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Music Business Research Guide

This guide provides access to resources for anyone conducting research in the many aspects of the business of music.

Hit Songs Deconstructed This link opens in a new window
Hit Songs Deconstructed provides data and analysis of today's mainstream commercial music scene, including in-depth studies of the compositional and production aspects of selected hit records.

For more music resources refer to the Music research guide below.

Business of Media
This guide is designed for MCC students taking Business of Media, as well as for anyone doing general media business research
Copyright
This guide provides information and resources on copyright law and how it relates to academic activities such as research, teaching, and publication.
Music
NYU's music library embraces the audio cultures of all peoples, places, and times. Located on the seventh floor of Bobst Library and including the Avery Fisher Center for Music and Media, the collection includes audio recordings (87,000), videos (6,000 performances and documentaries), books (50,000), periodicals (500 online and print), and notated scores (55,000).
Startups & Entrepreneurship
Resources for NYU founders and entrepreneurs launching and scaling new ventures.