-try ILL*]

Lockhart, Ron and Dick Weissman. Audio in Advertising: A Practical Guide to Producing and Recording Music, Voiceovers, and Sound Effects (New York: F. Unger Publishing, Company, 1982) [out of print-try ILL*]

Luboff, Pat and Pete Luboff. 88 Songwriting Wrongs and How to Right Them: Concrete Ways to Improve Your Songwriting and Make Your Songs More Marketable (Cincinnati, OH: Writer’s Digest Books, 1992)

Mandell, Jim. The Studio Business Book (Emeryville, CA: Cardinal Business Media, 1995; second edition)

Massey, Howard. Behind the Glass: Top Record Producers Tell How They Craft the Hits (San Francisco, CA: Miller Freeman Books, 2000)

Molenda, Michael, (ed.). Making The Ultimate Demo (Emeryville, CA: EMBooks, 1993)

Monaco, Bob and James Riordan. The Platinum Rainbow: How to Succeed in the Music Business Without Selling Your Soul (Chicago, IL: Contemporary Books, 1988; revised edition) [out of print-try ILL*]

Moore, Ezina. Book Your Own Damn Tour! (Malibu, CA: Fahrenheit Entertainment, Inc., 2007)

Moroniak, Steve. Copyright and Song Protection (Rolling Meadows, IL: S.P. Moroniak/Reel Productions, 1989)

Moser, David J. Music Copyright For The New Millennium (Vallejo, CA: ProMusic Press, 2001)

Muench, Teri and Susan Pomerantz. Attn, A&R: A Step-By-Step Guide Into The Recording Industry (Los Angeles, CA: Alfred Publishing Co., 1988)

Muller, Peter. The Music Business--A Legal Perspective: Music and Live Performances (Westport, CT: Quorum
Books, 1994)

Naggar, David. The Music Business (Explained in Plain English): What Every Artist and Songwriter Should Know To Avoid Getting Ripped Off! (San Francisco, CA: DaJé, 2000; second edition).

Nelson, Karen R. A Jazz Education Primer (Minneapolis, MN: Arts Midwest, 1989)

Nelson, Karen R. A Musician's Guide to Making a Recording (Minneapolis, MN: Arts Midwest, 1986)

Nevue, David. How to Promote Your Music Successfully on the Internet: The Musician’s Guide to Effective Music Promotion on the Internet (Eugene, OR: Midnight Rain Productions, 2000)

Newell, Philip R. Project Studios: A More Professional Approach (Boston, MA: Focal Press, 2000)

Nisbett, Alec. The Sound Studio (Boston, MA: Focal Point, 2004; seventh edition)

Olsen, Eric. The Encyclopedia of Record Producers ( New York: Billboard Books, 1999)

Osborn, Rebecca. The Private Music Instruction Manual: A Guide for the Independent Music Educator (Victoria, BC: Trafford Publishing 2005)

Owsinski, Bobby. The Mixing Engineer's Handbook (Milwaukee, WS: Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation, 1999)

Papalos, Janice. The Performing Artist's Handbook (Cincinnati, OH: Writer's Digest Books, 1984) [out of print-try ILL*]

Passman, Donald. All You Need To Know About The Music Business (New York: Simon & Schuster, 2000; revised and expanded edition)

Payne, Charles F. Feedback: Echoes From My Life in Radio (Irving, TX: Ruby Moon Press, 2000)

Pettigrew, Jim Jr. The Billboard Book of Music Publicity (New York: Billboard Books, 1997)

Pettigrew, Jim Jr. and Tad Lathrop. This Business of Music Marketing and Promotion (New York : Billboard Books, 1999)

Pickow, Peter and Amy Appleby. The Billboard Book of Songwriting (New York: Billboard Publications, Inc., 1988) [out of print-try ILL*]

Pinskey, Raleigh. You Can Hype Anything (Secaucus, NJ: Carol Publishing Group, 1995)

Poe, Randy. Music Publishing: A Songwriter's Guide (Cincinnati, OH: Writer's Digest Books, 1997)

Rapaport, Diane Sward. How to Make and Sell Your Own Recording: The Complete Guide to Independent Recording (Jerome, AZ: Jerome Headlands Press, 1999)

Roach, David, Scott Janus and Wayne Jones. High Definition Audio for the Digital Home: Proven Techniques for Getting It Right the First Time (Austin: Intel Corporation 2006)

Robair, Gino. Making the Ultimate Demo. (Emeryville, CA: EMBooks, 2000)

Rosenberg, Bernard and Ernest Harburg. The Broadway Musical: Collaboration in Commerce and Art (New York: New York University Press, 1993)

Rothenberg, Stanley. Copyright and Public Performance of Music (Littleton, CO: F. B. Rothman, 1987)

Rudolph, Thomas E. and Vincent A. Leonard Jr. Recording in the Digital World: Complete Guide to Studio Gear and Software (Boston, MA: Berklee Press, 2001)

Rudsenske, J.S. Music Business Made Simple: A Guide to Becoming a Recording Artist (New York: Schirmer Trade Books, 2004)

Rudsenske, J. Scott. Music Business Made Simple: Start an Independent Record Label (New York: Schirmer Trade Books, 2005)

Rumsey, Francis and Tim McCormick. Sound and Recording: An Introduction (Boston, MA: Focal Point, 1997; third edition)

Ryan, John. The Production Of Culture In The Music Industry: The ASCAP-BMI Controversy (Lanham, MD: University Press of America, 1985) [out of print-try ILL*]

Sanger, George Alistair. The Fat Man on Game Audio: Tasty Morsels of Sonic Goodness (Indiana: New Riders, 2004)

Schulenberg, Richard. Legal Aspects of the Music Industry:An Insiders View (New York: Billboard Books, 1999)

