Making a Living in Your Local Music Market


Book Description

You can survive happily as a musician, composer and songwriter in your own local music market! The newly revised and expanded edition of this book will show you how. It includes detailed analysis of the latest regional music scenes that have developed; an extensive new section (written by Ron Sobel - vice president of ASCAP in Los Angeles) on opportunities for musicians and composers in developing and selling music in new mediums including the Internet, Greenhouse Channels, Theme Parks, and Desk Top Films; info on how music distribution and retailing is changing to meet the challenges of the 21st century; and many more essential tips. Also features a new appendix and a helpful Resources section after each chapter.




Making a Living in Your Local Music Market


Book Description

Making a Living in Your Local Music Market is a Hal Leonard publication.




Making a Living in Your Local Music Market


Book Description

You can survive happily as a musician, composer and songwriter in your own local music market! The newly revised and expanded edition of this book will show you how. It includes detailed analysis of the latest regional music scenes that have developed; an extensive new section (written by Ron Sobel - vice president of ASCAP in Los Angeles) on opportunities for musicians and composers in developing and selling music in new mediums including the Internet, Greenhouse Channels, Theme Parks, and Desk Top Films; info on how music distribution and retailing is changing to meet the challenges of the 21st century; and many more essential tips. Also features a new appendix and a helpful Resources section after each chapter.




How to Get a Job in the Music Industry


Book Description

(Berklee Press). If you dream about a career in the music industry, this book is for you. These practical strategies will help you to prepare for and land your dream job in the music business. Thousands of readers have used this book to educate and empower themselves and jumpstart successful music industry careers. You can, too! The third edition includes a new career tool kit and social media strategy. Inside you'll find: details on booming job prospects in digital music distribution and music licensing; interviews with nine music industry professionals under 35 who discuss how they got their starts, plus what skills today's leading job candidates must possess; a resource directory of industry related job websites as well as U.S. and Canadian trade associations; step-by-step guidance for developing a first rate resume and acing your interviews; workshops to help you assess and develop your own personalized career tool kit; strategies for industry networking, finding a mentor, and how to effectively use social media.




Musician 2.0


Book Description

How to turn your passion for music into a source of income? Is it possible to sell your music directly on the web? How can you promote your work at low cost while achieving important results? The whole truth and much more is available in "Musician 2.0", a complete guide to the art of producing and selling your music thanks to the new tools offered by the internet. Inside you will discover why the music market today is able to offer excellent earning possibilities to all independent musicians, how to realize step by step your marketing plan and how to distribute your contents on the main world music stores (iTunes, Spotify, Amazon Music and many others). Finally, you will find tips and step-by-step guides to promote your music business. Stop waiting for the great opportunity and start creating endless career opportunities in the world music market with the tips, guides and step-by-step examples in this manual.




The Music Business


Book Description

The Must-Have Guide for Breaking into the Music Business Completely revised and updated for the twenty-first century, The Music Business provides essential career advice and information on how to get started and advance in all areas of the music industry—from an author who’s had careers in music as an artist and professor for more than two decades. This comprehensive volume gives you guidance and information on: • Starting your music career • The ins and outs of recording contracts • Record producing and music engineering • The distribution and sale of records • The Internet and MP3s, and their effects on the music industry • The latest computer programs • Copyright law • Composing music and songwriting • Music education • The international music industry • And much more . . . The Music Business is an indispensable reference for anyone who wants to begin a career in any of the industry’s facets, as well as an invaluable aid to professional and would-be professional musicians alike.




Music On A Mac


Book Description

Music On A Mac will help you to set up a home studio based around an Apple Mac computer, explained in simple and easy to understand terms. Detailed chapters explain all of the necessary gear you'll need, starting with the various models of Mac available, what all of the specifications actually mean and the suitability of each model for recording various forms of music. After reading this book, you'll know how to select the best options for your particular recording needs, whether you're a solo singer-songwriter, a pop artist, member of a metal band, hip hop producer, electronic musician, film music composer or any other type of musician who wants to create and record music on a Mac. You'll learn how to choose an audio interface, which digital audio workstations (DAWs) are available, what they can do, and which one will best suit your needs. Information on choosing studio monitors, microphones, virtual instruments and plugins and optional studio accessories is also included. This book will help you to put together the perfect audio recording set up based on what you really need. Music On A Mac will save you many hours of research and help you select the best setup for your music creation.




