Download or read book Volume 1 Shifting Your Music Into A Career A Guide For Independent Artists To Be Full Time Artists written by Anthony Obas and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2019-03-29 with total page 47 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How do you shift your music into a career?! Very simple. By reading this book. This book gives self releasing artists insights and advice on how to turn their part-time music career into a full time career. This book takes on various case studies from mainstream artists, personal observations, and research from other music business writers and simplifies these into basic instructions on how to do music for a full time. The goal of these books is to gain more knowledge, but eventually pursue what artists love to do, which is make MUSIC.
Download or read book The Artist s Guide to Success in the Music Business written by Loren Weisman and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The music industry and you - Your band: working with other musicians - Defining and refining your sound - Managing, performing, and booking gigs - Solo or band touring - The music business plan - In the recording studio - Fundraising and investors - Your band is the brand - Music marketing and promotions - Your career in the music business of today.
Download or read book The Indie Artist s Guide written by Corey Dixon and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-06-17 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the ever-evolving landscape of the music industry, there has never been a more exciting time to be an independent artist. With the rise of digital platforms, social media, and direct-to-fan relationships, artists are more empowered than ever to forge their own paths. "The Indie Artist's Guide: Navigating the Music Industry Without a Label" by Corey "Joka Beatz" Dixon is a comprehensive and practical guide tailored to the needs of today's independent musicians. Leveraging Dixon's extensive experience as a successful indie artist, this book demystifies the music industry and provides valuable insights and actionable strategies to help artists thrive independently. The guide takes you on a journey through the vital aspects of launching and sustaining a career in music, including understanding the music industry's structure, crafting your art and brand, building an online presence, recording and production techniques, promoting and distributing your music, gigging and touring, and managing the business side of your career. The book also features in-depth case studies of successful indie artists, providing real-world examples of how they've navigated their careers. From Chance the Rapper's unique use of streaming platforms to Amanda Palmer's record-breaking crowdfunding campaign, these stories illuminate the diverse paths to success in the industry. Whether you're an aspiring musician just starting out, a semi-professional looking to make the leap to full-time artist, or a seasoned industry professional seeking to understand the indie landscape, this guide offers practical, actionable advice. It empowers artists with the knowledge and tools they need to control their careers, maximize their creative potential, and make their mark on the music world. Through this guide, Dixon invites you to embrace the journey of being an indie artist. It's not always an easy path, but it's one filled with creativity, freedom, and endless possibilities. Let "The Indie Artist's Guide" be your companion on this exciting journey.
Download or read book Five Star Music Makeover written by Coreen Sheehan and published by Hal Leonard Corporation. This book was released on 2016-03-01 with total page 503 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: (Music Pro Guide Books & DVDs). In order to achieve success in today's music industry, artists must first do a great deal of work on their own. Learning the required skills can take years of real-life experience, and hiring personal coaches, studio professionals, and consultants can be costly. But now, for the first time, there's an invaluable resource to help you meet these challenges. Five Star Music Makeover is an engaging all-in-one guide designed specifically for aspiring artists. Written by five experts with over 100 years of collective experience, both on and off the stage, this unique book covers five key skills every musician needs to succeed: (1) improving vocal production/technique; (2) writing memorable and marketable songs; (3) recording your ultimate EP; (4) navigating the publishing world; and (5) promoting music effectively. Also included are insiders' stories and anecdotes, helpful tips, creative exercises, celebrity interviews, and all the practical expertise necessary to develop a successful music career. Five Star Music Makeover is a complete and practical career guide a resource that transforms artists from good to great.
