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The Self-Promoting Musician: Strategies for Independent Music Success
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ISBN10: 0876391390
ISBN13: 9780876391396
Publisher: Berklee Press Publications
Published: Sep 1 2013
Pages: 288
Weight: 0.99
Height: 0.74 Width: 5.95 Depth: 8.96
Language: English
ISBN13: 9780876391396
Publisher: Berklee Press Publications
Published: Sep 1 2013
Pages: 288
Weight: 0.99
Height: 0.74 Width: 5.95 Depth: 8.96
Language: English
(Berklee Guide). Take charge of your music career with crucial do-it-yourself strategies. If you are an independent musician, producer, studio owner, or label, you should own this book! Written by Peter Spellman, Director of the Career Development Center at Berklee College of Music, this guide will teach you everything you need to know to become a success in the music business. Filled with empowering tips and resources for self-managed musicians, you will learn to: create a goals-driven plan to help you fulfill your musical passions; multiply the power of every gig you play using 15 proven methods; turbo-charge your social media strategy; get radio airplay online and offline; protect your creative works; keep your career organized and growing, using the best low-cost practices; and more!
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