Guerilla Guide to the Music Business

Description

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.

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.

..". 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..."