How to make it in the new music business practical tips on building a loyal following and making a living as a musician

"In the last decade, no industry has been through as much upheaval and turmoil as the music industry. If you're looking for quick fame and instant success, you're in the wrong field. It's now a democratic, "DIY" business, and any guide to success in these new waters mus...

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Main Author: Herstand, Ari (Author)
Format: Books Print Book
Language: English
Published: New York, NY : Liveright Publishing Corporation, a division of W.W. Norton & Company, Inc., [2017]
Edition: First edition.
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Table of Contents:
  • Why music?
  • The new industry
  • Recording
  • The release
  • Building a fanbase one fan at a time
  • Playing live
  • Booking and promotion
  • Touring
  • How to make real money playing colleges
  • Sponsorships and investments
  • How to master the Internet
  • The new Asking Economy : the difference between asking and begging
  • How to get all the royalties you never knew existed (and other business things you need to know)
  • How to get music placed in film and television
  • Bump everyone else off the cover
  • Outro.