Guerilla Guide to the Music Business

0002/E2

Davies, Sarah/ Laing, Dave 저자(글)

Continuum · 2006년 09월 15일

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For music-makers on both sides of the Atlantic, this work includes a checklist of questions musicians need to ask in order to see whether they need help from a manager, or press officer. Examples of key documents and case studies are included.
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.
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. >
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. >
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.
..". 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..."
Containing interviews with industry experts in the US and the UK, this guide gives tips on almost every aspect of gigging. It takes you through the process of recording, from home-made demos to releasing your own finished product and radio promotion. It also explains what managers, publishers, PR people, accountants, and lawyers can do for you.

작가정보

저자(글) Davies, Sarah/ Laing, Dave

목차

• Contributors	p. ix
  Introduction	p. xi
  Acknowledgements	p. xiii
  Gigs	p. 1
  Introduction	p. 2
  Finding the Right Equipment	p. 3
  Charles Measures, Chandler Guitars	p. 6
  Dan Barrow, Drumtech	p. 7
  Rehearsal	p. 22
  Finding the Gig	p. 29
  Sarah Thirtle, Booker	p. 33
  Mitchell Frank, Promoter	p. 37
  Patrick Haveron, Management	p. 42
  Crispin Parry, British Underground	p. 50
  Touring	p. 55
  Ben Grimes, Musician	p. 62
  David Gledhill, Musician	p. 65
  Using an Agent	p. 67
  Marty Diamond, Agent	p. 71
  Steve Hogan, Agent	p. 73
  Doing the Gig	p. 78
  Djs	p. 93
  Reid Speed	p. 97
  DJ Kofi	p. 101
  Eddie Halliwell	p. 103
  Tom Tambourine, Club Promoter	p. 108
  Billy Riley, Club Owner	p. 114
  Steve Blonde, Club Manager	p. 118
  Charlie Harris, Booking Agent and Manager	p. 122
  Judge Jules	p. 128
  Merchandising	p. 133
  Jeremy Goldsmith, Event Merchandising	p. 136
  Glen Miller, Merchandiser	p. 138
  Recording	p. 143
  Home Recording	p. 144
  Alan Thompson, Sales Manager, Turnkey	p. 154
  The Recording Studio	p. 182
  Stu Lambert-Senior Lecturer, University of Westminster	p. 182
  Shaun Harvey, Engineer	p. 184
  Ben Grimes, Musician	p. 200
  Topher Mohr, Producer	p. 206
  Putting Out Your Own Record	p. 208
  David Gledhill, Musician	p. 211
  Stephen Emms, Press Officer	p. 216
  Wendy Weisberg, Press Officer	p. 222
  Nelson Wells, Radio Promoter	p. 229
  Tony Byrne, Plugger	p. 232
  Gabriel and Dresden, Remixers	p. 242
  Distribution	p. 249
  John Knight, Music Distribution	p. 250
  Steve 'Wess' Westman, Music Distribution	p. 254
  Manufacturing	p. 256
  Scott Pollack, Music Manufacturer	p. 268
  The Internet	p. 273
  Rod Lambert, Web Site Designer	p. 275
  Derek Sivers, CD Baby	p. 284
  Ian Clarke, Indy.tv	p. 286
  Running Your Own Label	p. 288
  Mark Jones, PIAS/Wall of Sound	p. 297
  Robb Nansel, Saddle Creek	p. 304
  Other Stuff	p. 307
  Professional Songwriting	p. 308
  Martin Brammer, Songwriter	p. 309
  Wayne Cohen, Songwriter	p. 314
  Writing for a Music Library Company	p. 319
  Writing for Advertising	p. 320
  Leap Music	p. 320
  Writing Jingles	p. 325
  David Yorath, Jingle Writer	p. 326
  Writing for TV	p. 328
  Flipper Dalton, Composer	p. 328
  Writing Music for Computer Games	p. 331
  Sergio Pimentel, Soundtrack Licensing Manager	p. 331
  Steve Horowitz, Composer	p. 334
  Session Work	p. 337
  Shannon Harris, Musician	p. 337
  Jonny Cragg, Musician	p. 341
  Sue Carling, Session Fixer	p. 343
  Education	p. 348
  Helen Reddington, Senior Lecturer, University of Westminster	p. 349
  Jeffrey Jampol, Lecturer, University of California	p. 354
  Business Affairs	p. 357
  Artist Management	p. 358
  Mac McCaughan, Musician	p. 358
  Seven Webster, Manager	p. 362
  Keith Cooper, Manager	p. 367
  Tax and Accounts	p. 370
  Richard Soltes, Accountant	p. 372
  John Smith, Accountant	p. 373
  Legal Matters and Lawyers	p. 376
  Kienda Hoji, Lawyer	p. 377
  Publishing	p. 387
  Dennis Collopy, Music Publisher	p. 388
  Mara Schwartz, Publishing Administration	p. 396
  Collection Societies and Rights Organisations	p. 400
  John Sweeney, Performing Right Society	p. 402
  Jennifer Knoepfle, ASCAP	p. 407
  Tracie Verlinde, BMI	p. 409
  Clive Bishop, Phonographic Performance Ltd	p. 415
  John L. Simson, SoundExchange	p. 419
  Nigel McCune, UK Musicians' Union	p. 423
  Tom Lee, American Federation of Musicians	p. 425
  Don Rose, American Association of Independent Music	p. 429
  Trevor Mason, Youth Music	p. 432
  Toolkit	p. 441
  Glossary	p. 442
  Contacts and Agreements	p. 448
  Web Addresses/Contacts	p. 488
  Index	p. 493
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기본정보

ISBN	9780826417916 ( 0826417914 )
발행(출시)일자	2006년 09월 15일
쪽수	400쪽
크기	128 * 196 * 26 mm / 494 g
총권수	1권
언어	영어