Making Music Your Business: A Guide for Young Musicians (Paperback)

David Ellefson

ISBN 10: 087930460X / ISBN 13: 9780879304607

Published by Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation, San Francisco, 1997

About this Item

Paperback. Being a successful musician takes more than playing well. This book helps musicians of all styles and levels manage the business side of their career. Megadeth bassist David Ellefson draws on 20 years of recording and touring experience to share his knowledge of how the music industry works - from the musician's perspective. Explores the key areas of management, recording, promotion, touring, and career image. Written by a musician for musicians, this practical book offers personal insight and inside information for breaking into the business—by the bassist for the rock group Megadeth, five-time Grammy nominee. "Making Music Your Business" explores in detail the key areas of management, recording, promotion, touring, and career image. 25 photos. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Making Music Your Business: A Guide for Young Musicians (Paperback)
• Publisher: Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation, San Francisco
• Publication Date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 087930460X
• ISBN 13: 9780879304607
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

About this title

Synopsis

Get the inside scoop on breaking into the music industry from the bassist of MEGADETH, David Ellefson.

Review

How can aspiring young musicians break into the music industry? With the help of this basic beginner's guide, which covers everything from record deals and royalties to promotion, merchandise deals, and working with a management team. Ellefson, bassist for Megadeth, provides practical business tips for making it in a cutthroat industry. -- Midwest Book Review