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This is a quick-start course on how to jump into making music, get it heard worldwide, make a living, and not compromise to the whims of the entertainment industry. The author, truly able to relate to his audience, has actually proven the theories in this book himself. He is a starving artist and musician with a punk rock ethic who has a band, tours with it, and is making a living off of it. This is a book for realistic people part of the indie revolution: musicians who are artists, who make good music, and want to get their music out to the world, but don't necessarily have to sell ten million copies to validate themselves. Packed with interviews from insightful, influential, and inspiring independent musicians, such as Henry Rollins, this book is an inspiration and motivational piece of work. A multimedia CD-ROM comes with the book and contains examples of the author's music, music videos, electronic press kits, etc.

 

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The 16th annual industry directory with all of the business information and contacts you need to successfully operate in the music industry. This standard bearer publication contains over 15,000 lists in over 60 categories ranging from record labels and music publishers to radio stations, recording studios, equipment manufacturers and suppliers, tour support companies, venues and far too much other info to list here! Every copy of the Recording Industry Sourcebook contains a Win/Mac CD-ROM of all of the data so you can take it with you on the road. In addition, every purchaser of the book/CD-ROM package gets one year of online access to the web version of the sourcebook at isourcebook.com!

 

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With a world full of many conflicting voices, it's not always easy to find your own. When you do, you might feel that it is regularly lost in the din of the world. But this is not true. You do have a voice and your contribution is essential to creating a world of genuine harmony. One of America's best-loved musical personalities, John Jacobson brings you this collection of heartwarming essays and inspirational stories. Not just for music teachers, this book is full of life lessons for all of us, so we each can find our very own “place in the choir.” Available in hard cover.

 

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If you'd like to know about music theory but don't want to get bogged down in a stuffy college-level textbook, this guide was written just for you! It's a practical, no-nonsense book ideal for: young musicians learning guitar so they can play rock, folk or blues; DJs who've started recording their own tracks and need to know how chord progressions work; anyone who wants to play from the chord symbols in sheet music; classical musicians who want to do more than just “read the dots,” and countless others. Covers: intervals, scales, modes, triads and advanced voicings; interpreting chord symbols and reading sheet music; voice leading, chord progressions and basic song forms; classical, jazz & pop; and more, with helpful quizzes and answers.

 

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Take charge of your musical destiny! All Area Access is your map for the road to musical success. Author Marc Davison puts his many years of experience as a musician and artist manager into this book. Topics include: starting a band, booking gigs, press and the media, recording, copyrights, merchandising, touring, finances, managers, agents, record deals, and much more – everything you need to know and do to market your act and your music.

 

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Join the indie revolution! This book will be your constant reference for recording, booking, managing, promoting and selling your music. Perfect for all genres of music, and for people already working as musicians, just starting out, or representing a band. Covers: booking great gigs, marketing your music and selling thousands of albums, managing bands, professional band promotion, and much more!

 

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At last, a concise, complete and well documented guide to the music business! Written by one of the industry's top entertainment lawyers, this text explains the intricacies of the music industry. Includes separate section on terminology, 'buzz words,' and acronyms, plus interviews with top performers, executives, managers and artists.

 

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Lose the amateur mind-set and think like a pro! With this book you'll learn: essential organizational skills for optimizing your productivity; the importance of a good attitude and self-confidence; how to overcome the fear of rejection (with 8 sure-fire ways to combat it before it happens!); how to create professional promo materials and deal effectively with the media; and more. This is an incredibly valuable reference book for anyone who wants to make a living playing music written by somebody who actually does!

 

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Learn how to succeed writing soundtrack music and/or jingles for commercials, radio, TV, film, video, Internet, games, and other areas. With a huge demand for professional compositions for movies, TV, video, radio, and other multimedia formats, this book delves into how to take advantage of this demand and make a successful career.

 

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Dr. William Dehning has been the head of the Choral Department at University of Southern California since 1992. His choirs have wowed audiences worldwide and at the ACDA National Convention. Employing his no-nonsense tone, dry wit and deep passion, he tells all that is good and all that should be changed in the world of choral conducting. Never has so much valuable information been included with so much personality. Laugh and learn with this spectacular book!

