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Randall Wixen built a successful life in Los Angeles—a career in music publishing, a home in the Santa Monica Mountains, and decades of adventure traveling the globe. But Los Angeles had become a city he no longer recognized: choked with traffic, obscenely expensive, and frantic in pace. As retirement approached, he and his wife Sharon began...

After fifty years and more than 100,000 deals spanning music licenses, real estate, and major copyright agreements for songs you’ve heard in movies and commercials, Randall Wixen has learned what actually works when real money and real relationships are on the line, and he’s put it all in this book.
Wixen isn’t providing a step-by-step system or...

Gain a clear understanding of how music publishing works with this detailed and accessible guide. Perfect for songwriters, performers, producers, and educators, this comprehensive book breaks down the business side of music in practical, easy-to-follow language. It is ideal for musicians who want to protect their work, manage royalties, or...

Music publishing is one of the most complex parts of the music business, and yet it can be the most lucrative area of income for musicians. Expert and industry veteran Randall Wixen has adapted this edition of THE Plain And Simple Guide To Music for the UK marketplace. It is written for the lay musician/songwriter but contains enough substance...