Bestsellers
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All You Need to Know About the Music Business
- 11th Edition
- By: Donald S. Passman
- Narrated by: Gibson Frazier
- Length: 22 hrs and 27 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall30
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Performance23
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Story23
Dubbed “the industry bible” by the Los Angeles Times, All You Need to Know About the Music Business by veteran music lawyer Donald Passman is the go-to guide for everyone in the music business through ten editions, over thirty years, and over a half a million copies sold. Now with updates...
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Very thorough!
- By Jeff Stauffer on 05-09-24
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How Music Works
- By: David Byrne
- Narrated by: Andrew Garman, David Byrne
- Length: 13 hrs and 10 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall170
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Performance150
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Story150
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER David Byrne’s incisive and enthusiastic look at the musical art form, from its very inceptions to the influences that shape it, whether acoustical, economic, social, or technological—now updated with a new chapter on digital curation. “How Music Works is a...
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Kind of all over the place
- By Amazon Customer on 02-17-23
By: David Byrne
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The Perfect Day to Boss Up
- A Hustler's Guide to Building Your Empire
- By: Rick Ross, Neil Martinez-Belkin
- Narrated by: JD Jackson
- Length: 4 hrs and 14 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall274
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Performance243
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Story243
The Biggest Edition – Revised and Expanded with All New Chapters A captivating and inspiring guide to building an untouchable empire from mud to marble, no matter what obstacles stand in the way Rick Ross is a hip-hop icon and a towering figure in the business world, but his path to success...
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Uninteresting
- By Michelle Stevenson on 02-07-24
By: Rick Ross, and others
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The Birth of Loud
- Leo Fender, Les Paul, and the Guitar-Pioneering Rivalry That Shaped Rock 'n' Roll
- By: Ian S. Port
- Narrated by: Pete Simonelli
- Length: 9 hrs and 49 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall590
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Performance510
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Story508
“A hot-rod joy ride through mid-20th-century American history” (The New York Times Book Review), this one-of-a-kind narrative masterfully recreates the rivalry between the two men who innovated the electric guitar’s amplified sound—Leo Fender and Les Paul—and their intense competition...
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Thoughtful Music History
- By E. Protzman on 01-23-19
By: Ian S. Port
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Sing to Me
- My Story of Making Music, Finding Magic, and Searching for Who's Next
- By: LA Reid
- Narrated by: Dion Graham
- Length: 9 hrs and 39 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall633
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Performance556
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Story557
In this long-awaited memoir, illustrated with over 100 never-before-seen photos from his personal collection, the groundbreaking record producer chronicles his struggles, his success, and the celebrated artists that made him a legend. Over the last twenty-five years, legendary music producer and...
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Wow!! What a journey!!!
- By Marty Cohn on 02-06-16
By: LA Reid
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Powerhouse
- The Untold Story of Hollywood's Creative Artists Agency
- By: James Andrew Miller
- Narrated by: James Andrew Miller, Kirby Heyborne, Ann Richardson
- Length: 25 hrs and 1 min
- Unabridged
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Overall887
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Performance785
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Story781
An astonishing—and astonishingly entertaining—behind-the-curtain history of Hollywood’s transformation over the past five decades as seen through the agency at the heart of it all, from the #1 bestselling co-author of Live from New York and Those Guys Have All the Fun. In 1975, five young...
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A terrific look behind the curtain
- By Amazon Customer on 08-19-16
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All You Need to Know About the Music Business
- 11th Edition
- By: Donald S. Passman
- Narrated by: Gibson Frazier
- Length: 22 hrs and 27 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall30
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Performance23
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Story23
Dubbed “the industry bible” by the Los Angeles Times, All You Need to Know About the Music Business by veteran music lawyer Donald Passman is the go-to guide for everyone in the music business through ten editions, over thirty years, and over a half a million copies sold. Now with updates...
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Very thorough!
- By Jeff Stauffer on 05-09-24
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How Music Works
- By: David Byrne
- Narrated by: Andrew Garman, David Byrne
- Length: 13 hrs and 10 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall170
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Performance150
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Story150
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER David Byrne’s incisive and enthusiastic look at the musical art form, from its very inceptions to the influences that shape it, whether acoustical, economic, social, or technological—now updated with a new chapter on digital curation. “How Music Works is a...
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Kind of all over the place
- By Amazon Customer on 02-17-23
By: David Byrne
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The Perfect Day to Boss Up
- A Hustler's Guide to Building Your Empire
- By: Rick Ross, Neil Martinez-Belkin
- Narrated by: JD Jackson
- Length: 4 hrs and 14 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall274
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Performance243
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Story243
The Biggest Edition – Revised and Expanded with All New Chapters A captivating and inspiring guide to building an untouchable empire from mud to marble, no matter what obstacles stand in the way Rick Ross is a hip-hop icon and a towering figure in the business world, but his path to success...
