Mark Cabaniss provides a concise yet comprehensive tour of the music industry that combines the nuts and bolts of business with practical wisdom from a veteran professional. From band dynamics and touring to songwriting and publishing and from branding and promotion to record labels and revenue streams, Cabaniss covers the entire music machine.

Music Business Essentials takes musicians and beginning business students on a journey which imparts not only vital "nuts and bolts" information about the business of music, but provides inspirational and practical tips from a veteran traveler who has successfully navigated his own music business path to success for over 25 years.