The Touring Musician S Handbook

Author : Bobby Owsinski
Publisher : Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Concert tours
ISBN : 1423492366

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(Music Pro Guide Books & DVDs). Containing everything you ever wanted to know about being a musician on a tour with a signed recording group or performer, the Touring Musician's Handbook answers the questions every musician has about moving up to the big-time world of concerts, clubs, and live shows. Among the topics covered are: * how to become a touring musician * Getting a gig with a touring act * The kind of chops and gear needed * How the audition process works * Different types of tours and pay scales * What to expect in production rehearsals * How to prep for a tour * Proper tour etiquette * What to look for in a tech The book also looks into the unique challenges facing touring players according to their instruments, including drums, bass, guitar, keyboards, vocals, percussion, horns, and strings. As a bonus, interviews with veteran touring musicians and techs provide an overview of touring with some of the biggest acts in the world. A DVD that covers tour preparation based on both personal and equipment needs accompanies the book.

Author : Hal Galper
Publisher : Alfred Music
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2024-06-03
Category : Music
ISBN : 1457426935

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The Touring Musician helps performers at all levels of experience to take control of their careers. Packed with practical information, this invaluable handbook guides musicians in applying sound business practices to band travel by evaluating assets, creating an action plan, researching, negotiating, and booking venues, arranging transportation and lodgings, managing personal and tour finances, and getting publicity. The Touring Musician includes: * Point-by-point advice about how to set up a small business * Eleven sample worksheets and checklists, in a ready-to-photocopy format, that will help keep you and your information organized * Samples of the major types of legal documents involved in booking a band * A step-by-step chapter showing you how to book and route a sample tour, including five calendars and five budgets * Plus solid advice about how to research your venue contacts, negotiate gigs and fees, manage your band finances, coordinate your promotional activities, and much, much more.

Author : HowExpert,Brandon Humphreys
Publisher : HowExpert
Page : 145 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2019-03-06
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781647587000

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Touring Guitarist Handbook by HowExpert,Brandon Humphreys Pdf

This book highlights tips and tricks learned over two decades of real-world experience as a touring guitarist. For bands and musicians who are not signed, don’t have managers or agents, but are willing to do the hard work and pay their dues to take their show on the road. From advice on how to properly pack a trailer, to the various ways to place a microphone in front of an amplifier, this book includes a wide range of topics, and is sure to have something for musicians of all experience levels. Major topics addressed include, but are not limited to: • Planning the tour – from how to choose which cities to visit, to how to pack your trailer or van. • Promoting the tour – from how to write a press release, to how to maximize your social media use. • Gear and supplies – from how to set up your guitar and which effects work best live, to where to place the mic in front of your amp. • Life on the road – from the best gas stations and how to deal with boredom to winter driving tips. • Putting on a great show – from how to fine tune your tone to a room to how to get along with your bandmates for optimum teamwork. • Merchandise and revenue – from how to get creative when it comes to choosing your merch, to crowdfunding techniques, to tips on making sure you get paid by the venue. • Connecting with fans – from using social media marketing creatively to general tips on in-person interactions with fans at the show. About the Expert Brandon Humphreys has been playing guitar and singing in semi-professional and tour-support bands for over twenty years. He has played music across the Western United States and Canada, often in support of national acts. Between all of the various bands over the years, he has recorded and released four full-length albums and two EPs. He has also appeared as a session guitarist for other artists. As a performer, he has “sat-in” with countless groups at countless performances over the years – from neighborhood block parties to huge, city-wide festivals - and has lent his talents to rock, jazz, blues, reggae, and country bands, as well as large ensembles. When not playing music, Brandon is a writer and a professional educator. HowExpert publishes quick 'how to' guides on all topics from A to Z by everyday experts.

