Startup Musician

Author : Brandon Shaw
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781535278843
Total Pages : 236 pages
Book Rating : 4.46/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Startup Musician written by Brandon Shaw and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-07-11 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After earning a music degree, Brandon Shaw was forced to answer the question, "Now what?" As a bass player who doesn't write original music, the path to a music career seemed unclear for him (for me? This feels weird to write in third person). Then Brandon discovered the world of Freelance Musicians... yeah, this is weird, how bout I just talk normal? What's up. It's me, Brandon, the guy that wrote the book you're reading about. If you're like me, you've studied music, you love it, and you'd like to make a career out of it, but you don't know where to start. Maybe you've read some other music business books but they don't really apply to what you do as a musician because you don't write music and you aren't trying to be an artist. If that's the case, THIS BOOK IS FOR YOU! In this book I explore the world of Freelance Musicians. I break down everything I've learned over the past 10+ years, plus I interview 10 musicians who do a wide variety of things under the umbrella of music. We dive into the specifics of their work, their advice, and their lives. They may not be household names, but they're everywhere: musicians making an honest living by doing something that they love. The musicians interviewed in this book have worked with people like Mariah Carey, Andy Grammer, Idina Menzel, Macklemore, Aloe Blacc, St. Vincent, Avicci, Adam Lambert, Nik West, Jason Mraz, Adam Lambert, Gavin DeGraw, Fifth Harmony, Colbie Caillat, Cody Simpson, Daredevil on Netflix, Michael Buble, Kanye West, Kurt Elling, Conan, Hillary Duff, P!nk, and more! "From beginner to seasoned pro, Startup Musician has something for everyone. This is the practical advice you need to take your career to the next level. With a perfect blend of humor and education, Startup Musician is easy to pick up and hard to put down. Highly recommended!" - David Maemone (Keys - Gavin DeGraw, Fifth Harmony) "There's no guide on how to build a successful career in music. However Brandon's practically and knack in explaining the process is about as close as you'll get to a guide." - Eman (Drums - Andy Grammer, Cody Simpson) "Brandon has a very unique way on combining humor with a passion for inspiring this generation of musicians and the next. I've found this book to be very insightful, informative and entertaining." - Markay Fairley (Keys - Nas) "This book touches on not only practical gig things, but also the musician's mindset. we are NOT the gig that we play and the attention we get by ASSOCIATION from that gig is not who we really are when the big lights turn off. The old boss said it best.....BE HUMBLE!" - John Whitt (Keys - Kendrick Lamar, Miguel) "Brandon's writing is knowledgeable, practical and hilarious, but what's most impressive is who Brandon is: a full time musician (bassist, DJ, music director, writer etc...), husband, father and friend. Take a week out of your life to learn from someone who's living the dream." -David Brunelle (Guitar - JJ Lin, Fifth Harmony)

Author : Peter Spellman
Publisher : Hal Leonard Corporation
ISBN 13 : 1495071219
Total Pages : 280 pages
Book Rating : 4.18/5 ( download)

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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!

Author : John Keane
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN 13 : 0071595902
Total Pages : 386 pages
Book Rating : 4.02/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Musician's Guide to Pro Tools written by John Keane and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2007-10-16 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "I'd recommend this book to anyone, whether beginner or expert." --From the Foreword by Peter Buck of R.E.M. "Because everything is explained so concisely, you spend less time wading through pages and more time recording music." --Sound on Sound magazine "An excellent book for any engineer or home recordist just getting into Pro Tools." --Tape Op magazine

Author : Steve Sammartino
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 073038196X
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.69/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Think Like a Startup written by Steve Sammartino and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2019-11-25 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reboot your entrepreneurial spirit and excel in the digital age The days of being locked into a single career for life are long gone. It's time to reinvent yourself, transform your life and work the new economy for everything it's worth. With the industrial age quickly vanishing in the rearview mirror, Think Like a Startup is your instruction manual for hacking your mind and acquiring the skills to take control of your life and fortunes in the digital age. Inspirational, subversive, and with a wealth of insightful guidance, Think Like a Startup will help you to break from a lifetime of legacy programming and take full advantage of the technology revolution.