 

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With the support of Yoko Ono Lennon and the corporate sponsorship of some of today's biggest names in music and video hardware and software, the John Lennon Educational Tour Bus is a non-profit, mobile recording studio outfitted with the latest in audio and video technological advances (as well as a full complement of traditional musical instruments). Since 1998, the John Lennon Educational Tour Bus has provided free hands-on programs to hundreds of high schools, colleges, Boys and Girls Clubs, music festivals, concerts, conventions and community organizations. The lucky young people who are chosen to spend time on the Lennon Bus work with the staff of onboard engineers to write a song, record and mix the song, and create a music video of the song's performance – all in one day. The students have an unforgettable experience, learn about how music is made today, and leave with a DVD of their song and video performance. Come Together: The Official John Lennon Educational Tour Bus Guide to Music and Video recreates for readers the experience of music and video creation aboard the John Lennon Educational Tour Bus. Part how-to, part celebrity interviews, part technological showcase, and part travelogue, Come Together is filled with photographs, features an accompanying DVD with recording artist interviews, and is a compelling journey aboard this unique rolling recording studio. The book features a foreword by Yoko Ono Lennon and is enhanced with photographs, video, and interviews with popular recording artists.

John Lennon (Artist)
 

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This fully updated and expanded book is not about how the music business should work, but how it does work. Industry insider Moses Avalon tells it like it is – how producers dip into budgets, artists steal songs, lawyers write contracts in code – and shows you how to survive these and other career-stifling situations. Deconstructing actual major and indie-label record deals, this book dissects each party's involvement and offers perspective on their actual roles, how much they get paid, and what their agendas really are. Engineers, managers, producers, artists, labels and lawyers each take their turn in the hot seat. It also outlines realistic alternatives for newcomers, such as “baby” production deals and vanity labels. This third edition includes: an entire chapter comparing ASCAP and BMI – a publishing first • new insights for indie artists, including the lowdown on digital-distribution scams and independent A&R • information on new legislation and its impact on sampling and other legal matters • new music-industry “family trees” that reflect recent consolidation and reorganization • 80 pages of new material • and much more.

 

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This book and double CD pack takes you step by step through MI's well-known Ear Training course. Complete lessons and analysis include: basic pitch matching • singing major and minor scales • identifying intervals • transcribing melodies and rhythm • identifying chords and progressions • seventh chords and the blues • modal interchange, chromaticism, modulation • and more! Learn to hear and to visualize on your instrument. Take your playing from good to great! Over 2 hours of practice exercises – with complete answers in the back.

 

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Many musicians are finding a new market for their music scoring for films and television. This comprehensive resource guide provides all the practical tools and information needed about how to organize and run a film and television music business. Section I contains helpful marketing materials, such as sample letters, brochures, postcards, resumes, and product packaging. Section II provides forms, documents and examples for the management, production, recording and delivery of music for projects. Section III features frequently used sample contracts and agreements, and Section IV lists other composer resources, such as a glossary of terms and abbreviations, info on performing rights organizations, attorneys and agents, listings of different markets to tap, internet resources, and much more. Essential for any musician interested in a career in film and television music.

 

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For the potential, as well as the professional, producer and for writers, actors, directors, and investors, this book is for anyone wanting or needing to understand the process of producing Off Broadway plays from start to finish. Written in crisp, clear, nonlegal language that the layman can easily understand, every page reflects the experience and expertise of Farber, a well-known and highly respected theatrical attorney. The book contains detailed information on how to: option a property, raise money, obtain a theater, deal with the cast and other personnel, the art of negotiation, partnerships and co-production agreements, and much more. Especially useful are the updated and expanded appendixes, which include all new budgets and actual examples of today's commonly used legal forms and contracts.

 

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Confused by today's music business? Did you ever wish that that some super-knowledgeable music attorney would sit you down and explain the whole thing to you? Well, that's what this book is all about. Get It in Writing is actually three books in one: 1) An overview of the entire music business and the players involved; 2) Interviews with top industry professionals; and 3) A huge collection of sample agreements with extensive commentary from the author. This indispensible book covers: recording contracts, demo deals, copyrights and trademarks, music publishing, performance rights, motion pictures & TV, artist management, producers, band partnerships, and plenty more. All of this info coupled with expert insider advice makes this book every musician's best tool for success in the music business.

