Veteran music industry professional Brad Stewart has released 'The Music Business Playbook,' a comprehensive guide designed to help independent musicians navigate the business side of the music industry. Drawing on over two decades of experience, Stewart provides a practical roadmap covering revenue streams, rights protection, branding, royalties, touring, publishing, merchandising, marketing, and legal aspects.
The book aims to bridge the gap between art and commerce, enabling artists to build sustainable careers without sacrificing creativity. It targets emerging musicians and seasoned independents ready to take ownership of their careers, offering step-by-step guidance on essential pillars such as revenue streams, team building, touring, fan engagement, sync licensing, and industry trends.
Stewart emphasizes real-world application, helping artists create systems for measurable progress and financial sustainability. As founder of Stewart Entertainment Agency and Music Mogul AI, he has booked international tours and negotiated industry deals, advocating for artist-first business practices.
'Understanding the business is the highest return investment an artist can make,' Stewart said. 'The highest cost in this industry is what you don't know. This book exists to eliminate that disadvantage and give artists the knowledge to build the career, and life, they actually want.'
The Music Business Playbook is available now in digital format. For more information, visit Stewart Entertainment or Music Mogul AI. The book can be purchased at Amazon.