Author : Christie Byun
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3031498992
Total Pages : 251 pages
Book Rating : 4.92/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Economics of the Popular Music Industry written by Christie Byun and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on with total page 251 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Cheryl Slay Carr
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1351058371
Total Pages : 226 pages
Book Rating : 4.77/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Music Business Careers written by Cheryl Slay Carr and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2019-03-13 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The music industry offers the opportunity to pursue a career as either a creative (artist, producer, songwriter, etc.) or as a music business "logician" (artist manager, agent, entertainment attorney, venue manager, etc.). Though both vocational paths are integral to the industry’s success, the work of calling songs into existence or entertaining an audience differs from the administrative aspects of the business, such as operating an entertainment company. And while the daily activities of creatives may differ from those of the music business logician, the music industry careerist may sense a call to Career Duality, to work on both sides of the industry as a Career Dualist, a concept this book introduces, defines, and explores in the context of the music industry. This new volume speaks to the dilemma experienced by those struggling with career decisions involving whether to work in the industry using their analytical abilities, or to work as a creative, or to do both. The potential financial challenges encountered in working in the industry as an emerging artist may necessitate maintaining a second and simultaneous occupation (possibly outside the industry) that offers economic survival. However, this is not Career Duality. Likewise, attending to the business affairs that impact all creatives is not Career Duality. Rather, Career Duality involves the deliberate pursuit of a dual career as both a music industry creative and music business logician, which is stimulated by the drive to express dual proclivities that are simultaneously artistic and analytical. By offering a Career Duality model and other constructs, examining research on careers, calling, authenticity and related concepts, and providing profiles of music industry dualists, this book takes readers on a journey of self-exploration and offers insights and recommendations for charting an authentic career path. This is a practical examination for not only music industry professionals and the entertainment industry, but for individuals interested in expressing both the analytical and artistic self in the context of career.

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 628 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Billboard written by and published by . This book was released on 2011-01-08 with total page 628 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In its 114th year, Billboard remains the world's premier weekly music publication and a diverse digital, events, brand, content and data licensing platform. Billboard publishes the most trusted charts and offers unrivaled reporting about the latest music, video, gaming, media, digital and mobile entertainment issues and trends.

Author : Angela Myles Beeching
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 019979894X
Total Pages : 400 pages
Book Rating : 4.40/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Beyond Talent written by Angela Myles Beeching and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2010-10-18 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This second edition of Beyond Talent provides user-friendly real-life advice, examples, and perspectives on how to further a career in music. Understanding the unique talents and training of musicians, veteran music career counselor Angela Myles Beeching presents a wealth of creative solutions for career advancement in the highly competitive music industry. Step-by-step instructions detail how to design promotional materials, book performances, network and access resources and assistance, jump start a stalled career, and expand your employment opportunities while remaining true to your music. Beeching untangles artist management and the recording industry, explains how to find and create performance opportunities, and provides guidance on grant writing and fundraising, day jobs, freelancing, and how to manage money, time, and stress. The companion website puts numerous up-to-date and useful internet resources at your fingertips. This essential handbook goes beyond the usual "how-to," helping musicians tackle the core questions about career goals, and create a meaningful life as a professional musician. Beyond Talent is the ideal companion for students and professionals, emerging musicians and mid-career artists.

Author : Scott W. Hallgren
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 1000601072
Total Pages : 241 pages
Book Rating : 4.77/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Composing for the Screen written by Scott W. Hallgren and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2022-07-20 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a collection of essays written by and interviews with working composers for film and television, and video games, exploring the business side of composing, addressing the lack of understanding about career development and business responsibilities as they relate to composers. Over 30 industry professionals, composers, directors, educators and business agents at all levels dispel myths about the industry and provide practical advice on topics such as how to break into the field; how to develop, nurture, and navigate business relationships; and how to do creative work under pressure. Readers will also learn about the entrepreneurial expectations in relation to marketing, strategies for contending with the emotional highs and lows of composing, and money management whilst pursuing a career in composing. Written for undergraduates and graduates studying composing, sound production, and filmmaking, as well as aspiring composers for film, TV, and games, this book provides readers with a wealth of first-hand information that will help them create their own opportunities and pursue a career in film and television.

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 1038 pages
Book Rating : 4.48/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Electronic Musician written by and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 1038 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: