Brad Stewart's 'The Music Business Playbook' Empowers Independent Musicians

Veteran music industry professional Brad Stewart has launched a comprehensive new guide titled The Music Business Playbook, designed to empower independent musicians by bridging the gap between art and commerce. Drawing on over two decades of experience, Stewart provides a practical roadmap that covers essential business pillars such as branding, royalties, touring, publishing, merchandising, marketing, and legal protection. The book emphasizes real-world application, helping artists build sustainable careers through understanding revenue streams, protecting their rights, and operating with professional infrastructure without sacrificing creativity.

Key focus areas in The Music Business Playbook include unlocking revenue streams like music royalties and publishing income, building a power team with managers and booking agents, and strategies for touring, merchandising, and fan engagement. It also offers insight into sync licensing for film, TV, and games, and tools for staying ahead of industry trends in streaming and social media. Stewart, the founder of Stewart Entertainment Agency and the software Music Mogul AI, advocates for artist-first business practices, stating that understanding the business is the highest return investment an artist can make, aiming to eliminate disadvantages through knowledge.

In an era where musicians must juggle multiple roles as creators, marketers, and entrepreneurs, The Music Business Playbook serves as a timely and essential resource. It empowers artists to move beyond trial and error by demystifying contracts, royalties, and industry systems, giving them an unfair advantage to protect their work and maximize income. The book is available now in digital format for independent artists, bands, and music entrepreneurs, with additional resources accessible through websites like Stewart Entertainment Agency and Music Mogul AI, providing a holistic approach to building a sustainable music career.