Author : Susan Voelz
Publisher : Billboard Books
Page : 419 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2012-01-27
Category : Music
ISBN : 9780307786326

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The Musician's Guide to the Road by Susan Voelz Pdf

An all-access pass to what goes on backstage, onstage, and on the way to the stage. What's a tour bus like? What are the band members saying to each other on stage? Exactly how much sex, how many drugs, how much rock 'n' roll are we talking here? The Musician's Guide to the Road answers all these questions and many, many, many more. Both a valuable primer designed to prepare young musicians for life on the road and an entertaining memoir of the touring life written by a seasoned musician, this is the book that reveals the scene behind the scenes. Chapters focus on preparing to tour, touring by van and bus, the day of the show, the afternoon before the show, the night of the show, and the morning after, life on the road, and the end of the road.

Author : Ross Leslie Craib
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2020-01-08
Category : Music
ISBN : 1527255956

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The Touring Musician's Survival Guide by Ross Leslie Craib Pdf

Written by pro musician, Ross Craib (dodie, Gabrielle Aplin), The Touring Musician's Survival Guide aims to educate younger, aspiring and existing musicians about the realities of a life on tour and in today's music industry; What to expect, to watch out for, to do, to learn; All with the aims of making them a more equipped and employable musicia

Author : Bobby Borg
Publisher : Billboard Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Music
ISBN : 0823099709

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The Musician's Handbook by Bobby Borg Pdf

The bible of the music biz—now fully revised with new contacts, fee info, trends, tips Want to know how to set prices for a gig? Want to be ahead of the curve on new trends in music? Want to have all the latest contact information on hundreds of industry pros? Have we got the book for you!The Musician’s Handbook, already the industry bible for working musicians, has been thoroughly revised and updated with the answers to all these questions and more. New interviews with music-business leaders, new pricing and legal structures for the digital age, new how-to tips for independent and do-it-yourself musicians—it’s all in here. Fees, royalties and advances, live performance, touring, merchandising, working with managers, lawyers, and agents, spotting new opportunities—all these topics and many, many more are covered in depth in this indispensable guide to becoming successful in music and in business. Praise for the Previous Edition • "An exceptionally well-written, thorough, and competent legal and business book for an author who is a non-attorney. Bobby's book is extremely valuable for anyone trying to understand the music business."—Peter Paterno, The Law Offices of King, Holmes, Paterno, & Berliner, representing Metallica, Dr. Dre, and Pearl Jam • "The music business is full of minefields.The Musician's Handbookhelps steer you through them in a way that lets you enjoy the journey. It's packed with valuable information you'll use time and again."—Don Gorder, Chairman of The Music Business/Management Department, Berklee College of Music • "Although there are many books dealing with the music business,The Musician's Handbookhas a special and important perspective—that of a working musician."—Mark Goldstein, Senior VP of Business Affairs, Warner Bros. Records • Straight talk and insight for musicians at every level • Concise, clear, authoritative information from a music-industry insider • Up-to-the-minute guidance on money, business, management, career planning, much more

Author : Phil Simpson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 95 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2020-06-12
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798651964086

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The Booking Agent's Book of Secrets for Touring Musicians by Phil Simpson Pdf

Want more gigs for your band?Looking for a fast-track to success?Seeking a career as a booking agent?This is the book you've been waiting for.Disclosed like never before, a real-life booking agent candidly reveals all in this step-by-step guidebook to the elusive world of booking agents, packed with actionable steps you can take today to get ahead of the competition -- including my '4-Point Plan to Get Signed'.Learn all the tactics, the thought process, shortcuts, and insider secrets that will enable you to take your music career to the next level and supercharge your journey to the top.PS, Don't tell your friends.____________Table of ContentsAuthor's NoteIntroductionPart 1: Understanding AgentsChapter 1: What is an Agent and What do They do?Chapter 2: What a Booking Agent Looks for in Potential New ArtistsChapter 3: Do I Need an Agent?Chapter 4: My 4-Point Plan to Get an AgentPart 2: How to Be Your Own Booking AgentChapter 5: Taking on the Role YourselfThings to Do Now 1:Chapter 6: Strategy and BookingThings to Do Now 2:Chapter 7: Deals and NegotiationChapter 8: Tour Announcements and On-SaleChapter 9: PR, Publicity Material/Artwork, and PromotionChapter 10. Preparing to Set Out on TourChapter 11: On The RoadChapter 12: After the Show and PaymentsChapter 13: Final ThoughtsAbout the AuthorThe Big GlossaryRecommended Resources

