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OverviewExplores various career areas - record companies, music publishing, and sound engineering. This book presents practical advice. It features case studies and top tips on finding and getting jobs. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Anna Britten , Alan McGeePublisher: Little, Brown Book Group Imprint: How To Books Ltd Edition: 3rd Revised edition Dimensions: Width: 1.20cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 21.50cm Weight: 0.272kg ISBN: 9781845283575ISBN 10: 1845283570 Pages: 162 Publication Date: 29 May 2009 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  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. Table of ContentsAcknowledgements; Foreword by Alan McGee; Preface; 1. An overview of the Music Industry; 2. Getting a Job; 3. Record Companies; 4. Music Publishing; 5. Music PR and Plugging; 6. Artist Managers; 7. Live Music: Booking Agents, Concert Promoters, Tour Managers and Roadies; 8. Music Journalism; 9. Recording Studios: Record Producers, Sound Engineers and Studio Managers; 10. Music Retail; Glossary; Useful Addresses; Further Reading; Index.ReviewsIf you've ever fancied working within the music industry but don't know where to start, this book is essential reading.' IDJ Magazine 'This book really did help me - a must read for anyone considering any role in the music industry, whatever your age. Reader review A plain-talking guide to how the music industry works and how you can become a part of it. It's broken down into sections on record labels, publishing, PR and plugging, journalism, studios, live venues and music retail. Throughout the tone is easy to follow without talking down to the reader and its actually quite funny in places. If you've always fancied working within the music industry but don't know where to start, this is essential reading. INTERNATIONAL DJ MAGAZINE. A practical guide to realising your dreams in the music industry - not for those who dream of performing before Simon Cowell, but for those who dream of being Simon Cowell - this slim tome aims to provide an insider's guide with simple Things You Need To Know signposts along the way. A foreword from Alan McGee provides one of the more enlightening parts of the book. It warns: Always be nice to the receptionist. They could end up running Radio One in four years. MUSIC WEEK. If you think you might have what it takes to be a success in the music industry, you'll need [to win] a copy of this book! BBC RADIO ONE - ONE LIFE. If you've ever fancied working within the music industry but don't know where to start, this book is essential reading.' IDJ Magazine 'This book really did help me - a must read for anyone considering any role in the music industry, whatever your age. Reader review A plain-talking guide to how the music industry works and how you can become a part of it. It's broken down into sections on record labels, publishing, PR and plugging, journalism, studios, live venues and music retail. Throughout the tone is easy to follow without talking down to the reader and its actually quite funny in places. If you've always fancied working within the music industry but don't know where to start, this is essential reading. INTERNATIONAL DJ MAGAZINE. A practical guide to realising your dreams in the music industry - not for those who dream of performing before Simon Cowell, but for those who dream of being Simon Cowell - this slim tome aims to provide an insider's guide with simple Things You Need To Know signposts along the way. A foreword from Alan McGee provides one of the more enlightening parts of the book. It warns: Always be nice to the receptionist. They could end up running Radio One in four years. MUSIC WEEK. If you think you might have what it takes to be a success in the music industry, you'll need [to win] a copy of this book! BBC RADIO ONE - ONE LIFE. 'I would recommend this book as a useful purchase.' Phoenix. Author InformationAnna Britten has spent many years working within the music industry, for record companies such as Warner Music and Naxos, as well as in music publishing and journalism. She is now a freelance journalist. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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