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Indie Survival is a new, acclaimed handbook for independent music artists and musicians looking to record, write, and promote without a label. More indie artists are recording, distributing, marketing, and selling their own music now than ever before in history. Indie Survival is the critically acclaimed, do-it-yourself modern classic that has been telling them how for years.

This irreverent biography provides a rare window into the music industry from a promoter’s perspective. From a young age, Peter Jest was determined to make a career in live music, and despite naysayers and obstacles, he did just that, bringing national acts to his college campus at UW–Milwaukee, booking thousands of concerts across Wisconsin and the Midwest, and opening Shank Hall, the beloved Milwaukee venue named after a club in the cult film This Is Spinal Tap.

«Вера, надежда, резня» — книга о внутренней жизни Ника Кейва. В основу издания легли десятки и сотни часов разговоров по душам с журналистом Шоном О'Хаганом. Это глубокое, вдумчивое исследование корней, питающих жизнь и творчество знаменитого музыканта. От первого лица и без утайки, в диапазоне от детских лет до наших дней, Ник обсуждает вопросы искусства и веры, музыки и свободы, любви и скорби, свою рабочую этику, а также случившуюся с ним в последние годы драматичную трансформацию.

Let's not beat around the bush, Covid made a total mess for musicians, producers, bands, DJs, road crew, venue owners, lighting engineers, and anyone else involved in the industry. The main lesson that I learnt from it all…don’t put all your eggs in one basket. Now, during the aftermath of it all, we see the cost-of-living crisis, and now a recession. So, we need to find new ways to protect ourselves from anything that could endanger our livelihoods again in the future.

For aspiring and seasoned music producers alike, the lack of transparency in the industry can lead to confusion, costly mistakes, and missed opportunities. Without a clear set of guidelines, many talented producers stumble not because of a lack of ability but because they simply are not equipped with the right knowledge or strategy to navigate industry demands. This audiobook is here to serve as a comprehensive guide-a rulebook that translates the complexities of the music business into actionable steps.

The fourth volume of the Solo Acoustic Musician series expands on subjects only touched upon in earlier volumes. Michael Nichols chooses in this book to focus on a unique musical environment and subculture — the “open mic” event, at which performers sign up to play. Some are amateurs, some are professionals, and many are Solo Acoustic Musicians. Michael once again strives to give you a truthful and transparent look into a Solo Acoustic Musician's lifestyle by sharing his experiences at various types of open mics, as a performer, as a host, and as a member of the audience.

Legendary entertainer Gary Owens draws upon his four decades in radio, TV, film, and animation to show you how to break into the voiceover business and carve out a million-dollar niche for yourself with your voice. Sprinkled with priceless anecdotes and tips throughout from well-known actors, producers, and agents, Owens gives you the inside track on becoming a successful DJ, newscaster, announcer, sportscaster, commercial or cartoon voice, or other type of voice artist.

In this valuable resource guide for both beginners and professionals, veteran songwriter, producer, arranger, vocalist, music director, and educator Larry D. Batiste shares practical advice and tips from his decades of experience in ways that are bound to help all listeners improve their songwriting skills. Through this book, listeners will learn the craft of professional songwriting, including the ins-and-outs of song structure, lyric and melody writing, and the essential elements of a hit song.

“Fred Goodman makes this world come alive, and any fan of rock or insider tales of the music industry will be in heaven reading about this fascinating, troubling character.” — Judd Apatow, Omnivoracious “Writing about contracts, percentages, and deals can be tedious, but Goodman makes it...

In the world of music, entertainment and the nightlife. Few jobs are as exciting and fulfilling as the mobile DJ. This short book will give you a solid overview on what to expect when starting up your mobile DJ business. All the Dos and Don'ts about what goes into running a successful DJ business. This book is filled with pure content and no fluff. It'll give you a direct view of some really interesting facts and tips that the average person would completely miss.

This booklet will be your guide to finding the perfect wedding DJ and ensuring your special day is a success. By listening to this booklet, you will have the confidence to make the right choice and know all the dirty little secrets from the wedding DJs that they won't tell you. With this information, you will be able to save time, money, and stress by avoiding any red flags when speaking to DJs.

This audiobook gives all of the tricks that I have used to gain millions of streams from my indie music. The book tells you how to leverage today's technology to gain global growth with your music. It is a fun listen with an array of tips and tricks to help grow your music online in 2024 and beyond.

In recent years, narratives about the music industry tend to hew to a common theme: it was humming along for decades until the Internet and Napster came along and disrupted it. Key Changes shows that this view is incorrect: the industry was actually shaken up not once in the 1990s, but ten times over more than 100 years.

Childhood piano lessons are more than just learning to play an instrument. They foster discipline, creativity, and problem-solving skills that benefit children in all areas of life. This book will show you how piano lessons can unlock your child's potential and set them up for success in music and beyond.

During his time as managing director of Fierce Panda (a role he holds to this day), Simon was responsible for discovering bands such as Coldplay, Keane, Placebo and countless other acts of independent hue—some of whom have gone on to achieve earth-shattering musical superstardom, while others have merely packed out the Bull & Gate in north London on a wet Wednesday evening. Now, Simon's fascinating memoir tells the unfiltered story of his time at the indie coalface.

Das erste Sach-Hörbuch mit konkreten Tipps, Erklärungen. Musik Millionär – Reich durch Musik ist das erste Hörbuch mit konkreten Tipps, Erklärungen und Anweisungen, wie man es im Musikgeschäft zu Reichtum, Anerkennung und Erfolg bringt. Dein Masterplan zum Erfolg im Musikbusiness Konkrete Verhaltensregeln für eine erfolgreiche Karriere werden vorgegeben, mögliche Risiken und Fallstricke aufgezeigt und Vermeidungsstrategien veranschaulicht. Der im Hörbuch beschriebene Masterplan ermöglicht es dem Hörern, erfolgreich Millionen im Musikgeschäft zu verdienen.

How to Succeed in the Music Industry in 2025 and Beyond is your ultimate guide to thriving as an independent artist, producer, or DJ in today’s digital landscape. This audiobook breaks down the essential steps to build your brand, market your music, and create multiple income streams while staying true to your artistry.

Secret (and not-so-secret) weapons, side-of-the-stagers, rhythm and horn sections, backup singers, accompanists—these and other "band people" are the anonymous but irreplaceable character actors of popular music. Through interviews and incisive cultural critique, writer and musician Franz Nicolay provides a portrait of the musical middle class.

Dear actor or writer or creative in Los Angeles: You moved to LA with talent, willingness to work hard, and determination to be successful—no matter how hard it got. But is pain and suffering the price of success in the entertainment industry? Or is there a better way? How to thrive in LA while hustling in Hollywood shares invaluable wisdom gleaned from hundreds of successful Hollywood creatives about how to make it as a professional working creative in Hollywood while living a life you love. It can be done!

Sync music is vastly different from what is on the radio and that is the challenge. I won't reveal any secret techniques with this book. I just want the next Sync Agent or Music Supervisor to not have to stop what they are doing to explain the differences. This is just for those in need of being spoon-fed on this topic. Hopefully, this book will fill that enormous need...