The Songwriter's and Musician's Guide to Nashville [Paperback]

Sherry Bond (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1991

An indispensable handbook of key information and contacts to help songwriters and musicians open the door along Nashville's Music Row. Includes a comprehensive directory of contacts: publishers, producers, record companies, recording studios, demo services, and more. Each listing contains addresses, contact names, and telephone numbers.

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About the Author

Sherry Bond runs her own country music publishing company. She lives in Nashville. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: Writers Digest Books; 1st edition (September 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0898794579
• ISBN-13: 978-0898794571
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,436,924 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic, insightful read., December 16, 2004

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J. Weedman - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Songwriter's and Musician's Guide to Nashville (Paperback)

Sherry Bond's book is an absolute must for anyone who wishes to pursue a career as a songwriter or performer. Her book covers many areas other guide books leave out, such as the importance of networking and where to go to make contacts. For me, it gave me the confidence that I could go out and make a living as a songwriter. I recommend it for everyone interested in the music business as a whole - not just Country.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Insightful And Informative, January 24, 2007

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CBScorpio (Boston) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Songwriter's and Musician's guide to Nashville (Paperback)

This compact little book is a great read and full of great advice for songwriters and musicians looking to pursue opportunities in country music, specifically Nashville.

Ms. Bond is a music publisher and has worked in the Nashville arena for years. She gives examples on the Nashville number system (for reading/recording music), how to label your CD's and inserts and she gives the addresses and names of some of the best and more affordable recording studios in and around Music City. She also included the contact info for some of the top producers, publishers and A&R in country today! There's also a great section on all of the best open mic spots, restaurants and accommodations in and near Nashville.

In my opinion, this book is for someone that is seriously considering a career as a country musician/songwriter. And if that's you, then it's a great reference book to have in your arsenal.

4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A "must" for aspiring & novice country western songwriters., August 4, 2000

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Songwriter's and Musician's guide to Nashville (Paperback)

The fine art of songwriting and marketing it to a music business audience is covered in this title, which provides an examination of the Nashville music industry and how an aspiring songwriter or musician can get heard in the big city. Bond is a songwriter and music publisher who blends interviews with music professionals with details on record companies, producers, recording studios, and others. Chapters cover all the basics, from preparing a product to marketing and avoiding common errors.