The Musician's Handbook

The Musician's Handbook is a music business book first published in 2003 by Billboard Books with the revised edition released in 2008 by Random House. Written by Bobby Borg, the book investigates the realities of the music business and is designed to help the reader understand the ins and outs of the music industry.[1] Borg is a former member of the American rock groups Warrant,[2] Beggars & Thieves,[3] and Left for Dead.[4]

The Musician's Handbook
First edition
AuthorBobby Borg
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
GenreMusic Business
PublisherBillboard Books - Imprint of Watson Guptill
Publication date
2003
Media typePrint (Soft Cover)
Pages288
ISBN9780823099702
OCLC219470209
780.2373
LC ClassML3790.B68 2008
Preceded byThe Musician's Handbook 

The book was written with new musicians in mind in order to provide them an industry perspective.[5] According to WorldCat, the book is held in 674 libraries.[6]

Borg is also the author of Business Basics For Musicians Vol 1 and 2, Music Marketing For The DIY Musician Vol 1 and 2, and Introduction to Music Publishing For Musicians all published by Rowman & Littlefield. He currently teachers at USC Thornton School of Music.

References
  1. Laskow, Michael, "Music Business Books You'll Love - The Musician's Handbook". Taxi A&R, Retrieved May 7, 2012.
  2. Muze Inc. "Warrant Belly to Belly - Vol. 1 CD". CD Universe, Sept. 28, 2000.
  3. Soussan, Phil, "Beggars and Thieves - Bearsville studios Bobby Borg". philsoussan.com, Retrieved July 3, 2012.
  4. "#2 Left for Dead Bio". Last.fm, December 22, 2009.
  5. -Sebasky, Carolyn, "Book Reviews, The Musician's Handbook, Revised Edition: A Practical Guide to Understanding the Music Business". Performer Mag, Retrieved May 5, 2012.
  6. WorldCat book entry
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