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Succeeding in Music - A Business Workbook for Performers, Songwriters and Agents Book/CD-ROM

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I was browsing through Border Books one day in the music section, seeing the usual how to get a record deal books and happened to spy John's book decided to check it out.

It seemed to be a book that seemed to straddle the business side of music but also in a way that musicians could understand and use.

I have used lots of business plan books and marketing books and even went to S.C.O.R.E., but never found someone knowledgable in business who knew much about the music business. "Succeeding in Music" seemed to fill that gap offering hard core business advice, goal setting that made sense and an understanding of what us music business people need to understand and do.

I am not quite through with the book, but, it has helped me wrap my mind around what I need to do to restart my music business career and stay in it.

Now, if only John had a goal setting/tracking software that went with the book (Mac and Windows please) then we would be really on to something.

Good work!

Keith

This is the book I would recommend for anyone contemplating the leap to full-time professional status in the music business. The author knows music and business, and understands what motivates the musician to become more systematic and organized in working toward success, security, and satisfaction. In fact, if you are considering going "freelance" in *any* creative field, you will find this book an invaluable resource. The accompanying CD-ROM not only contains useful reference material and templates. It also links you with a website where you can find further help, and communicate with others who are in various stages of this difficult transition. A must-have.

If you are an aspiring or existing artist or band looking to make headway in the music business, this book is a must-have. It is the roadmap to success. You cannot get where you are going unless you know how to get there.

I highly recommend this book to gain greater insights in the Music business or any business. It was a great buy along with a couple of manuals I purchased from Musicbrains.net entitled the Indie label Kit.

Hey bought a lot of books just now, because me and my partners are working on some big things and wanted a further understanding. This book help us do that, while keeping it simple. This isn't one of them books where you get done with it and say, "I already knew this." It's really a good book to read and have for research. Everyone should get this book! That's if you really want to know about the music business.

Excellent read. Well thought out and easy to understand. The CD-Rom with templates is also cool. If you are currently or are thinking about getting more involved in the music business, this is a must!!
A+....

This is an exceptional and inspiring book! I would recommend it to anyone who wishes to gain valuable insite into how to plan for success in the music business. It is money well spent.

I wish I had read this book long ago as it would have saved me $1000's of dollars and
perhaps even made my career develop faster. It's a great investment for every working musician,
be it part time gigs or full time on the road.

But 'Succeeding In Music' is not only an outstanding tool for working musicians
and those who wish they were, it is a wonderful resource for anyone involved
in the arts. With information every small business owner can use this is
a must for your library!

Tom Patrick McAuliffe
Entertainer
West Coast Editor - Singer Magazine...

A great title detailing the ropes for all the people involved in producing a hit record. Given that so many people are involved in the producing cycle, starting from the songwriter to the promoter to the performer, it is hard to collect all the information into one title. Fortunately John Stiernberg succeeded in putting all that is needed for producing hit records into one title, explaining the parts of all the people involved and detailing each role with real life examples.

I am currently working on my business plan and have found this book extremely helpful. It's amzing how liberating and invigorating writing stuff down is. Once you start, you can't stop! It's an amazing chain of events that's just as creative as writing a song... AND FINISHING IT!