Ever since his father gave him a disc recorder at the tender age of 10, Bruce Swedien has known what he wanted to do for the rest of his life. The names of the people he has worked with are too many to list, but when one mentions musicians ...

Where do recording artists come from? What are the ingredients required for their success? How can a rising artist cut through the clutter to make a formidable impact and sustain this power in today's music business? This book offers ...

Behind the Glass, Volume II presents another prime collection of firsthand interviews with the world's top record producers and engineers, sharing their creative secrets and hit-making techniques – from the practical to the ...

No matter the genre – from rock to hip hop to classical and country – Songwriter's Market is the reliable reference that beginners and professionals alike have turned to time and time again for the most accurate information on ...

Mixerman is a recording engineer working with a famous producer on the debut album of an unknown band with a giant recording budget. Mixerman is supposed to be writing about recording techniques, but somehow, through that prism, he has hit ...

It's been 10 years since Confessions of a Record Producer published real-life numbers showing what artists made on so-called "hit records" and how producers, labels, managers, and even the artists' own lawyers conspire to cheat them out of ...

Pat Metheny is one of the most critically acclaimed, commercially successful, and musically significant artists of the last 50 years.  He has not only revolutionized his instrument, but also changed the face of jazz itself.In 2007, ...

When Lou Reed and Iggy Pop first met David Bowie in the fall of 1971, Bowie was just another English musician passing through New York City.  Lou was still recovering from the collapse of the Velvet Underground, and Iggy had already ...

Step behind the wheels of steel and into the world of professional DJs. The World of DJs and the Turntable Culture is the only book that clearly and thoroughly teaches the tools, technologies and techniques of contemporary DJing. It also ...

The Recording Industry Sourcebook is the leading music business and production directory. This is your #1 source for industry contact information, containing over 15,000 listings in more than 67 categories. For its fifteenth anniversary, ...

Take charge of your musical destiny! All Area Access is your map for the road to musical success. Author Marc Davison puts his many years of experience as a musician and artist manager into this book. Topics include: starting a band, ...

 The author of An Actor Prepares to Live in New York City has compiled a valuable resource for actors who come to the Big Apple seeking fame and fortune – or just a decent job! All aspects of the profession are thoroughly ...

Join the indie revolution! This book will be your constant reference for recording, booking, managing, promoting and selling your music. Perfect for all genres of music, and for people already working as musicians, just starting out, or ...

Lose the amateur mind-set and think like a pro! With this book you'll learn: essential organizational skills for optimizing your productivity; the importance of a good attitude and self-confidence; how to overcome the fear of rejection ...

 Bring more freedom and creativity to every performance with the help of renowned pianist and Berklee professor Joanne Brackeen. One of the most respected figures in jazz, Brackeen has played all over the world – as soloist, ...

Getting more gigs doesn't just happen. Musicians have to make it happen. Despite a myriad of convenient excuses to choose from – the economy is off, money is tight, unemployment is high, not as many clubs are hiring, budget cuts mean ...

This is the most expansive book and CD set on the market today, with over 125 essential contracts and forms for conducting music and entertainment industry business with fun and educational commentary by the author on each document. In ...

If you earn income from your music, this book is a must-have for your music office! Certified Public Accountants Gaines and McCormack have put together the most extensive text ever geared toward working musicians. You'll get the benefit of ...

CONFESSIONS OF A RECORD PRODUCER - 3RD EDITIONHow to Survive the Scams and Shams of the Music BusinessAuthor: Moses AvalonThis fully updated and expanded book is not about how the music business should work, but how it does work. Industry ...

Many musicians are finding a new market for their music scoring for films and television. This comprehensive resource guide provides all the practical tools and information needed about how to organize and run a film and television music ...