Rock and Roll Times Music Indus

Tired of being rejected by the music industry? Chasing record companies and never getting a straight answer? Want to know the best way to approach record companies and understand what A and R guys really think? This guide not only help you understand how the music industry works, it also provides you with the knowledge to make it work for you.Tired of being rejected by the music industry? Chasing record companies and never getting a straight answer? Want to know the best way to approach record companies and understand what A & R guys really think? This groundbreaking guide will not only help you understand how the music industry works, it will also empower you with the knowledge to make it work for you. You'll find out how to approach record labels, and you'll discover how to create a career in music yourself by using digital technology and the internet. And so much more. This is a definitive guide to creating a successful career in music whether it's with a record company or by doing it on your own. AUTHOR BIOG: Will Beattie is an A & R manager for a well known American record label in London so has first hand experience of scouting for new bands to sign to record deals. CONTENTS: 1. Approaching the A & R Department 2. The Publishing Company 3. What You Need to Know About Management 4. Using a Music Agent 5. Working with Promoters 6. Societies to Support Musicians 7. Being in a band 8. Writing Good Songs 9. The Importance of Rehearsals 10. Going to Tour 11. Creating and Using a Website 12. Merch Hell 12. Enter the Studio 14. The CD Pressing 15. Dealing with Distribution 16. Press Changed 17. Making Your Video 18. Setting up a Record Label 19. How to Set up a Festival 20. Music Law and Legal Advice 21. Keeping Your Accounts 22. Seeking Funding 23. Music Industry EventsBeattie, Will is the author of 'Rock and Roll Times Music Indus', published 2007 under ISBN 9781905862108 and ISBN 1905862105.