 

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For unsigned musicians, it is vital to long-term success to sign a contract with a record label. However, preparing your music, targeting a label, and getting your demo into the hands of someone who will listen is challenging, if you don't know where to start. Getting Signed!, by record industry veteran George Howard, guides you through the maze of today's music industry, and will help you move your demo to the top of the stack. Even if you are not yet ready for a record deal, it will help you assemble a team that will make sure your music gets heard by as many people as possible.

“The next time an aspiring recording artist comes to us for advice, we'll advise them to read this book first. George Howard really knows what he's talking about.”

– Chris Franz and Tina Weymouth, members of Talking Heads and Tom Tom Club

 

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In this industry, it's imperative to learn how to manage your band and gain a real sense of control over your own music career. Discover a whole new way to keep it all together with Maurice Johnson's Gigorama 1.0, the exciting and easy-to-use gig management software system. Now musicians can easily book gigs, schedule lessons, print ready-to-sign contracts, view and print earning/expense summaries and import over 1,200 club and venue contacts from the legendary Recording Industry Sourcebook. This is a must for all bands, musicians and performing artists who want to take control and expand their careers. The accompanying book/manual contains a wealth of information ranging from working with club owners to how to find a manager. Also includes graphic screen shots and fully detailed descriptions of Gigorama's every function.

 

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This handy guide provides everything you need to know to go pro, including information about personal managers, music attorneys, business managers and booking agents, record companies, A&R, publishing, songwriting, demo tapes and press kits, self-promotion, and much more. A must for all musicians!

Kenny Kerner (Composer)
 

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Learn that solo now! Don't wait for the music to come out – use this complete guide to writing down what you hear. Includes tips, advice, examples and exercises from easy to difficult. Your ear is the top priority and you'll train it to listen more effectively to recognize intervals, chords, note values, counting rhythms and much more for an accurate transcription.

 

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If you are a musician, you need this book, which is rooted in real-life music business experience, not classroom theory. It reveals the secrets of artist development using the creative process as the foundation for success, and provides solid direction for you to plan and evaluate your path to success. Hot Hits, Cheap Demos shows you how to: jumpstart your career • create a press kit and develop sure-fire marketing strategies • contact clubs and alternative venues • produce and promote your own shows • make an eye-catching web site • create a standout song, find a producer, and even package a CD. Written by Nadine Condon, a 20-year music industry veteran who's been instrumental in the success of such acts as Smash Mouth, Stroke 9, Third Eye Blind and Train.

 

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Everyone comes from somewhere: How They Made It is a savvy insider's tale that traces the career trajectories of a cross section of top selling recording artists, puncturing the mythologies of the music business to reveal the truths within. Hard work and persistence are the common themes, dispelling the notion of “overnight success.” Artists covered include Jim Brickman, Green Day, Norah Jones, Maroon5, John Mayer, Alanis Morissette, OutKast, Rufus Wainright and Lee Ann Womack.

 

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Is your talent still locked up in the garage? It's time to shift gears and start finding gigs that pay serious money! This DVD – featuring invaluable advice from music industry heavy-hitters – is for every musician who dreams of playing music for a living. Kevin Eubanks, musical director for the Tonight Show band, shares his thoughts on getting major work as a musician in today's market. Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora talks about the most critical elements to launching a music career. Famous rock stars including Kevin Cronin (REO Speedwagon), Eric Schenkman (Spin Doctors) and Joe Satriani give the inside scoop about finding good-paying gigs, agents, and learning from the mistakes they've made on their climb to the top. Carnival Cruise Lines supervisor J.B. Buccafusco gives ideas on how to get yourself booked on cruise ships, and Steve Schirripa, former entertainment director for the Las Vegas Riviera, gives insight into scoring casino bookings nationwide. Also includes tips from concert and festival promoters, studio musicians, talent buyers, and many others who can help you make money with your music. 38 minutes.

