100 Careers in the Music Business (Paperback)

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Product Description

The music industry is flourishing--and young men and women seeking careers don't have to be performing artists to land a rewarding job in the business. Today's music industry needs composers, lyricists, creative managers, sound engineers, video producers and directors, booking agents, concert promoters, publicists, writers, marketing professionals, and even lawyers and accountants. 100 Careers in the Music Business takes the mystery out of job titles like song plugger, product manager, and engineer, and presents easy to understand explanations of duties and necessary qualifications. Most important, this book gives an overview of the industry as it currently operates--describing the roles of music publishers, recording companies, record distribution groups, the musicians themselves, producers, management teams, and marketing and promotion operations. Here too are inspiring stories of men and women who have made it in many different areas of music. A glossary of terms defines music industry jargon, and an appendix lists major music organizations. 100 Careers in the Music Business gives readers the most complete picture of today's music industry available anywhere. It's a "must read" for anyone considering a career in music, and it deserves a place on the reference shelf of high school and college guidance counselors.

About the Author

Tanja L. Crouch has spent several years on the business side of the music industry. She has worked on tours for major artists, placed music in movies and TV shows, and written extensively about the music industry. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 350 pages
• Publisher: Barron's Educational Series (March 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764115774
• ISBN-13: 978-0764115776
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 7.8 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #712,765 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting content, December 5, 2003

By	Amy (New York) - See all my reviews

I enjoyed this book. I was more focused on finding about careers more geared towards A&R and managing, but it also has careers involving songwriting, radio, and so on. Easy to read and a nice format.

I especially liked that each career had quotes from an industry professional telling their favorite and least favorite thing about their job. Very insightful.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good revealing title, May 19, 2006

By	Crystal "www.MusicContracts101.com" - See all my reviews

Do you feel that you belong into the music business and don't know which career you should choose or just want to know what is available out there? Well this guide will teach you more than you need to know about careers in the music business with advice for each career and help you decide what you want to be or what else you need for your business to run smoothly. A great book not only for people in the music business but also for the average person who wants to have an overlook upon this amazing world and how it works.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Invaluable..., January 23, 2004

By A Customer

I recommend this book to students all the time who want to turn their love for music into a career. It's well thought out and comprehensive, with great first-person anecdotes. A terrific way to focus on a path of turning a passion into a job.