Guerilla Guide to the Music Business

Author:   Sarah Davis ,  Dave Laing
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Edition:   2nd edition
ISBN:  

9780826417916


Pages:   400
Publication Date:   15 November 2006
Format:   Paperback
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Through interviews with industry experts in the US and the UK, The Guerilla Guide gives priceless tips on every aspect of gigging - from rehearsals to foreign tours. It takes you through the process of recording, from home-made demos to releasing your own finished product and radio promotion. The Guerilla Guide to the Music Business also explains what managers, publishers, PR people, accountants, and lawyers can do for you, and when and why you will need their services. It's a book that will help you enjoy what you do, avoid too many pitfalls, and maybe even help you have a hit or two along the way.

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Author:   Sarah Davis ,  Dave Laing
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint:   Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd.
Edition:   2nd edition
Dimensions:   Width: 12.90cm , Height: 2.60cm , Length: 19.80cm
Weight:   0.500kg
ISBN:  

9780826417916


ISBN 10:   0826417914
Pages:   400
Publication Date:   15 November 2006
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us.
Language:   English

Table of Contents

Introduction Rehearsal Finding the Gig Touring Using an Agent Concert Promoters Doing the Gig DJs Merchandising Home Recording The Recording Studio Putting Out Your Own Record Distribution Manufacturing The Internet Webcasting Running Your Own Label Professional Songwriting Writing for a Music Library Company Writing Jingles Writing for TV Writing Music for Computer Games Session Work Education Artist Management Tax and Accounts Legal Matters and Lawyers Publishing Collection Societies and Rights Organizations Glossary Contacts Index

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.. . The duo have compiled a wealth of insider knowledge into a quick, easy read designed to help you get your foot, arm or head in the door. Intended for the absolute newbie and semi-experienced novice alike, this handy [i]' manual will put you several years ahead of the game...


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Sarah Davies has worked in most areas of the music business over the past decade - as a gigging and recording musician, as a partner in an independent record label, in public relations, and as a journalist contributing to Melody Maker, Music Weekly, Songlplugger, and Future Music. Dave Laing is the author of several books on popular music and a former editor of Music Week. Former Research Fellow at the University of Westminster where he conducted research on the music industry.

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