Sponsored by the American Federation of Musicians and Gig magazine!

 

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This volume leads both novice and professional musicians into today's digital world, helping them to take complete control over all aspects of their music, from writing and performing to recording and selling. Motivating readers to live their dreams, author Robert Wolff shows how anyone can: set up and run their own music business and become a highly successful businessman or businesswoman • record major label quality music in their home, aided by tips from music professionals • broadcast music over their own web site and radio station to a potential audience of over 500 million people via the world wide web • do all this without a major record label's support. The book also includes interviews with some major names in the music business, including Grammy-winning guitarist and composer Steve Lukather, Grammy-winning songwriter Diane Warren, guitar/sound system designer Bob Bradshaw, legendary engineer/producer/record mixer Bob Clearmountain, and sound mixer/masterer Bob Ludwig. This is a how-to guide for anyone, offering step-by-step advice to make it in the music business in your own way, on your own terms.

 

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Based almost entirely on the author's personal experiences, this concise handbook follows a director's journey from the casting process to opening night, revealing the hidden or unspoken aspects of play and stage production that are rarely, if ever, described in theater manuals and textbooks. Mr. Marowitz discusses topics such as rehearsals, characterization, blocking, tempo-rhythm, dramaturgy, and actor-and-audience psychology, demystifying an art form that is often dealt with only in terms of concepts and ideology rather than the mundane, nitty-gritty nuts-and-bolts requirements of just “getting the show on the road.”

 

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Performer and scholar Abram Loft wants every chamber musician to be a strong, collaborative ensemble voice. Here's his hard-headed advice on choosing colleagues, rehearsing and performing effectively together, building repertoire, programming, touring and other facets of the art and business of a chamber music career. Ranging from hilarious to sobering, this is essential reading for music lovers, amateur players, students, teachers and today's many emerging professional ensembles. Recent events in the field, including some strident litigation, highlight the usefulness of this veteran's realistic counsel.

 

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Thousands of people want to be recording stars, but lack a deal with a record label. While today's musicians have all the tools they need to build a recording career on their own – pro-tools for inexpensive recording and home recording, marketing on the Internet, and opportunities to license their music for use in films, television, advertising, and video games – they don't always have the skills to use them. This book is a completely comprehensive step-by-step guide to the new world of independent recording. Drawing on interviews from over 150 musicians and industry pros, Schwartz shows readers how to put out a CD and market it through the media, radio, clubs, and retail. But more importantly, she shows musicians how to create a business around music and to develop opportunities for earning a living. Truly a survival guide for novice and professional musicians alike, I Don't Need a Record Deal! brings information on developing one's own independent music career together, adding new resources and taking the reader into the future of music.

 

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This thorough revision of a classic handbook is designed primarily as a guide for students writing papers or theses on musical subjects, but is useful for anyone writing about music for publication. It deals with the mechanics of scholarly writing, citation and documentation, as well as the nuts and bolts of punctuation and abbreviation. But it is also a sensible guide to good writing. In this edition, Mark A. Radice has taken into account all the technological changes that have transformed writing and publishing while preserving Irvine's voice. He has also added a new section on incorporating music examples in a written text.

 

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Bring more freedom and creativity to every performance with the help of renowned pianist and Berklee professor Joanne Brackeen. One of the most respected figures in jazz, Brackeen has played all over the world – as soloist, bandleader, and side person for legends like Art Blakey, Joe Henderson and Stan Getz. In this Master Class, she takes you through the routines that have helped her get ready for decades worth of high-profile shows, and demonstrates exercises to get you physically and mentally primed. No matter what instrument you play, Brackeen will show you how to get loose, focused and ready for anything, so you can hit the stage with more confidence and energy. 48 minutes.

 

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In two hours, absolute novices can read through this book and understand the principles involved in reading music. In two evenings, they can learn to read practically any melody and pick it out on the piano by doing the clear and simple exercises provided. Howard Shanet has taught thousands of people to read music in four hours of classwork with his proven method and exercises! A practical classroom text and a helpful reference for music enthusiasts. 5-1/4″ x 8″