If It Was My Band... - Softcover

Emma Scott

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1909908347 ISBN 13: 9781909908345

Synopsis

Emma Scott has worked in the music industry since the late eighties, and has been involved in radio and TV presenting, gig promotions, A & R and, most recently, radio plugging. Drawing upon her 25 years' experience, Emma shares insider information on the business, with the aim of helping bands and musicians all over the world to break into the music industry and/or further their music career. 'If It Was My Band...' is a simple, fun guide, filled with information on all aspects of the music business. Among the hundreds of tips to help you increase your chance of success, the book provides ideas of how to make money from your music as well as how to avoid wasting money in your quest for success. It also includes inspirational stories and facts about U2, The Killers, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Biffy Clyro, David Guetta, Paolo Nutini, Elbow, Snow Patrol, and Oasis, together with quotes from Kurt Cobain, Jon Bon Jovi, Ozzy Osbourne, Mick Jagger and Paul Weller. Chapters include Starting Out, Getting Gigs, Building a Buzz, How to Manage the Band, and Making Music a Full Time Job. There’s a handy glossary of industry terms and helpful contacts, as well as a “checklist for success”. Written through the eyes of a band member, each point made in the book comes from a real-life situation that Emma has experienced. 'If It Was My Band...' is the compass and map that every aspiring successful musician, of any genre, should have, to help them reach their destination: making music their full time job. Please note, you can only buy the book from http://ifitwasmyband.bigcartel.com Thanks!

Edition details

• Publication date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1909908347
• ISBN 13: 9781909908345
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 128