Author : Bobby Borg
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 332 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2020-01-07
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781538134641

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Business Basics for Musicians by Bobby Borg Pdf

Today, when artists are empowered to take greater control of their careers and earnings, the need for musicians to understand the business of music has never been greater. In a digital age overflowing with confusing and ever-changing information, musicians need trusted business advice from a veteran artist who can break down the basics in language they understand. Written by a professional musician for other musicians, Business Basics for Musicians is the laypersons guide to the music industry. In this must-have manual, music industry veteran Bobby Borg presents vital info in a conversational tone and an easy-to-scan format regarding five vital areas that musicians need to succeed: Career Execution, Business Relationships, Pro Teams, Deals and Dollars, and Future Predictions. Everything from copyrights to record deals, to managers, to merchandising, to doing it yourself is covered. With pro interviews, anecdotes, and review quizzes, Business Basics for Musicians is the complete handbook from start to success. Updates for this edition: Changes in copyright laws Summary of the Music Modernization Act Updates on record, merch, publishing, and live performance deals New trends in sponsorships and partnerships with product brands New interviews with industry professionals, including managers, producers, and agents New stories paralleling current events and industry happenings Updated business resources, industry contacts, and URLs

Author : Jeri Goldstein
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 510 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2017-08-14
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 154727770X

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How to Be Your Own Booking Agent by Jeri Goldstein Pdf

New Revised 4th Edition Now How To Be Your Own Booking Agent is available in its completely Revised 4th Edition. It offers current immigration regulations for touring artists, new scripts for contacting potential presenters, strategies for contact relation management, crowdfunding and a completely revised chapter on The New Recording Industry . Since 1998, the award-winning, How To Be Your Own Booking Agent has been among the top selling music and performing arts business books. It is regularly selected each semester by professors teaching music business and the performing arts and continually recommended by musicians and performing artists, worldwide. This unique step-by-step guide and resource book is artfully organized so that it's easy and fun to read with savvy advice, realistic methods and action plans geared for your success. Exciting new insights from experienced professionals in the entertainment business pepper each page. The 24 chapters are enhanced with completely updated resource sections following each chapter packed with recommended books, directories, websites, social media marketing resources and new conferences helping musicians and performing artists achieve their career goals.This Revised 4th Edition remains THE Musician's & Performing Artist's Guide To Successful Touring. How To Be Your Own Booking Agent THE Musician's & Performing Artist's Guide To Successful Touring tackles such topics as: The Art of Negotiating; How to Eliminate Cold Calls-Make Friendly Calls; Setting Long-Term Goals; New, more Effective Telephone Techniques; Creating An Effective Promotional Package; Contracts; The Art of Touring; Managing the Road; Conferences; Trade Shows and Industry Events; Funding Sources; Crossing Borders-U.S./Canada Touring; Marketing Your Act; Accessing the Media: Print, Radio, Television and Internet Marketing; The New Record Industry; Working with Managers and Agents; When to Quit Your Day Job; Hiring Help and Ethics and Attitudes. "As someone who has had the experience of climbing from the bottom to the top of the music industry, I find Goldsteins' book to be THE road map for taking a career from oblivion to stardom, on one's own terms while maintaining artistic integrity! By combining universal business practices with music industry savvy, HOW TO BE YOUR OWN BOOKING AGENT is your guide to success." - RAVI, Singer/Songwriter, Former Guitarist for Triple GRAMMY Nominee, HANSON The information in How To Be Your Own Booking Agent is visually accessible with worksheets and a variety of forms included throughout the book that may be copied for the artist's use and convenience. I've answered most of the burning questions, provided immediately usable methods and tackled many of the foreseeable problems. This is THE step-by-step guide to begin, create and maintain a successful touring career.