Download or read book The Musician s Career Guide written by Ulysses Owens and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2021-06-08 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An Engaging and Accessible Guide to Achieving Sustained Access in the Music Industry As a musician, how can you blend art and survival and still keep loving the business? The Musician’s Career Guide, written from the perspective of someone who has engaged in the daily struggle that all artists encounter, provides clear strategic support and advice in a knowledgeable, reader-friendly voice. From preparing for an audition to business planning to protecting one’s mental and emotional well-being, The Musician’s Career Guide marries practical tips with in-depth resources, anecdotes and stories to learn from, and comments for consideration and self-reflection. This book is a tool musicians can use to develop a realistic roadmap for success in the careers they desire. Part textbook, part self-directed learning tool, and full mentor, this information-packed text speaks with the voice of experience in a way that is realistic and attainable. The authors address topics including the following fundamental areas: Career development Touring Roles within the music industry Recording deals and industry PR and marketing for artists Keys to community engagement The mental side of being a musician The path and commitment to mastery as professional musician The Musician's Career Guide offers a foundation for both new and experienced musicians who yearn to clarify and achieve their individual goals of personal success and fulfillment through their craft. It's essential reading for any musician.
Download or read book How to Get Started Stay Safe and Operate Your Music Career written by Barry Victor and published by . This book was released on 2016-10-24 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How to: Get Started, Stay Safe and Operate Your Music Career is a book that enables independent recording artists, songwriters and musicians to become well-informed decision makers in their music career. This book encourages independent artists to learn about the music industry and to be active participants in the business portion of their music career. The authors, Barry Victor Jr. and Kellan Patterson stress the importance of independent artist understanding the value of their creative works and taking the necessary steps to be in a position to monetize the consumption of their music. This book was created for the DIY type. This book serves as a launching point for independent artists who are interested in becoming more business savvy within the music industry. Once completing this book the reader will be able to follow along any topic of conversation that may take place in the music industry ranging from copyrights and trademarks to performance rights organizations. If you are an independent artist, manager or someone just interested in the music industry, this book is an easy introduction into the music business world.
Download or read book Artist Management for the Music Business written by Paul Allen and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2022-03-20 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Anyone managing an artist’s career needs to be well versed and have a savvy understanding of the moving parts of the music business. Learn how and why those moving parts "move," as well as how to manage and navigate a music-based career. Artist Management for the Music Business gives a comprehensive view of how to generate income through music and how to strategically plan for future growth. The book is full of valuable practical insights. It includes interviews and case studies with examples of real-world management issues and outcomes. Updates to this new edition include a new chapter for independent, self-managing artists, expanded and updated sections on networking, social media, and streaming, and a basic introduction to data analytics for the music business. This book gives access to resources about artist management and the music business at its companion website, www.artistmanagementonline.com.
Download or read book Just Get Out There written by Gilli Moon and published by Warrior Girl Music. This book was released on 2010-11 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: GILLI MOON, Author, Artist, singer/songwriter, record label owner, certified professional coach and “Artist Entrepreneur”, takes you on an enriching journey of artistic and professional discovery with her second book JUST GET OUT THERE, (her first book is I AM A Professional Artist – the Key To Survival and Success In The World of the Arts). JUST GET OUT THERE is the Artist's bible to achieving abundance, self-empowerment and professional success as an Artist entrepreneur. 300+ pages filled with in-depth tips, tools, steps and resources on getting out there as an Artist, all the while achieving personal, financial and professional success and joy. JUST GET OUT THERE covers topics such as defining your uniqueness; building your dream and creating a plan around your goals; balancing the art with the 'business' through time management and prioritization techniques; fundamentals in producing, releasing, marketing, promotion, performing and touring; using the Internet; and a plethora of in-depth tips, tools, steps and resources on getting out there as an Artist. Throughout this book, Gilli is guiding you, asking you questions, giving you exercises, and making you think and act the way a strong business savvy Artist should, leading you to the Artist you ultimately want to become. JUST GET OUT THERE provides Artists inspiration: a sense of hope and assurance through anecdotal stories (some about Gilli's personal life), motivational messages and real, practical, tried and tested strategies. Ultimately it's about enjoying the journey along your path to creative success.More info at www.justgetoutthere.net
Download or read book Build Your Music Career From Scratch written by Andrae Alexander and published by Running Wild, LLC. This book was released on 2018-09-12 with total page 115 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Step-By-Step Guide to Becoming a Successful Artist with tactical and strategic guidance. A how-to with personal anecdotes and experiences to reinforce the techniques and guidance.
