So, you've decided to become a professional musicianāto turn your passion into a career. Now what? Unlike many professions, there is no clear-cut path to success in the music industry.
Emmy-winning music producer, studio/session guitarist, and award-winning educator, Kris Hawkins explains some of the most basic and highly misunderstood concepts about what it takes to be a professional musician. Questions are answered like: "How do I find a gig?"; "How much do I get paid?"; "What is a copyright?"; "What's a PRO?"
With over two decades of experience in the industry, Hawkins shares some of the insights that he has gainedāsuccesses as well as failuresāin the hopes that you will learn from his missteps and triumphs. The Working Musician's Handbook for Professional Success focuses on real-life situations, including:
Asserting your valueDealing with clientsProtecting your workTreating your music as a businessFinancial managementFinding work and networking
There are many twists and turns within the music industry, and it can seem like a daunting task to try to understand it all. This handbook is your navigator and will help you develop a workable and effective strategy to start your career off on the right foot.
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The Working Musician's Handbook for Professional Success
How to Establish Your Value in the Real World
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eBook - ePub
The Working Musician's Handbook for Professional Success
How to Establish Your Value in the Real World
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CareersTable of contents
- List of Figures
- Acknowledgments
- Introduction
- CHAPTER 1 Establishing Your Value as a Musician
- CHAPTER 2 Finding Your Path
- CHAPTER 3 Finding Work and Networking
- CHAPTER 4 Independent Contractor
- CHAPTER 5 Protecting Your Work
- CHAPTER 6 Types of Performance Gigs and Gig Protocols
- CHAPTER 7 Types of Composing Gigs and Gig Protocols and Teaching
- CHAPTER 8 Failure and How to Pick Yourself Up
- CHAPTER 9 Managing Your Finances
- EpilogueāParting Thoughts
- Glossary
- Recommended Reading
- About the Author
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