How does all this affect creative artists? The Los Angeles Times calls this book "
the industry bible" – hundreds of thousands of copies have been sold over the ...
All You Need to Know About the Music Business by Donald S. Passman (Simon & Schuster, ©2010) Library Record Amazon Link Since the advent of file-‐sharing technology in the late 1990s, the music industry has been challenged to reinvent itself. What has it done? How does all this affect creative artists? The Los Angeles Times calls this book "the industry bible" – hundreds of thousands of copies have been sold over the last eighteen years, in seven editions. Passman offers executives and artists, experts and novices alike the essential information they need not only to survive in these volatile and exciting times, but also to thrive. He also gives guidance on fundamental issues, such as how to select and hire a winning team of advisors -‐-‐ personal and business managers, agents, and attorneys -‐-‐ and structure their commissions, percentages, and fees in a way that will protect you and maximize these relationship. Other topics include: “Master the big picture and the finer points of record deals,” “Navigate the ins and outs of songwriting, music publishing, and copyrights,” and “Maximize concert, touring, and merchandising deals.” Anyone interested in a music career should read this comprehensive and crucial guide to making it in one of the world's most dynamic industries.
Beyond Talent: Creating a Successful Career in Music by Angela Myles Beeching (Oxford, ©2010) Library Record Amazon Link This outstanding manual 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. Other topics include: artist management and the recording industry, how to find and create performance opportunities, guidance on grant writing and fundraising, day jobs, freelancing, and how to manage money, time, & stress. The new extensive companion website puts n umerous up-‐to-‐date and useful internet resources at your fingertips. This 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.
The Savvy Musician: Building a Career, Earning a Living, & Making a Difference by David Cutler (Helius Press, ©2009) Library Record Amazon Link The professional marketplace is flooded with outstanding musicians, forced to compete for a shrinking number of "traditional" opportunities. The Savvy Musician helps balance three overriding aspects of your professional musical life: (1) building a career, (2) earning a living, and (3) making a difference. Filled with clearly-‐articulated concepts, detailed strategies, and 165 vignettes about actual musicians working to create a meaningful and prosperous career, this book examines critical elements often overlooked or misunderstood by musicians, and helps you take control of your career. Discover how to build an immediately recognizable "brand," capitalize on technology from Internet tools to the new recording paradigm, expand your network, and raise money to fund your dreams. The Savvy Musician is an invaluable resource for performers, composers, educators, students, administrators, industry employees, and others interested in a thriving musical future.
Career Opportunities in the Music Industry by Shelly Field (Facts on Files, ©2009) Library Record Amazon Link
Jump-‐start your career in music with this h elpful career resource. From making and selling records to managing the technology that helps record companies and musicians create and distribute music, the music industry offers a wide variety of exciting career options. Career Opportunities in the Music Industry provides current information on more than 90 specific jobs, including job duties, salary ranges, skill and education requirements, helpful organizations, and tips for entry. A valuable starting point for career research, this book offers important information about positions of interest to job seekers. Each profile features a special “Career Ladder” charting the p ath for advancement. This new edition includes updated salary ranges and employment opportunities, as well as comprehensive, updated appendixes of organizations, periodicals, associations, schools, and resources. Along with recent statistics and data, Career Opportunities in the Music Industry contains an appendix listing music career Web sites.
This Business of Music: The Definitive Guide to the Music Industry (Billboard, ©2007) Library Record Amazon Link Now in its tenth edition, This Business of Music has been revised and completely updated to reflect the latest changes in the ever-‐evolving music business. An entirely new chapter has b een added, asking and answering the question "Are there borders in cyberspace?" The answer is yes, and the book clearly and concisely explains what they are and h ow to maintain them. Commentary on recent legislation, a reader-‐friendly summary of the laws on copyright duration, and much more insightful analysis-‐-‐plus fully u pdated lists of music organizations and important websites-‐-‐make This Business of Music indispensable for musicians, agents, managers, marketers, music publishers and groups, colleges and u niversities, and everyone who wants to make music and make money.
The Musician’s Way: A Guide to Practice, Performance, and Wellness by Gerald Klickstein (Oxford University
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The author combines the latest research with his 30 years of professional experience to provide aspiring musicians with a roadmap to artistic excellence. Part I, Artful Practice, describes strategies to interpret and memorize compositions, fuel motivation, collaborate, and more. Part II, Fearless Performance, lifts the lid on the hidden causes of nervousness and shows how musicians can become confident performers. Part III, Lifelong Creativity, surveys tactics to prevent music-‐related injuries and equips musicians to tap their own innate creativity. Written in a conversational style, The Musician's Way presents an inclusive system for all instrumentalists and vocalists to advance their musical abilities and succeed as performing artists.
Reaching Out: A Musician’s Guide to Interactive Performance by David Wallace (McGraw Hill © 2007) Library Record Amazon Link Connect with and captivate concert audiences as never before with Reaching Out, the groundbreaking new guide to audience engagement and interactive performance for musicians. Author David Wallace shares the techniques he has taught at The Juilliard School and used with orchestras and conservatories around the world for reaching out to any audience regardless of demographics and musical expertise and enriching their concert experience through interaction. Featuring real-‐life examples, concert transcripts, and an Interactive Concert Checklist, this text gives performing musicians the tools they need to put these techniques to practice and design programs that give their audiences a d eeper experience and appreciation of music.
Audition Success: An Olympic Sports Psychologist Teaches Performers How to Win by Don Greene, Ph.D. (Routledge © 2001) Library Record Amazon Link
Turn good auditions into great ones with Audition Success – master audition coach Don Greene teaches you everything you need to know about how to use those backstage jitters to nail your audition and reach your goals. Hailed by professionals the world over, including conductor Michael Tilson Thomas, this book should be read by all aspiring musicians, actors, dancers, and artists.
If you have any further questions about entrepreneurial resources, please stop by the Center for Music Entrepreneurship and speak with Angela Beeching – Director, Casey Molino Dunn – Deputy Director, or one of the CME fellows.