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Uninteresting
- By Michelle Stevenson on 02-07-24
By: Rick Ross, and others
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The Birth of Loud
- Leo Fender, Les Paul, and the Guitar-Pioneering Rivalry That Shaped Rock 'n' Roll
- By: Ian S. Port
- Narrated by: Pete Simonelli
- Length: 9 hrs and 49 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall590
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Performance510
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Story508
“A hot-rod joy ride through mid-20th-century American history” (The New York Times Book Review), this one-of-a-kind narrative masterfully recreates the rivalry between the two men who innovated the electric guitar’s amplified sound—Leo Fender and Les Paul—and their intense competition...
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Thoughtful Music History
- By E. Protzman on 01-23-19
By: Ian S. Port
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Sing to Me
- My Story of Making Music, Finding Magic, and Searching for Who's Next
- By: LA Reid
- Narrated by: Dion Graham
- Length: 9 hrs and 39 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall633
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Performance556
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Story557
In this long-awaited memoir, illustrated with over 100 never-before-seen photos from his personal collection, the groundbreaking record producer chronicles his struggles, his success, and the celebrated artists that made him a legend. Over the last twenty-five years, legendary music producer and...
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Wow!! What a journey!!!
- By Marty Cohn on 02-06-16
By: LA Reid
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Powerhouse
- The Untold Story of Hollywood's Creative Artists Agency
- By: James Andrew Miller
- Narrated by: James Andrew Miller, Kirby Heyborne, Ann Richardson
- Length: 25 hrs and 1 min
- Unabridged
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Overall887
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Performance785
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Story781
An astonishing—and astonishingly entertaining—behind-the-curtain history of Hollywood’s transformation over the past five decades as seen through the agency at the heart of it all, from the #1 bestselling co-author of Live from New York and Those Guys Have All the Fun. In 1975, five young...
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A terrific look behind the curtain
- By Amazon Customer on 08-19-16
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How to Succeed in the Music Industry in 2025 and Beyond
- By: Jack Lozeron
- Narrated by: Jack Lozeron
- Length: 1 hr and 22 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall6
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Performance6
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Story6
How to Succeed in the Music Industry in 2025 and Beyond is your ultimate guide to thriving as an independent artist, producer, or DJ in today’s digital landscape.
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Very efficient, no bullshit
- By Jan on 02-08-26
By: Jack Lozeron
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Bring It On Home
- Peter Grant, Led Zeppelin, and Beyond -- The Story of Rock's Greatest Manager
- By: Mark Blake
- Narrated by: James Langton
- Length: 12 hrs and 21 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall159
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Performance147
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Story146
The authorized biography of the most notorious rock manager of all time, Peter Grant, best known for his work with Led Zeppelin Peter Grant is the most famous music manager of all time. Often acknowledged as the "fifth member of Led Zeppelin," Grant's story has appeared in fragments across...
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Audible cut off part 1 before the cliffhanger!?!
- By Alex Hay on 07-30-21
By: Mark Blake
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How to Make It in the New Music Business (3rd Edition)
- Practical Tips on Building a Loyal Following and Making a Living as a Musician
- By: Ari Herstand
- Narrated by: Ari Herstand
- Length: 19 hrs and 47 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall34
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Performance24
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Story23
Hailed as an "indispensable" guide (Forbes), How to Make It in the New Music Business returns in a significantly revised and expanded third edition....
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If you have anything to do with music...READ THIS!
- By Phillip and Leslie T. on 08-27-23
By: Ari Herstand
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There's Nothing Like This
- The Strategic Genius of Taylor Swift
- By: Kevin Evers
- Narrated by: Candace Joice
- Length: 8 hrs and 35 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall30
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Performance30
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Story30
Singer-songwriter. Trailblazer. Mastermind. The Beatles of her generation. From her genre-busting rise in country music as a teenager to the economic juggernaut that is the Eras Tour, Taylor Swift has blazed a path that is uniquely hers.
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The book that SAVED me and INSPIRED me once again
- By KJ on 05-21-25
By: Kevin Evers
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The Doors Unhinged
- Jim Morrison’s Legacy Goes on Trial
- By: John Densmore
- Narrated by: John Densmore
- Length: 10 hrs and 34 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall10
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Performance10
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Story10
Bestselling author and legendary Doors drummer John Densmore offers a powerful exploration of the "greed gene"-that part of the human psyche that propels us toward the accumulation of more and more wealth, even at the expense of our principles, friendships, and the well-being of society.
