Review
"If you’re a freelance musician this book is essential reading." -- Berklee College of Music — Career Development Coordinator, Peter Spellman
“...a practical guide to earning a steady income with real-world general-business gigs...” -- BASS PLAYER Magazine, December, 1995
“...remarkably thorough... ...he delivers worthy advice concerning matters that we musicians tend to think we’re too cool to confront.” -- GUITAR PLAYER Magazine, November, 1995
“272 pages crammed with all of the ‘money-making secrets’ that the booking agents save for their pet bands and associates.” -- DOING MUSIC & NOTHING ELSE Seminars — Peter C. Knickles, Music Business Advisor
“His most valuable contribution is that he will make you think about things you hadn’t considered before.” -- L.A. JAZZ SCENE, 1995
“It’s well-organized, reader-friendly and packed with examples of résumés, brochures and programs for playing at weddings and other events.” -- LOS ANGELES DAILY NEWS, Nov 7, 1994
“The outstanding feature of the book is the extremely high level of detail in every single section.” -- MIX BOOKSHELF, 1996
“...a practical guide to earning a steady income with real-world general-business gigs...” -- BASS PLAYER Magazine, December, 1995
“...remarkably thorough... ...he delivers worthy advice concerning matters that we musicians tend to think we’re too cool to confront.” -- GUITAR PLAYER Magazine, November, 1995
“272 pages crammed with all of the ‘money-making secrets’ that the booking agents save for their pet bands and associates.” -- DOING MUSIC & NOTHING ELSE Seminars — Peter C. Knickles, Music Business Advisor
“His most valuable contribution is that he will make you think about things you hadn’t considered before.” -- L.A. JAZZ SCENE, 1995
“It’s well-organized, reader-friendly and packed with examples of résumés, brochures and programs for playing at weddings and other events.” -- LOS ANGELES DAILY NEWS, Nov 7, 1994
“The outstanding feature of the book is the extremely high level of detail in every single section.” -- MIX BOOKSHELF, 1996
Product Description
This book is a comprehensive and realistic text that shows musicians, writers, arrangers and singers how to create their ideal lifestyle. It covers the day-to-day activities, truths and myths of how to actually make a living, directly answers the thousands of questions asked of the author over the past twenty-five years, and emphasizes professionalism and goal achievement. This 272 page, 21 appendix text is a unique product aimed at real-life application and results. Starting with an overview of the music business by covering the different types of work available for different instruments, this text then proceeds with all the specifics from rehearsing and life organization, to what song to play first at a dance. Included in the appendices is a word-for-word script for running weddings, a 55 step home application program for starting a group and getting it working and a 58 step freelancing program. Private teachers and college instructors can design curriculum with these materials or use the already written programs.
