Billboard
Veteran music attorney Naggar . . . provide[s] a valuable service by explaining the business elements of a recording or songwriting career in simple terms that can be understood by the average person.


Keyboard Magazine
Finally, an explanation for the music business! The title says it all. The Music Business is easy to read, concise, and it covers a surprising amount of ground. . . .


The Music Paper
This is a book every one of you should read.


Cash Box
To-the-point primer.


Book Description
This revised, updated and expanded edition offers savvy dealmaking techniques, methods to protect musical works, and career-building and money-saving tips for musicians. It is an invaluable primer for artists and songwriters who feel like they are at the mercy of industry pros.


About the Author
David Naggar, Esq., is an attorney. Mr. Naggar graduated Phi Beta Kappa from the University of California, Berkeley, and received his Juris Doctor from the Boalt Hall School of Law in 1981. Since graduating from law school, Mr. Naggar has, in addition to practicing law, interned in the Creative Department of music publishing giant Warner-Chappell. On the lighter side, Mr. Naggar fancies himself a semiskilled musician, having played drums professionally for many years. He lives in San Francisco.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

An invaluable primer for artists and songwriters.

This updated and expanded second edition of the best selling The Music Business (Explained In Plain English) covers all the latest changes in the music business including new deal numbers, new copyright laws and the internet wave. It is an invaluable aid to anyone who feels like they are at the mercy of industry pros. Not only does this book provide practical career-building and money-saving answers for both artists and songwriters, but it is also a "must have" deal-making reference guide. This book will teach you how to properly protect your songs from being stolen, who the best people are to send your demos to, what pitfalls to avoid when negotiating a record contract or publishing deal, and much more.

FROM THE CRITICS

Billboard

Veteran music attorney Naggar...provide[s] a valuable service by explaining the business elements of a recording or songwriting career in simple terms that can be understood by the average person.

Keyboard Magazine

Finally—an explanation for the music business!...The title says it all. The Music Business is easy to read, it's concise, and it covers a surprising amount of ground....

Music Paper

This is a book every one of you should read.

Cash Box

[T]o the point primer.

RIP Magazine