Interweaving interviews with dozens of industry professionals, this book presents valuable insights, tips, anecdotes, and templates that help all musicians understand key characteristics of effective, professional communication in the music business. These tools will help improve relationships, project pitches, bookings, and fan following.
Geoffrey Ellis spent forty years in themusic business,
working closely with the Beatles and Brian Epstein during
the 60s, and Elton John and his management in the 70s.
From an unrivalled position he has written a highly
informed account of the music busines from the 60s to the
mid 90s and an insider's view of the careers of many of
the most ......
What does a producer actually do? How does one travel from that great idea for a show to a smash hit opening night on Broadway? John Breglio cannot guarantee you a hit, but he does take the reader on a fascinating journey behind the curtains where he himself once stood as a child, dreaming about the theatre. Part memoir, part handbook, Behind ......
Business and Creative Perspectives for the New Music Industry
This book is a comprehensive and easy-to-read overview of today's music publishing industry, written for students and musicians (songwriters, producers, beat makers, and more) who want quick, up-to-date, credible, and relatable information so that they can get back to doing what they like best: creating music!
Contrary to arguments by the Recording Industry Association of America, this book posits major record labels led the change to digital music to strengthen profits. This updated edition explores both the transitions to the download era and the streaming era for recorded music.
Contrary to arguments by the Recording Industry Association of America, this book posits major record labels led the change to digital music to strengthen profits. This updated edition explores both the transitions to the download era and the streaming era for recorded music.
Rich Redmond, drummer for superstar Jason Aldean, provides a shot of inspiration for those interested in jump-starting a music career. Filled with practical advice, stories of how Redmond did it himself, and insights from a chorus of other musicians, this is the ultimate behind-the-scenes and fun-to-read book looking at the country music industry.
Managing Your Band is the go-to guide for artist management and provides tools for students and musicians, especially independent artists taking the DIY route, to maximize success in the new music industry. This 7th edition includes updated information artists and managers and addresses the impacts of COVID-19 on the industry.