Musician's Resource


Book Description

This guide to programmes for musicians and singers lists for each entry the name, address, phone, fax, e-mail address, and Web site of the programme, as well as application requirements, financial aid opportunities, and other details.




The Real Deal


Book Description

A music business reference source that offers specific advice to musicians onetting that all-important record deal. This expanded edition features advicerom dozens of managers, record producers, recording artists and publicists.here are step-by-step instructions on preparing a presentation package andontacting record labels. Also included is information on using the Internet.




How to be a Working Musician


Book Description

Written for both novices and professionals, this invaluable handbook provides solid, practical career advice to anyone wanting to earn money as a working musician. Practical guidance on performing in bars and clubs; celebrations and business functions; providing accompaniment in theaters and cabarets; working at recording sessions; and composing for TV and radio advertisement is all provided based on the author's professional experience as an instrumentalist, composer, arranger, and producer. 6 illustrations.




The Billboard Guide to Home Recording


Book Description

This how-to guide to recording for songwriting, song selling, and commercial airplay describes the equipment needed, and discusses both basic recording techniques and those for drums, keyboards, guitars, and voices




The Billboard Guide to Music Publicity


Book Description

Sound strategies for successful music publicity are a critical element in the success of any artist's musical career. Good publicists know how to get media coverage to keep their clients in the public eye as well as in the minds of important industry figures.