Making It in the Music Business

by Campbell, Carl; Waters, Robert; Allen, Donald

• ISBN13: 9780971725003
• ISBN10: 0971725004
• Edition: CD
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-03-01
• Publisher: Diamond Edge Pub Inc

Summary

A practical and contemporary tour-de-force packed with insider information, tips and secrets from industry pros. This book is a must-read for anyone that aspires for a career in the music industry. Just a sample of the topics covered include: How hit makers really write hit songs, what most record companies don't tell you and would rather you not know, how to start an independent label just like today's successful music moguls, what every musician, songwriter and artist should know before signing a contract and much more! This book also includes a Musician's, Songwriter's & Artist's Resource Guide, Business Plan and Bonus Beats Audio CD containing 20 beats & musical tracks of various popular musical styles (i.e. Pop, Hip Hop, R&B and more), that artists, songwriters and performers etc., will find useful for a variety of musical applications and anywhere accompanying instrumental music is desired.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 9
Keys To Success: Things to Know Before You Start	p. 13
Your Journey To Stardom: Laying Down the Right Foundation	p. 20
Management: Your Manager, "The Missing Link"	p. 24
Publishing: How to Get Your Piece of the Pie!	p. 26
Protecting Your Material: Tips on Doing It Right	p. 28
The Music Mogul's Blueprint: Making Your Way To The Top	p. 30
Alternative Careers in the Music Business: There's More to This Business Than Music	p. 32
Producing: Tips From the Pros on Making "Ear Candy"	p. 39
Marketing Your Music: Strategies For Getting Heard	p. 42
The Platinum Connection: Secrets of Successful Artists	p. 49
Writing "Hit" Songs: Tricks of the Pros & The Method to the Madness	p. 53
Performing Live: Tips on Being Ready For the Gig	p. 69
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