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Narration was excellent
- By SpaGuru on 02-28-26
By: John Densmore
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Six-Figure Musician: How to Sell More Music, Get More People to Your Shows, and Make More Money in the Music Business
- Music Marketing [dot] com Presents
- By: David Hooper
- Narrated by: Chris Caldwell
- Length: 7 hrs and 39 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall394
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Performance339
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Story336
You're in a career where it's considered "normal" to be broke. If you were doing anything else for a living, you'd have given up by now....
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Nothing new
- By Devo Spice on 07-11-15
By: David Hooper
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Party Boys
- How the Ballinger Brothers Build the Best Nightclubs in the World
- By: Lon Ballinger
- Narrated by: Lon Ballinger, DJ Sean Sharpe, Frank Enea
- Length: 10 hrs and 16 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall1
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Performance1
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Story1
PARTY BOYS is the amazing true story of how a family from a small farm town in Canada built an entertainment empire.
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an exciting glimpse into the Life along ballinger narrated by the man himself.
- By H. on 08-02-24
By: Lon Ballinger
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Set the Night on Fire
- Living, Dying, and Playing Guitar With the Doors
- By: Robby Krieger, Jeff Alulis
- Narrated by: Dennis Boutsikaris
- Length: 9 hrs and 22 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall389
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Performance348
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Story346
In his tell-all, legendary Doors guitarist, Robby Krieger, one of Rolling Stone's "100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time," opens up about his band's meteoric career, his own darkest moments, and the most famous black eye in rock 'n' roll. Few bands are as shrouded in the murky haze of rock...
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Robby Krieger says it best!
- By Michael Gokey on 12-07-22
By: Robby Krieger, and others
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Music Production for Beginners, 2024+ Edition
- How to Produce Music, the Easy to Read Guide for Music Producers, Artists & Songwriters (2024, Music Business, Electronic Dance Music, Songwriting, Producing Music, Book 1))
- By: Tommy Swindali
- Narrated by: Nathan Ashcroft
- Length: 3 hrs and 3 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall9
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Performance8
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Story8
Everything you need to know about making music in one place, 2024 and beyond! Not so long ago, music production was only available to the rich and famous. However, these days, it’s now possible to produce professional sounding music from your own home....
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Perfect for beginners
- By Jay Pelham on 02-11-25
By: Tommy Swindali
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Music Business & Marketing Accelerator Using Instagram
- A Musicians Guide for Gaining Followers, Building Your Personal Brand, Selling Music While Leveraging Social Media and Online Advertising
- By: Chris Greenwood
- Narrated by: Chris Greenwood
- Length: 2 hrs and 32 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall28
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Performance26
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Story26
Many musical artists fail to utilize social media effectively, finding it confusing or overwhelming. They create a few posts, don’t see results, and immediately give up. But there are strategies to follow that have been tried and tested by musicians like you....
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heavy self promotion leads light in relevant content
- By Amazon Customer on 08-27-22
By: Chris Greenwood
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The Speed of Sound
- Breaking the Barriers Between Music and Technology
- By: Thomas Dolby
- Narrated by: Thomas Dolby
- Length: 10 hrs and 43 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall209
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Performance197
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Story196
The remarkable story of rising to the top of the music charts, a second act as a tech pioneer, and the sustaining power of creativity and art....
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Press Play and Enjoy!
- By Russell Bernard on 01-30-18
By: Thomas Dolby
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Make Your Own Rules
- Stories and Hard-Earned Advice from a Creator in the Digital Age
- By: Andrew Huang
- Narrated by: Andrew Huang
- Length: 7 hrs and 33 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall56
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Performance51
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Story51
USA TODAY Bestseller YouTube sensation Andrew Huang offers practical tips and hard-won advice for creatives seeking financial stability while staying authentic. How does a musician with acute hearing loss, a refusal to perform live, and no industry connections carve a path to millions of...
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Insightful, relevant and actionable
- By DavidG on 03-16-24
By: Andrew Huang
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Profit with Suno.ai: How to Create, Sell, and License AI-Generated Music
- A Practical Guide for Independent Musicians, Producers, and Content Creators
- By: Eric Taanzier
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 16 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall0
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Performance0
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Story0
Turn your AI music into income. Profit with Suno.ai is a practical field guide for musicians, producers, and creators who want to go beyond ...
By: Eric Taanzier
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Abbey Road
- The Inside Story of the World’s Most Famous Recording Studio
- By: David Hepworth, Paul McCartney - foreword
- Narrated by: David Hepworth
- Length: 10 hrs and 8 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4
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Performance3
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Story3
The incredible history of how Abbey Road became the most famous recording studio in the world. "There are certain things that are mythical. Abbey Road is mythical." -Nile Rodgers Many people will recognize the famous crosswalk. Some visitors may have graffitied their name on its hallowed outer...