Download or read book I Am a Professional Artist written by Gilli Moon and published by Warrior Girl Music. This book was released on 2002 with total page 181 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A professional artist and motivational speaker offers artists who have chosen the professional path advice, encouragement, and some hard truths. (Careers/ Jobs)
Download or read book The Musician s Companion written by Paul Spencer Alexander and published by Better World Publishing. This book was released on 2009-10-01 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Everything you need to start and grow your music career "from scratch," regardless of your age. An Unsigned Band, Artist, Musician, or Songwriter needs an Independent Music Promotion and Publicity Resource Book that can quickly help achieve measurable results advancing a music career, in as little time as possible. Internet Publicity and Online Marketing of Independent Music does not have to be "rocket science," and NEITHER DOES the Music Industry; that is, if you follow a step-by-step approach, one task at a time. The Musician's Companion will provide you with these tasks and (gently) walk you through them. Promoting music using this easy-to-follow guide will create a no-nonsense, step-by-step approach for all Independent, Unsigned Bands, Musicians, Artists, and Songwriters wishing to launch their own successful music careers, on their OWN terms. One will essentially become an extension of the Music Business after reading this invaluable resource book, which includes ALL the vital online industry websites developed specifically for marketing your independent music throughout the Internet, as well as on the stage, and at the Retail level. All topics are included in an easy-to-follow format of "results oriented" material that provides much-needed wisdom (while commemorating OVER TEN YEARS of carefully updated research for the benefit and promotion of all independent music). This resource will (likely) affect ALL areas of one's life (not to mention, save you a decade of time in the process)! Financial empowerment is a multi-faceted lesson, independent of the music education this book also provides. Financial empowerment is a HUGE virtue (and "crux") of this book, which provides VERY LITTLE KNOWN STRATEGIES for creating a comfortable lifestyle and general security THROUGHOUT YOUR LIFETIME, as you leverage your music career to its proper heights. After all, no musicians would want to wait until "after" they've become successful to generate money, yet many often believe (and are often told by others) that they don't have a choice, given their chosen music career path). The fact is, you DO have a choice! What makes The Musician's Companion Book unique is the "life-skills" lesson it intricately weaves within a "how to" book that is jam-packed with vital, hand-picked resources, companies, and organizations that can help take Artists and Bands to their proper levels. All aspects of marketing and branding music are covered in this ground-breaking book for Independent Bands, Musicians, and Songwriters. The Musician's Companion Book **INSIDE THIS CONVENIENT BOOK, YOU'LL FIND: 1.) Music Business & Educational Resources along with the CORRECT advice for the development of a serious music career. 2.) Tons of websites to networking organizations and events that (we wager) you never knew existed. 3.) Easy ways to pay practically nothing (and in some cases, NOTHING AT ALL) to create your business identity, image, and merchandise supplies. 4.) Easy, painless ways to manage and connect with a fanbase. 5.) Easy ways to get your own lawyer for VERY cheap. 6.) Easier, simplified ways to sell music, plan a tour, and get lots of exposure. 7.) Hard-to-find music video resources for TV and Internet exposure. 8.) Simple websites for landing yourself a quick job. 9.) Websites of databases containing literally thousands of record label listings with contact information from ALL around the globe. AND MUCH, MUCH MORE!
