The 30-30 Career: Making 30 Grand in 30 Seconds Producing Music for Commercials: Volume 1 [Paperback]

Wendell Hanes (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 28, 2008

Everybody wants a platinum record. *Don't just wait around to get your music placed on albums that may never be released! Make your money now by scoring music for high priced tv commercials. Advertising is a billion dollar industry. Learn how to position

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About the Author

Wendell Hanes is an Ivy League Honors graduate of Brown University and an award-winning music composer of 14 years. He has scored over 700 commercials, themes and promos and has spoken at the BILLBOARD MUSIC CONFERENCE, CANADIAN MUSIC WEEK, the BMI MUSIC PANEL, and dozens of colleges and universities across the country. His clients have included everyone from Nike to HBO, Ford to Jaguar to Mercedes, Footlocker to Burger King, Miller-Lite to Heineken, Sprite to Pepsi. He has won many awards for his music on commercials including a Clio, an Addy, an Andy, and the prestigious Cannes Lion. Hanes has appeared in BILLBOARD, MIX, VIBE, KING, UPSCALE, BLACK ENTERPRISE, REMIX, PRO SOUND NEWS, SHOOT, ADWEEK, BOARDS, and other publications for his accomplishments in the advertising field. Currently, Hanes is CEO of VOLITION SOUND BRANDING. Wendell Hanes is a PLATINUM COMPOSER. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 216 pages
• Publisher: AuthorHouse (April 28, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1434382605
• ISBN-13: 978-1434382603
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,625,746 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book - Motivational and Inspirational, August 15, 2008

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Braddon C. Calloway "Braddon Calloway" (Alpharetta, GA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The 30-30 Career: Making 30 Grand in 30 Seconds Producing Music for Commercials: Volume 1 (Paperback)

This book is great on so many levels. I have truly found my passion which is music production and this book is helping me realize that my passion can become my career.

Thanks
Wendell

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Resource!!, August 1, 2008

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Isaiah Elwell (NYC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The 30-30 Career: Making 30 Grand in 30 Seconds Producing Music for Commercials: Volume 1 (Paperback)

Wendall Haynes shares a vast amount of information and stratagies for success in TV/Film scoring based on his personal experience within the field . I think the book is very straight forward and enjoyable to read! If you can ever see him speak live don't miss that opportunity because he's extremely inspirational!

5.0 out of 5 stars All The Right Tools You Need to Get Started, July 25, 2008

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Quixotic (Keyahtic) "Quixotic Vibes Production" (Queens, NYC) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The 30-30 Career: Making 30 Grand in 30 Seconds Producing Music for Commercials: Volume 1 (Paperback)

This book is a must have for anyone who needs a little help getting started not only in the commercial(music) biz but in the music biz in general.
I got the book and couldn't put it down.
It's a great and easy read and chock full of information.
Thanks Wendell for letting us in on some valuable and much needed info.

Quixotic (Keyahtic)