Songwriting, composing, recording, and music publishing are all businesses. This updated 7th edition tells you how each business works, what you must know to succeed, and how much money you can realistically make. Topics covered include: royalties and contracts · film and TV composing · copyright protection · songs in film, TV and ads · video games and mobile devices · downloads and streaming · the Internet · good deals versus bad deals · recording artist contracts · ASCAP, BMI, SESAC · foreign country income · lawyers, managers and agents · Broadway and theater · breaking into the business.