Download or read book Music Business Made Simple A Guide To Becoming A Recording Artist written by J. S. Rudsenske and published by Schirmer Trade Books. This book was released on 2004-04-12 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Enhance your chance for success as a recording artist by following the real-world advice found within the pages of the book. Step-by-step suggestions for: Setting career goals Developing your songs and stage presence Recording your first demo and full-length album Designing your promotional materials Knowing where to hire an attorney, manager, booking agent, and producer And, of course, getting a record deal! Success depends on talent, hard work, and a little luck. This handbook will help you prepare and increase you opportunities in the music business.
Download or read book Tune Into Success written by Shaleen Anand and published by OrangeBooks Publication. This book was released on 2024-09-22 with total page 107 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Tune Into Success" by Shaleen Anand is a groundbreaking guide for aspiring artists, revealing the secrets of building a thriving music career. Drawing from his own journey—from earning just $5 as a self-taught guitarist to becoming a globally renowned artist—Anand shares proven strategies, frameworks, and actionable steps that guarantee success. The book offers a treasure trove of insights, from developing a million-dollar mindset and creating salable skills to mastering personal branding and strategic promotion. Packed with real-life examples, compelling storytelling, and industry data, "Tune Into Success" is the ultimate blueprint for turning passion into profit and achieving stardom in the music industry.
Download or read book The Music Industry Self Help Guide 2nd edition written by Michael Repel and published by Repel Media. This book was released on 2015-10-06 with total page 399 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I originally wrote The Music Industry Self Help Guide because it seems that regardless of genre or region, every musician goes through identical stages of development and needs access to the same tools and information to get ahead in this industry. Over the last three decades I have continued to see a reoccurring disparity with different musicians that don’t know where to look—and don’t know what to look for—which keeps them isolated with no real hope of success. I’ve encountered this not only in local developing music scenes but also while formally mentoring aspiring artists at music conferences across the country. In writing the original manuscript, my experience and accumulated knowledge base placed me in a unique position to provide you with information from the point of view of an artist, a manager, and also from that of a record label. It was important in the creation of this book that all of these perspectives were taken into consideration, as they vary so greatly in how they interpret what is actually required to succeed in today’s market. I also would like to stress the fact that the views in this book are not merely comprised of one person’s observations of the music industry, but includes tried and true methods of success that have been implemented by bands that have maintained relevance for more than three decades. This resulted in a well-rounded, all-encompassing guide to creating momentum and visibility for emerging artists that covered all of the developmental elements that they would need to lay a solid foundation for themselves in the independent market. Although multiple books and publications have been written on some of the various subjects contained herein that have a cold encyclopedic reference style of providing information, what I did in writing The Music Industry Self Help Guide was approach as many of these topics as possible, link them all together, and present them on more of a personal and direct level. What resulted was a brutally honest and thought-provoking guidebook written in a conversational manner that can give your career a serious head start and help you move forward if you choose to implement its information. The first edition provided a very solid framework for this expanded edition which has additional chapters, resources, lists, and a step by step guide on how to fill out an online copyright form. This entire book was also re-tooled from the 1st Edition to provide quick and easy reference points for easy navigation. What you now have in your hands is a book that was designed with your success in mind and has been refined into a better product for your added benefit. Although this book encompases the entire spectrum of the music industry from the earliest stages of a developing artist’s career to the corporate wranglings of the music industry giants, I chose to focus primarily on the independent market, because this is the place that you must pass through while earning your stripes and paying your dues in this industry. As the title implies, this is a self help guide, so what this book also does to prepare you for success is look at one of the largest hurdles that aspiring musicians face as they try to move forward in their career: themselves. No other key component in this book will surpass the importance of one’s ability to master oneself, and this book will callously press you to take an unflinching look inside yourself to understand who you really are and attempt to identify what is holding you back. How far you get beyond the independent market will not only rely on the quality of the music you release, but will also hinge largely on how you utilize the things that you read in this book. Approx 400 pages - 34 chapters - 50+ color photos and several resources.