Author : Betsy Peterson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 39 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Concert tours
ISBN : OCLC:920701771

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Welcome to the World of Touring by Betsy Peterson Pdf

Author : Jeri Goldstein
Publisher : New Music Times, Incorporated
Page : 492 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Performing arts
ISBN : 0960683046

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How to be Your Own Booking Agent by Jeri Goldstein Pdf

How To Be Your Own Booking AgentTHE Musician?s & Performing Artist?s Guide To Successful TouringThis award-winning, unique, step-by-step guide and resource book, How To Be Your Own Booking Agent, is now available in its Revised 2nd Edition UPDATED. Packed with helpful hot tips, savvy advice from industry professionals, realistic methods and action plans enhanced by completely updated resource sections following every chapter including recommended books, directories, web sites, businesses, new conferences and much more, this truly is THE Musician?s & Performing Artist?s Guide To Successful Touring.

Author : Jeri Goldstein
Publisher : New Music Times, Incorporated
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Performing arts
ISBN : 0960683054

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How to be Your Own Booking Agent by Jeri Goldstein Pdf

The award-winning, How To Be Your Own Booking Agent THE Musician's & Performing Artist's Guide To Successful Touring is one of the top selling music and performing arts business books. It is regularly selected by professors teaching music business and the performing arts and is continually recommended by musicians and performing artists worldwide. Goldstein's unique step-by-step guide and resource book is artfully organized into 488 pages of savvy advice, realistic methods and action plans for the performing artist and is now available in its Revised 3rd Edition. It provides current immigration regulations for touring artists, a completely rewritten Internet Marketing chapter along with exciting new insights from experienced professionals in the entertainment industry. The 24 chapters have completely updated resource sections following each chapter packed with recommended books, directories, web sites and new conferences to help performers achieve their career goals.

Author : ANTHONY L GLISE
Publisher : Mel Bay Publications
Page : 230 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2010-10-07
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781609742706

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Handbook for American Musicians Overseas by ANTHONY L GLISE Pdf

Whether you're a seasoned traveler or making your first trip to Europe to study or work as a musician, this book will simplify your life. the Handbook for American Musicians Overseas describes details of understanding the different European music school systems, finding and getting into a school, and adjusting to a new country. A dictionary of contemporary music terms gives you the musical vocabulary that you'll need in French, German and Italian on a daily basis. Whether you're going to work or study music in Europe, this book is going to make life easier!

Author : Brett Wondrak
Publisher : Bookbaby
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2018-06-24
Category : Music
ISBN : 1543935273

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#dudewhatstourlike by Brett Wondrak Pdf

#DUDEWHATSTOURLIKE: A Survival Guide for the Touring Musician pulls back the curtain on tour life and offers a peek into how crazy (and mundane) the life of a modern touring musician can be. Featuring helpful tips, tricks, illustrations, hilarious anecdotes, and some of the strangest run-ins on the road, #DUDEWHATSTOURLIKE is required reading for any aspiring or beginning touring artist. The advice is universal no matter the genre of music, and the stories will be interesting to anyone who's ever wondered what their favorite musicians do when the lights go down and they step off the stage.The life of a touring artist is much different than most people expect, and the landscape of underground music is increasingly DIY. It's because of this that today's touring musicians need to know how all the gears of touring actually work. Artists must fill the shoes, not only of performer, but as tour manager, merch guy, roadie, and much, much more. Learning how to manage so many different positions doesn't come easy, but with time and experience, one can learn to succeed in these roles. #DUDEWHATSTOURLIKE aims to help artists transition to life on the road, and entertain them while they learn.

Author : Trevor Ford,Marianne Barton
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 277 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 1991-01-01
Category : Music
ISBN : 0946890412

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