Your handy compressed guide of Old School and Modern Music Business Words and Phrases used each day. Plain simple Real-World definitions to help you understand the Jargon, Slang and Technical Language of the Music Industry. Created for Musicians, Songwriters, Educators, Entrepreneurs, Artist, Producers About The AuthorMichael Welch is a musician, educator, publisher, author and entrepreneur. He became a professional musician in 1967, playing drums in juke joints, go-go clubs and smoke-filled lounges. He later became a Theme Park and Orchestra musician. His experience in the "Music Industry" includes Retail, Wholesale, Manufacturer, Sales Representative, Music Union Administrator, Producer, Engineer and more. His first book in 1980 was "Quadragrip" for Drum-set. His most recent book is the Tommy Thomas Percussion Library. He's the author of 20 books, this is number (21) twenty-one. As a drummer-musician Michael Welch has performed and collaborated with an eclectic ensemble of musicians, poets, artist, writers, filmmakers and actors. Welch continues to perform many genres of music including Jazz, Blues, Pop, Country, Rock and Roll, Classical, Avant-Garde and more.As a Music Specialist, Michael Welch teaches early learners age 3 years up. He has authored 10 books (Young Mozart Music Station) for Music Educators, Home School Parents and Education Providers.He also lectures and teaches classes on the topics of The Business of Music. A through ZArtist and Repertoire (A&R)AcousticsAcrobatAdministerAdvertiseAFMAgentAgencyAirplayAlbumAmateurAmazonAmplifierAnalogAnthologyAppsArtArtistArbitrationASCAPArt DesignAESAudiobooksAudienceAudio RecordersAudio EngineerAudiophileAuthorAuthorized DealerBandcampBandleaderBar CodesBeatsBeats Per Minute (BPM)BeatlemaniaBig BandBillboardBiographyBook BindingBooksBootlegsBrandBritish InvasionBroadcast Music, Inc. (BMI)BudgetBusinessBusiness CardsBuyoutCamtasiaCapitalCapitalizeCard CarryingCardedCareerCartageCashCassetteCatalogCategoryCD BabyCD BurnerChartChurch GigClassified AdClubCollaborateCollective Bargaining Agreement (CBA)College Music SocietyCollege RadioCommercialCommissionCommunity SchoolComputer ApplicationConceiveConsumerContractControlContent DeliveryCoverCover ArtCopyrightCruise ShipCreative ControlCreateSpaceCraigslistDay GigDealerDecibelDelegateDesignerDemoDeviceDigitalDigital Audio Tape (DAT)Digital Audio Workstation (DAW)Direct MailDirectoryDisc JockeyDisc MasteringDiscographyDistributorDo It Yourself (DIY)DiscountDisplayDomain NameDoublingDownbeatDownloadDropboxDuplicateEBooksEBayEchoEd SullivanEditingElectronic EffectsEmployeeEnrichment ProgramEndorsementEngineer-ProducerEntrepreneurEqualizationExclusiveExpressionFacebookFailureFair UseFCCFinal CutFirst Use501-CFlat FeeFlea MarketForm SRForm VAFormatFreelanceFriendFundingGarageBandGatekeeperGenreGigGoods and ServicesGo DaddyGo-ProGoogleGrantGraphic DesignerGrievanceHarry Fox AgencyHeadphonesHeat PressHitHome StudioHoodwinkHouse GigID3IllustrationImaginationImproviserInches Per Second (IPS)IndustryIndependent LabelInsertInstrumentalInfringementIntellectual PropertyInterviewITunesISBMIUMAJacketJazz Education Network (JEN)JobJobberJukeboxKeynoteLabelLabor UnionLaminationLacquerLibrary MusicLicensingListenersLiveLive BandLogicLogoLounge LizardLow TechLibsynLibraryLimited ReleaseLinkedIn(LP) Long PlayLoudspeakerLounge LizardLow Budget RecordingMade For HireMagazine RackMagnetic RecordingMail ChimpMailing ListMail OrderManagerMarketMarketingMarqueeMasterMaster TapeMasteringMechanical LicenseMedia ReplicationMedia MailMemorabiliaMerchandiseMicrophoneMixMom and PopMonitorMonauralMonologueMPEG Stream ClipMTVMultitrackMusic AttorneyETC.ETC.ETC