New technologies are revolutionizing the music business. While these changes may be smashing traditional business models and creating havoc among the major record companies, they are also providing new opportunities for unsigned artists, independent labels, and music business entrepreneurs. The Future of the Music Business provides a legal and business road map for success in today's music business by setting forth a comprehensive summary of the rules pertaining to the traditional music business, including music licensing, as well as the laws governing online distribution of music and video. This revised fourth edition is the most up-to-date and thorough examination of current trands. And there is an educational bonus, too, as the accompanying DVD has two one-hour CLE (Continuing Legal Education) credit courses; Legal Fundamentals of the Music Business; Thicke v. Gay: Musical Copyright Infringement.