by Gary Schuster
A guide to handling the paperwork involved in the business of
songwriting.
- Webpage Introduction
- Introduction (1988)
- Music Industry Overview
- Copyright
- Collaboration
- Contracts
- Catalog Listings
- Self-Publishing
- Death
- Taxes
Disclaimer and Copyright
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