Making Music Make Money


Book Description

(Berklee Press). Making Music Make Money will educate songwriters, as well as aspiring music business entrepreneurs in the basics of becoming an effective independent music publisher. Topics include a discussion of the various roles a publisher plays in the music business: collection, administration, protection, exploitation and evaluation. A major emphasis is placed on the exploitation process, and the importance of creating a sound business model for a new publishing venture. Eric Beall is a Creative Director for Zomba Music Publishing, as well as a former songwriter and record producer. In his role at Zomba, Eric has signed and developed top writers including Steve Diamond, KNS Productions, and Riprock & Alex G. and has coordinated and directed Zomba writers in the development of material for Jive Records pop superstars like Backstreet Boys, *NSYNC, Britney Spears and Aaron Carter. He graduated Summa Cum Laude from Berklee College of Music.




Making Money with Music


Book Description

“[Chertkow and Feehan] are the ideal mentors for aspiring indie musicians who want to navigate an ever-changing music industry.” —Billboard Magazine You can make a living with music today. The secret is to tap multiple income streams. Making Money With Music gives you over 100 revenue streams and the knowledge on how to tap them. Whether you're a solo artist, band, DJ, EDM producer, or other musician, this book gives you strategies to generate revenue, grow your fan base, and thrive in today's technology-driven music environment. Plus, it lists hundreds of services, tools, and critical resources you need to run your business and maximize income. Making Money With Music will show you: How to tap over 100 income streams 7 business strategies you can implement immediately How to start your music business for $0. How to register your music to collect all of the royalties you are owed worldwide. 13 ways to compete with free and build experiences to drive fan loyalty and engagement into everything you do to increase your revenue. 45 categories of places to get your music heard and videos seen so you can get discovered, grow your fanbase, generate royalties, and boost licensing opportunities. 10 methods for raising money so you can fund your music production and projects. ...and more. Written by the authors of the critically-acclaimed modern classic The Indie Band Survival Guide (1st & 2nd Editions), Making Money With Music is the third installment in The Indie Band Survival Guide series, and will help you build a sustainable music business no matter what kind of music you make, where you live, and whether you're a novice or professional musician. Improve your income by implementing these ideas for your music business today.




Music Business Skills For Musicians: Make Money from Music, Discover The Music Industry and Explode Your Music Career!


Book Description

If Your In The Music Business, Read This Today you need to view yourself through the new rules of the music industry. Those who play by them will succeed. Gone are the old days where you would hope to get signed and then become a star (i.e. everything would be done for you). Do you wonder why other artists are getting breaks and you are not? Making it in the music industry isn't about catching that big break anymore. Getting your career off the ground can be a long and scary task. In this cutting-edge book Tommy Swindali maps out everything you need to know and provides you with the tools necessary to get to where you want to be. The tools are yours to use, but only if you want it bad enough. Find out why you should run your music career like a business. Then allow me to simplify that process and walk you through all the steps that the professionals take. You don't want to be another tired and broke artist forced to get a job you hate. Do yourself a favor. Whether you are an active or aspiring musician, or an aspiring music manager or agent - this book is perfect for you. In this book you will discover: What to Look for When Making a Deal Understand The Importance of Streaming and Subscription Discover The New Rules of The Music Industry with "360 Degree" Deals Connect With The Right People Who Will Help You to The Next Level Multiply Your Income Forever With Music Licensing How to Get Signed and Have A&Rs Chasing You The Secrets to Using Funding Develop Your Brand and Make a Good First Impression Monetizing Your Music And Much, Much More So if you want to go somewhere big with your music and/or learn the music business Click Add To Cart