The Guerilla Guide to the Music Business - 9780826417916

The Guerilla Guide to the Music Business (2nd edition), the ultimate handbook to surviving and succeeding in today's music industry, is crammed full of new information and interviews. Whether you are a guitar band, a hiphop crew, a singer or DJ, it provides a no-nonsense guide to planning your career and shows you how to keep control of your own professional destiny.
Through interviews with key personnel in the USA 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. And it explains career opportunities in songwriting, television music, games themes and more!
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.