Download or read book The Music Producer s Survival Guide written by Brian M. Jackson and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2018-03-09 with total page 686 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A music-career book like no other, The Music Producer’s Survival Guide offers a wide-ranging, exploratory, yet refreshing down-to-earth take on living the life of the independent electronic music producer. If you are an intellectually curious musician/producer eager to make your mark in today’s technologically advanced music business, you’re in for a treat. This new edition includes industry and technological updates, additional interviews, and tips about personal finances, income, and budgets. In this friendly, philosophical take on the art and science of music production, veteran producer, engineer, and teacher Brian Jackson shares clear, practical advice about shaping your own career in today’s computer-centric "home-studio" music world. You’ll cover music technology, philosophy of music production, career planning, networking, craft and creativity, the DIY ethos, lifestyle considerations, and much more. Brian’s thoughtful approach will teach you to integrate your creative passion, your lifestyle, and your technical know-how. The Music Producer’s Survival Guide is the first music-production book to consider the influence of complexity studies and chaos theory on music-making and career development. It focuses on practicality while traversing a wide spectrum of topics, including essential creative process techniques, the TR-808, the proliferation of presets, the butterfly effect, granular synthesis, harmonic ratios, altered states, fractal patterns, the dynamics of genre evolution, and much more. Carving out your niche in music today is an invigorating challenge that will test all your skills and capacities. Learn to survive—and thrive—as a creative-technical professional in today’s music business, with the help of Brian Jackson and The Music Producer’s Survival Guide!
Download or read book The Self Promoting Musician written by Peter Spellman and published by Hal Leonard Corporation. This book was released on 2013-09-01 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: (Berklee Guide). Take charge of your music career with crucial do-it-yourself strategies. If you are an independent musician, producer, studio owner, or label, you should own this book! Written by Peter Spellman, Director of the Career Development Center at Berklee College of Music, this guide will teach you everything you need to know to become a success in the music business. Filled with empowering tips and resources for self-managed musicians, you will learn to: create a goals-driven plan to help you fulfill your musical passions; multiply the power of every gig you play using 15 proven methods; turbo-charge your social media strategy; get radio airplay online and offline; protect your creative works; keep your career organized and growing, using the best low-cost practices; and more!
Download or read book Music Management for the Indie Artist written by John Macallister and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-06-25 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you struggling to get your music heard? Have you ever felt lost or directionless on how to manage your career? Inside "Music Management for the Indie Artist", you'll discover: How to gain a crystal-clear vision of your future in music. The single most important thing you can do to start getting calls from music managers. Why you need a business and marketing plan and how to write it. How to protect yourself from falling victim to unscrupulous managers. What music management is all about and why it pays to self-manage your career. Whether you just released your first song or are a seasoned musician ready to take your music career to the next level, this book is for you. You should already know how to manage your music career before you decide to get a manager. Because only then will you be perceived as desirable to work with. But the sad thing is... most artists have no clue when it comes to the most important aspects of managing a music career. Many artists think they just have to get their music heard to be successful. Believe it or not, that's really just the tip of the iceberg. If you believe you can carve out a successful music career all on your own - without any help, you are basically committing career suicide. You need to find others who have made it and follow in their footsteps. But if you don't know how to get (and deal) with a manager, you might find yourself getting ripped off. Simply put... Most indie artists don't have a real strategy for building a successful music career. Many struggle for years going nowhere, achieving nothing... and end up returning to (or staying stuck at) an unfulfilling day job barely earning enough money to support themselves and their family living a life of quiet desperation with their hopes and dreams crushed. It's a terrible thing to see! But we've got good news for you... You do not have to end up like most struggling artists because for the first time ever, we've together the ultimate roadmap to help you take control of your own music career. And guess what? It's going to help you look INFINITELY more attractive to any potential manager. This is a complete, step-by-step 228 page blueprint which contains a "treasure trove" of the best kept marketing & business secrets for indie musicians, artists and bands who want to start managing their music career like a pro, become a music phenomenon and attract a top music manager.
