Chapter 10
The Business of Working with a Major Record Label
In This Chapter
◆ Discovering the Big Four major record labels
◆ Uncovering what a major label does
◆ Finding out how to get signed to a major label
◆ Learning the details and the economics behind a major-label deal
Sure, recording your music is an ego boost. All musicians would like a CD with their name on it. But beyond the obvious strokes, most performers make recordings in order to make money from their music. That means generating revenue from physical CD sales, as well as from digital downloads.
In the old days, there was really only one way to sell your music—by signing a deal with a major record label. Today, more options exist, but many artists still prefer to sign with a label. ...
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