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The Rock and Roll Times Music Industry Guide: The 10 A and R Commandments Bands Need to Know (Paperback)

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Paperback: 224 pages
Publisher: Spring Hill (17 Sep 2007)
Language English
ISBN-10: 1905862105
ISBN-13: 978-1905862108
Product Dimensions: 23 x 15.6 x 2 cm

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'The most up-to-date and concise guidebooks to the music industry on the market.' www.subba-cultcha.com'Indeed, this book isn't aimed just at bands and would prove a useful read for anyone interested in a career in A&R or promotion.' www.isthismusic.com'Will Beattie's book is an invaluable guide for any band looking to get an insight into how the music industry works.' Rock Sound'The first book of its kind - gives behind the scenes knowledge from the authors own vast experience about how to have a successful career in music... an invaluable bible to any emerging band detailing everything they need to know.' www.music-zine.com

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Tired of being rejected by the music industry? Chasing record companies and never getting a straight answer? Want to know the best way to approach record companies and understand what A&R guys really think? This groundbreaking guide will not only help you understand how the music industry works, it will also empower you with the knowledge to make it work for you. You'll find out how to approach record labels, and you'll discover how to create a career in music yourself by using digital technology and the internet. And so much more. This is a definitive guide to creating a successful career in music whether it's with a record company or by doing it on your own.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Good, honest book, 19 Aug 2008

By	fightnflight (UK) - See all my reviews

I recently got this book & a few others out the library, in order to research the music industry for a friend who is making inroads towards becoming a professional singer/songwriter.

The book is well written & presented & covers many aspects of the industry, including utilising the internet. I'm not sure if the author oversells the internet aspect, but I suspect that time will increasingly prove him right. Certainly, it's a great way for a band/artist with a fanbase to start making a profit from songs & merchandise.

The inclusion of interviews with A&R scouts, managers etc is excellent & gives a solid idea of what is expected from an artist, & what an artist should realistically expect. I've been to a few meetings with my friend & her prospective manager, & much of what we discussed is closely reflected in this book. A diamond piece of advice was: don't even dream of signing a contract until an entertainment lawyer has looked it over. How true!
I also like the way the author carries over how hard it is to succeed as an artist, let alone a profitable artist. Anyone who isn't dedicated, persistent, hardworking & patient need not apply!

All in all, a great book for anyone who wants to avoid wasting years of their life while they figure things out the hard way.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic book, 14 Feb 2008

By	J. Briggs "The Bookpecker" (Bath, UK) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is one of those books that is very difficult to put down. I found myself reading it at every given opportunity during a stag-weekend recently! It's really easy to read and not too big or heavy like a lot of other music books.

It covers most aspects of the music industry in a succinct yet very informative way; it includes info on publishing, A&R, management, agents, promoters, royalties, a bit on legal stuff, forming bands, record deals, recording methods, distributing (very important if you want people to have access to your music!) gigging and even a bit on how to get funding for your band. The only part it didn't go into much detail about was writing good songs - if you're not doing that already then there are tons of whole books written to help you on your way.

The author also includes insights from people within the music industry as well as recommending the best companies to go to - for example to get your CDs pressed and tons of websites that are really really helpful.

THE book to have if you've got anything to give to music :)

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