The Art of Business in Music, Second Edition

The Ultimate Music Business Guide

Artist Success

Revelations for navigating your music business affairs effectively.

Expert Advice

Valuable insights from a multi-platinum awarded songwriter.

Memo: To those who create world-class entertainment.

To all my esteemed fellow creators of art, music, film, and literature: this book was written for you. Your creativity deserves to be elevated, appreciated, compensated, and celebrated.

To all executives signing deals: If you plan on achieving your career goals or successfully climbing the corporate ladder (whichever you choose to call it), exemplify your professionalism, business acumen, and high ethical standards to the artist. Express your respect and admiration for their work, then reward them properly by providing a fair and equitable agreement—one that you would sign if you were the artist.

You’ll never reach your goals or get that promotion you’ve set your sights on without producing results. If you don’t bring any hits into the house, you’ve produced no results. Think about that the next time you decide to play hardball with the next superstar and their attorneys that walk through your doors.

- Pete Warner

After careful reflection on my journey, I felt a compelling urge to write this book, knowing it would be a disservice to fellow creatives and dreamers if I didn’t share my experiences. Through offering valuable lessons, insights, and strategies drawn from my firsthand experiences in the entertainment industry, I hope to assist others in navigating this business as they embark on their own paths. My intention is to illuminate the fact that there is undeniably an art to the business of music.

This book is an indispensable resource for artists, writers, producers, and independent industry professionals. It shares the hard-earned lessons and insights I’ve acquired, been taught, and tested on the business battlegrounds, along with the strategies I’ve developed and successfully deployed over the years. These methods will help you create a blueprint to map your own alternative strategies.

Throughout my nearly five-decade journey in the industry, I have achieved multiple multi-platinum victories and reached significant business milestones, which I humbly and respectfully acknowledge. By revealing the mistakes I’ve made along the way, I aim to create a balanced narrative that will help you navigate the rougher seas you may encounter in this business. Ultimately, this book provides you with my blueprint for mastering The Art of Business in Music.

Delve into the world of music with Pete Warner's The Art of Business in Music, Second Edition, designed to unveil the secrets of the music industry for both aspiring and professional artists, musicians, and songwriters.

Warner's insights provide invaluable guidance on navigating the complexities of a rapidly changing landscape, offering strategies to enhance creativity, expand networks, and achieve lasting success.

His works illuminate the often-overlooked aspects of the industry, empowering artists to hone their craft and build fulfilling careers.

Whether you're just starting or looking to refine your skills, Warner's expertise serves as a lighthouse, inspiring readers to embrace their unique voices while mastering the business side of music.

Through his practical advice and deep understanding of the field, you'll gain the tools needed to thrive in an ever-evolving creative environment. Embrace the journey and unlock your potential with the wisdom found in Warner's pages.

The Purpose Behind This Book