How to Get Somewhere in the Music Business: From Nowhere with Nothing
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| Rating | : | 4.72 (589 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0615133800 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 237 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-07-21 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Mary Dawson has a 25-year multi-faceted career in the music business. A lifelong songwriter herself, Mary is now president of CQK Music Group of Dallas, which is comprised of three music publishing companies. She is also host of the popular radio talk show, "I Write the Songs." . A popular seminar speaker, Mary conducts classes in the craft and business of music at Southern Methodist
A GREAT RESOURCE! I LOVE THIS BOOK!!!!! Mary Dawson writes with the confidence, wisdom and insight of a seasoned professional while using language that even a beginner can grasp. This book is truly wonderful. I've been following Mary Dawson's writing for 3 years. I found her while doing a random Google search, . Steven R. Cooper said The Answers. This book really has them !. I've been in the music business since 197The Answers. This book really has them ! I've been in the music business since 1973 as a musician, songwriter and music producer. I've read a lot of books on the music biz, and this is the first one that I feel truly "answers" the questions. What if? What do I do? How do I go about ? Where do I find ? etc. Deals, demos, lyric sheets,. as a musician, songwriter and music producer. I've read a lot of books on the music biz, and this is the first one that I feel truly "answers" the questions. What if? What do I do? How do I go about ? Where do I find ? etc. Deals, demos, lyric sheets,. It finally all CLICKED! Gift Card Customer I received a copy of your book on Monday from a mutual friend of ours, Joe McDaniel. I spent the last three days head first in this book and finished it just a little bit ago and let me tell you I have never been so encouraged and inspired by a book on songwriting like I was this one. I got th
A practical how-to guide for aspiring songwriters and performing artists helping them to cast themselves in the New Music Paradigm of the 21st Century. The first six chapters (Learning the Basics) cover business fundamentals like copyright, songwriter agreements, DIY music publishing etc. The last sx chapters (Lifting the Barriers) take a creative and entrepreneurial look at the music business of the new century and the tidal wave of opportunities made available through computer and internet technologies.
"Mary Dawson has written a unique and comprehensive guide for the aspiring songwriter that is bound to become a classic in its field." --Sheila Davis, Author "The Craft of Lyric Writing""Mary Dawson's wonderful book starts where the others leave off -- what do you do after you've written your great songs?I love the way she puts a hopeful face on the future of the business by giving real life stories of people making it their own way, wherever they are." --Jimmy Kachulis, Professor of Songwriting, Berklee College of Music, Boston, MA"Thank goodness Mary Dawson has documented some of her knowledge about the music industryThis book should now be on the 'Required Reading' list for songwriters." --Jim Sharp, American Songwriter Magazine, Publisher (Retired)