The Business Behind the Song
eBook - ePub

The Business Behind the Song

Navigating a Career in the Music Industry

  1. 256 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

The Business Behind the Song

Navigating a Career in the Music Industry

About this book

Whether you're an aspiring artist, a new college grad, or a seasoned professional, Scott Brickell's The Business Behind the Song is a must-have handbook for helping you navigate the often-confusing, seemingly unapproachable world of the music industry. Drawing on his years of experience as a manager for numerous record-breaking artists and bands, Brickell explains the nitty gritty details of what it takes to be an artist, a manager, a promotor, a booking agent, and much more. He shares industry secrets on the formula to a successful song, and he gives invaluable tips on how to put on a successful show and tour. No matter your goal—whether that's to be on stage behind a microphone or behind the scenes promoting shows—The Business Behind the Song will help you • Understand the industry before you get started
• Learn the insider terminology
• Identify the goals you need to set for yourself
• Create a clear path for your future career
• And start your own journey in the music business You can break into an exciting and fulfilling career in the music industry, and Scott Brickell's go-to guide will show you how.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Dedication
  4. Before You Begin
  5. Chapter One: Nothing’s Changed
  6. Chapter Two: The Artist
  7. Chapter Three: The Song
  8. Chapter Four: The Fans
  9. Chapter Five: The Manager
  10. Chapter Six: The Record Deal: Part I
  11. Chapter Seven: The Record Deal: Part II
  12. Chapter Eight: The Producer
  13. Chapter Nine: The Booking Agent
  14. Chapter Ten: The Promoter
  15. Chapter Eleven: The Tour
  16. Chapter Twelve: The Merch
  17. Chapter Thirteen: The Post
  18. Chapter Fourteen: The Publicist
  19. Chapter Fifteen: The Artist Team
  20. Glossary of Terms
  21. Bonus Section: Industry Interviews
  22. Thank-Yous
  23. About the Author
  24. Notes
  25. Copyright