By: David Hepworth, and others
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You and the Music Business: Empowering Independent Artists
- A Self-Care Guide to Finding Balance and Joy in Today’s Music Industry.
- By: Tara Shannon
- Narrated by: Tara Shannon
- Length: 4 hrs and 23 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall52
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Performance51
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Story51
Introducing You and the Music Business: Empowering Independent Artists, the ultimate self-care guide designed to help you find balance, joy, and success as a music creator in today's dynamic and demanding music industry....
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Very Insightful!
- By Anonymous on 08-09-25
By: Tara Shannon
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Einstein, Michael Jackson & Me
- A Search for Soul in the Power Pits of Rock and Roll
- By: Howard Bloom
- Narrated by: Jim Meskimen
- Length: 17 hrs and 2 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall51
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Performance43
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Story43
Howard Bloom - called “the greatest press agent that rock and roll has ever known” by Derek Sutton, the former manager of Styx, Ten Years After, and Jethro Tull - is a science nerd who knew nothing about popular music. But he founded the biggest PR firm in the music industry....
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It could have been
- By Robert Urbanek on 12-02-22
By: Howard Bloom
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The Straightforward Guide to the Music Biz
- An Entertainment Lawyer Breaks Down the Industry
- By: Kamal Moo
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 2 hrs and 56 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall0
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Performance0
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Story0
It’s no secret that the music industry has changed substantially over the past several years, and will likely continue to change for many years ...
By: Kamal Moo
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Fail Until You Don't
- Fight Grind Repeat
- By: Bobby Bones
- Narrated by: Bobby Bones
- Length: 5 hrs and 20 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall2,005
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Performance1,776
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Story1,765
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Winner of ABC's Dancing with the Stars (Season 27) The #1 New York Times bestselling author of Bare Bones, host of the marquee morning program “The Bobby Bones Show,” comedian and dedicated philanthropist delivers an inspirational and humorous collection of...
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It's ok.
- By SandiK on 08-06-18
By: Bobby Bones
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Uncharted Territory
- What Numbers Tell Us about the Biggest Hit Songs and Ourselves
- By: Chris Dalla Riva
- Length: 9 hrs
- Unabridged
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Overall0
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Performance0
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Story0
Popular music history collides with data analytics, charts, and numbers in this insightful and surprising look at the greatest hits and musicians, fads, forgotten artists, and much more. Data analyst and musician Chris Dalla Riva reframes everything you thought you knew about music.
By: Chris Dalla Riva
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The Bedroom Super Producer
- Take the Secret Oath. Join an Elite Order of Composers. Quit Your Nine-to-Five, and Earn Six Figures.
- By: J.T. Cloutier
- Narrated by: Cj.Mac
- Length: 2 hrs and 34 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall39
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Performance34
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Story34
This step-by-step guide to music composer lifestyle design teaches how J.T. went from a six-figure job in a Fortune 500 company to composing music full-time, almost doubling his revenues within the first two years; how to compose, sound, and live like the pros, and more....
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Not For Pros
- By Lionel Thomas on 09-20-25
By: J.T. Cloutier
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The DJ Bible
- Comprehensive Industry Guide and Field Manual for the Modern Professional DJ
- By: DJ Play It
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 7 hrs and 15 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall1
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Performance1
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Story1
The DJ Bible is the largest and most comprehensive guide available for DJs. This is the ultimate guide on how to be a professional and successful ...
By: DJ Play It
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The Music Never Stops
- What Putting on 10,000 Shows Has Taught Me About Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Magic
- By: Peter Shapiro, Dean Budnick
- Narrated by: Andrew Eiden, Peter Shapiro
- Length: 11 hrs and 26 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall69
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Performance61
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Story61
An engrossing and insightful memoir by Peter Shapiro, the best known and most influential concert promoter of his generation Peter Shapiro is perhaps the most notable independent concert promoter since Bill Graham. He owned the legendary Wetlands in Tribeca and has gone onto much bigger things...
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great stories about producing concerts!!
- By LJR on 09-28-25
By: Peter Shapiro, and others
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TicketMonster in Court
- States v Live Nation Part 2
- By: Matthew Russell Lee
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 1 hr and 22 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall0
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Performance0
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Story0
The night before Live Nation's Michael Rapino was to testify in the antitrust trial against him, a flurry of filing went into the docket seeking to...
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And Party Every Day
- The Inside Story of Casablanca Records
- By: Larry Harris, Curt Gooch, Jeff Suhs
- Narrated by: Larry Harris
- Length: 11 hrs and 11 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall405
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Performance366
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Story366
Now it can be told! The true, behind-the-scenes story of Casablanca Records, from an eyewitness to the excess and insanity....
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This audio book was superb in my opinion.
- By David Mulligan on 03-21-19
By: Larry Harris, and others