This page is a brief introduction to finding items and researching topics in music business. On this page, you will find suggested call numbers for browsing the collection, suggested subject headings for searching our catalog, and selections of books and databases. For more recommendations and/or more specialized resources, please ask Music Library staff for assistance. We're more than happy to help you find what you need!
Below are some suggested call number ranges to browse for library resources about various topics in music business.
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ML3790: Music trade (general)
ML3792: Individual record companies and labels
ML3795: Music as a profession; vocational guidance
Below are some suggested subject headings to search in WestCat to find library resources about music business. For additional resources, search these subject headings in I-Share.
Concert tours
Copyright -- Music -- United States
Music -- Economic aspects
Music -- Marketing
Music -- Vocational guidance
Music and the internet
Music publicity
Music trade
Music trade -- United States
Music trade -- Vocational guidance
Musicians -- Legal status, laws, etc. -- United States
Performing arts -- Vocational guidance
Popular music -- Vocational guidance
Popular music -- Writing and publishing
Sound recording industry
Sound recording industry -- Vocational guidance
Sound recordings -- Marketing
This is a brief selection of music business books available at the Music Library. For more recommendations and/or more specialized resources, search WestCat or ask Music Library staff for assistance. We're more than happy to help you find what you need!
All You Need to Know about the Music Business by 
Artist Management for the Music Business by 
Career Opportunities in the Music Industry, Sixth Edition by 
Music Money and Success by 
Music Business Handbook and Career Guide by In addition to music-specific databases, WIU offers subscriptions to several other online databases that may help you in your research. To access these databases off-campus, you will need to use a VPN connection.
For additional resources, check the Music Business program's webpage of related websites!