Schultz, Barbara. Music Producers: Conversations With Today's Top Hitmakers (Emeryville, CA: Mix Books, 2000)

Schwartz, Daylle Deanna. The Real Deal: How to Get Signed to a Record Label Updated and Expanded Edition (New York: Billboard Books, 2002)

Schwartz, Daylle Deanna. Start and Run Your Own Record Label (New York: Revenge Productions, 2003; revised expanded edition)

Shemel, Sidney and M. William Krasilovsky. This Business of Music (New York: Billboard Books, 2000; revised, eighth edition)

Shemel, Sidney and M. William Krasilovsky. More About This Business of Music (New York: Billboard Books, 1994; revised, fifth edition)

Sinacore-Guinn, David. Collective Administration of Copyrights and Neighboring Rights: International Practices, Procedures, and Organizations (New York: Little, Brown and Co., 1995)

Slichter, Jacob. So You Wanna Be A Rock & Roll Star: How I Machine-Gunned a Roomful of Record Executives and Other True Tales from a Drummer's Life (New York: Broadway Books, 2004)

Soocher, Stan. They Fought the Law: Rock Music Goes to Court (New York: Schirmer Books, 1999)

Spellman, Peter. The Musician’s Internet: On-Line Strategies for Success in the Music Industry (Boston, MA: Berklee Press, 2002)

Spellman, Peter. The Self-Promoting Musician: Strategies for Success in the Music Industry (Boston, MA: Berklee Press, 2002)

Stanfield, Jana. Musician’s Guide to Outrageous Success: Making and Selling CDs and Cassettes (Nashville, TN: Jana’s StanTunes Music, 1996)

Stark, Scott Hunter. Live Sound Reinforcement (Emeryville, CA: Cardinal Business Media, 1996)

State Bar of Texas (Professional Development). Legal Aspects of the Entertainment Industry (Austin, TX: State Bar of Texas, March 1991-present)

Stiernberg, John. Succeeding in Music: A Business Handbook for Performers, Songwriters, Agents, Managers and Promoters (Sherman Oaks, CA: Backbeat Books, 2002)

Stim, Richard. Music Law: How to Run Your Band's Business (Berkeley, CA: Nolo Press, 2003, third edition)

Stokes, Geoffrey. Star-making Machinery: The Odyssey of an Album (Indianapolis, IN: Bobbs-Merrill, 1976)Stone, Chris. Audio Recording for Profit: The Sound of Money (Boston, MA: Focal Press, 2000)

Strong, William S. The Copyright Book: A Practical Guide (Cambridge, MA: MIT Press, 1999)

Suzanne, Claudia and Thomas Stein and Michael Niehaus. For Musicians Only (New York: Billboard Publications, 1988) [out of print-try ILL*]

Sweeney, Tim. Guide to Internet Promotion for Musicians, Artists, and Songwriters (Torrance, CA: TSA Books, 2000)

Sweeney, Tim and Mark Geller. Guide to Releasing Independent Records (Torrance, CA: TSA Books, 1996)

Sweeney, Tim. Guide to Succeeding at Music Conventions (Torrance, CA: TSA Books, 1996)

Taubman, Joseph. In Tune with the Music Business (New York: Law-Arts Publishers, Inc., 1980)

Taylor, Frederick J. Marketing in the Music Industry (Boston: Pearson Custom Publishing, 2003)

Taylor, Joe. Grow Your Band's Audience: Six Steps to Success for Independent Musicians (Miami, FL: Spincycle Media, 2002)

Thall, Peter M. What They’ll Never Tell You About the Music Business: The Myths, The Secrets, The Lies (and a Few Truths) (New York: Watson-Guptill Publications, 2002)

Thomas, John. Voice Leading for Guitar: Moving Through the Changes (Boston, MA: Berklee Press, 2002)

Touzeau, Jeff. Artists on Recording Techniques (Florence, KY: Artistpro, 2008)

Tucker, Susan. The Soul of a Writer (Nashville, TN: Journey Publishing Company, 1996)

Vasey, John. Concert Tour Production Management: How to Take Your Show on the Road (Boston, MA: Focal Press, 1998)

Wadhams, Wayne. Sound Advice: The Musician's Guide to the Record Industry (New York: Schirmer Books, 1990) [out of print-try ILL*]

Warner, Jay. How To Have Your Hit Song Published (Milwaukee, WI: Hal Leonard, 1989)

Weinstein, David A. How to Protect Your Creative Work: All You Need to Know About Copyright (New York: Wiley, 1997)

Weissman, Dick. Making a Living in Your Local Music Market: How to Survive and Prosper (Milwaukee: Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation, 1999; second edition)

Weissman, Dick. Music Business: Career Opportunities and Self-Defense (New York: Three Rivers Press, 1997; revised, updated edition) [out of print-try ILL*]

Whitsett, Tim. Music Publishing: The Real Road to Music Business Success (Emeryville, CA: Mix Books, 1997)

Wilde, Martin. Audio Programming for Interactive Games (San Francisco, CA: Backbeat Books, 2004).

Wilson, Lee. Making It in the Music Business: A Business and Legal Guide for Songwriters and Performers (New York: Plume, 1999)

Wimble, David (ed.) The Indie Bible (Ontario, Canada: Big Meteor Publishing, 2003; fifth edition)

York, Norton (ed.) The Rock File: Making It in the Music Business (New York: Oxford University Press, 1992)

Young, Clive. Crank It Up: Live Sound Secrets of the Top Tour Engineers (San Francisco, CA: Backbeat Books, 2004)

Zollo, Paul. Beginning Songwriter's Answer Book (Cincinnati, OH: Writer’s Digest Books, 1993; revised edition)