A Guide to Becoming a Recording Artist

YOU CAN MAKE A LIVING WITH YOUR MUSIC

Let’s face it. For those of us that dream of being a professional recording artist, the odds are usually stacked against us. Stumbling blocks are many, including our own lack of self-confidence in our talents, family members and friends that dismiss the idea that music can actually become a "real job," and teachers who push for traditional further education to churn out more accountants, plumbers, and lawyers.

But Houston-based entertainment attorney, J.S. "Skip" Rudsenske, knows that there are ways to enhance your chance for success when it comes to music as a profession. In fact, he’ll boldly tell people that they really can make a living with music…if they work hard, follow a carefully crafted blueprint, and accept some basic truths about the life path they’re choosing to follow. In his latest book, Music Business Made Simple: A Guide to Becoming a Recording Artist, Rudsenske offers solid career-building advice.

The book is divvied up into bit-sized chapters: Practicing, recording your first demo, creating a promo kit, finding a manager, playing a showcase, and much more. Music Business made Simple is a practical tool for would-be musicians and those who are looking to move their career to the next level. Award-winning independent musician, Pete Droge, wrote the foreword.

J.S. "Skip" Rudsenske is an attorney who has been practicing entertainment law since 1989. He is licensed in Texas and Tennessee and represents both companies and artists in the music, film, theatrical, and television industries. He works with major label recording artists and nationally distributed independent record labels. He was previously the owner of the Urban Art Bar in Houston and personally booked and produced events by such artists as Bush, Oasis, Jewel, Jeff Buckley, Creed, Tonic, Matchbox 20, The Goo Goo Dolls, and Better Than Ezra.