I don't need a record deal! : your survival guide for the indie music revolution / Daylle Deanna Schwartz.

Author/creator Schwartz, Daylle Deanna
Format Book
Publication InfoNew York : Billboard Books, 2005.
Description320 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Subjects
Rock music--Vocational guidance.
Sound recording industry--Vocational guidance.

Contents Meet the Players -- Why Be Independent? -- You Can! -- Taking Control -- Major Label Exodus -- Would You Take a Label Deal? Maybe ... -- Would You Take a Label Deal? No! -- Do You Have What It Takes to Be Independent? -- That Good! -- Fame vs. Earning a Living -- Flexing Your Indie Muscles -- Giving It Your All -- Balls! -- Ask and Ye Shall Receive -- The Powerful "E" Word: Embellish -- Me, Inc. -- Do You Wanna Make $$$? -- Giving Your Product Value -- Behaving as a Professional -- Packaging with Care -- Keeping Records -- Creating a Plan -- Getting Legal Protection -- Arming Yourself with Knowledge -- Insuring Your Business -- Indie Teammates -- Networking 101 -- Communicating for Success -- Creating Alliances -- Your Performing Team -- Your Business Team -- Mental Independence -- Using Your Power Tool: Faith -- Building Confidence -- Everybody Doesn't Have To Love You -- Hangin' In There -- Creating a Support System -- Stoking Your Musical Passion -- Recording Independence -- Going Into the Studio -- Using New Technology -- Recording at Home -- Healthy Independence -- Good Health = Prosperity -- Beating Exhaustion -- You Are What You Eat! -- Controlling Alcohol and Drugs -- Protecting Your Hearing -- Avoiding Injury -- Caring For Your Chops -- Internet Health Resources -- Indie Resources -- Sponsorships and Promotions -- Organizations -- Songwriter Support -- Local Support -- Legal Support -- Publications -- Independent Street Marketing -- Showing Your Fans Love -- Free Music Samples -- Street Team Power -- Creating Opportunities -- Creating an Indie Buzz -- Buzzin' -- Working the Press -- DIY Publicity -- Getting Radio Play -- Promoting Your Tour -- The Indie Store -- CDs and Merchandise Pay Bills! -- Marketing Your CD -- Alternative Marketing -- Keeping Track of Sales -- Buzzing Online -- Organizing Your Website -- Selling CDs and Merchandise Online -- Online Promotional Opportunities -- Creating an Online Community -- Marketing Your Talents for Cash -- Branching Out -- Getting the Jobs -- Teaching -- Session Work and Jingles -- Music Production -- Weddings and Bar Mitzvahs -- Charity Projects -- Songwriting Options -- Protecting Yourself -- Writing Songs That Sell -- Making Contacts -- Writing for Others -- Getting a Publishing Deal -- Cowriting -- Songwriting Contests -- Licensing and Other Music Income -- Educating Yourself -- Music for Free? -- The Serious Biz End -- Film and TV -- Advertising -- Video Games -- Music Libraries -- Alternate Markets -- Performance Opportunities -- Clubs -- Performing Covers -- Open Mics -- Listening Rooms -- College Markets -- Children's Events -- Festivals -- House Concerts -- Busking: Playing in Public Places -- ... And More! -- Creating Your Own Venue -- Putting Together a Domestic Tour -- Lessons from the Road -- Band vs. Solo -- Should I Move to a Major City? -- Written Agreements -- If Only I Had a Booking Agent! -- Finding Gigs in Other Regions -- Getting On the Road -- Tackling International Markets -- What Music Works Where? -- Songwriting Biz -- Music Conferences -- Getting a Record Out -- Distribution -- Licensing -- International Touring -- International Promotion -- Some Final Advice.
Abstract The dynamics of the music industry have changed dramatically in recent years. Musicians are waking up to the realization that record deals don't automatically create careers. Too many artists with recording contracts neither make money nor enjoy career longevity. But today, many musicians are proving that they no longer need to depend on a record label to enjoy a successful career with their music. The music industry can be conquered independently. Artists don't have to get desperate. They can walk away from bad record deals because they have choices. This is a comprehensive guide to empowering those who want to make a living from their musical talents. The author provides all the necessary tools for developing a satisfying career, with or without a record deal, including directions for finding nearly every possible way to earn a living from one's music. Based on interviews with over 150 people who have contributed their experiences and insight into today's music business-from major label artists who've chosen to be independent (including Clint Black and Michelle Shocked), successful indie artists, and music industry professionals-this book is an invaluable guide for surviving and thriving by developing an independent music career.
ISBN0823079481 (pbk.)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Music Music Stacks ML3795 .S243 2005 ✔ Available Place Hold