I’m so excited to tell you about the launch of my fifth music business book, “Audience Supported.” I started writing about the music business when I was still working as a public radio producer. My then-girlfriend, now my wife, took…
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Good News from Bob Baker
Bob just announced that the new edition of his stellar Guerrilla Music Marketing Handbook is available at Amazon and the other usual places. You can also get an autographed copy directly from him. Your homework is to get yourself a…
Music Management Contracts Guide
Music management contracts are always a hot topic around here, and I have broken out some extra information and tips from my music management book in a special, free mini-course…
New rock memoir hits shelves this week
Back in the mid-90s, Boston singer-songwriter Jen Trynin was the subject of a major label bidding war. A few years and two unsuccessful albums later, Trynin left the major label game, went back to school and into hiding for awhile.…
We promise you that Scott’s not on the payroll.
But perhaps he should be? 😉 For the second time in as many days, Scott Andrew flatters me and the research team with positive reviews of our music business books. I’m proud that musicians like Scott can use the action…
Looking for September’s Book Club Candidates
Thinking about book club selections for September and beyond… If you have an idea for a book you’d like to discuss (or if you have written a book), suggest it in the comments. I’ll probably make a decision next week.
Next month’s book club selection: Getting Things Done
Ever since I started working personally with musicians on improving their income, I’ve noticed that 80% of my first discussions revolve around time management and task management. For years, I subscribed to the Franklin Covey school of prioritizing tasks. While…
Getting the most from your music business books…
David’s got a great set of suggestions to maximize your investment in books about the music business. As I discussed on our member call about The War of Art, you can easily trap yourself by reading about success without doing…
More Gigs Now!
More Gigs Now is my new book that explains the “Zone Strategy” I’ve been using for the last few years to help clients book more shows and earn more money from eager audiences. It’s great to finally have it out…
And now, some discussion for the gearheads among us…
Ever since I wrote Grow Your Band’s Audience, I’ve offered readers "members-only" access to a special part of our website that offers downloads and discussions related to each book in the series. I’m using Moodle software right now, which is…
Music Management For The Rest Of Us 7/23/04
Discussion about how to start a career in music management; how to find a good potential manager and train them well; avoiding sharks; pitfalls of management… To order our newest book, “Music Management for the Rest of Us,” for only…
HostYourOwnConcerts.com is Live!
The companion site to Host Your Own Concerts is finally online! Thanks for your patience. The members area is freshly painted, and ready for you to populate with chat and networking. Next on my list, overhauling the Grow Your Band’s…