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Never be confused about music marketing again! This is the foundation upon which all your music marketing activities should be built.

RazorSharp audiobooks are written for the recording artist and music producer. The information contained in our books will help you to navigate some of the challenges you face as a music industry professional. Our books are short and to the point, containing only the necessary and most important information recording artists and music producers need to know. Making Money with Your Music covers what you need to know, to start making money with your music today.

Chapter 10 of The Artist's Guide to Success in the Music Business. Chapter 10 covers the fundamentals of marketing in today's music industry and the outlines for putting together the best marketing plan that will give you the best results.

This audiobook gives all of the tricks that I have used to gain millions of streams from my indie music. The book tells you how to leverage today's technology to gain global growth with your music. It is a fun listen with an array of tips and tricks to help grow your music online in 2024 and beyond.

Today’s music business is more challenging than ever, but music’s availability and the consumption of this powerful force offer unprecedented opportunities for those with the desire to succeed. Music Business Essentials: A Guide for Aspiring Professionals takes musicians and beginning business students on a journey full of vital nuts-and-bolts knowledge as well as practical wisdom from a veteran industry professional.

Sound advice from a published songwriter and an experienced singer/musician who once worked for London Records. Twenty-seven songwriting contracts! Some are these the author has used in his past as well as new contracts that he has revised and added additional material to. Unique and informative for the songwriter seeking advice on the music business and what he or she needs to be aware of when signing music business deals. A great reference guide!

John Denver said, “I have a producer who looks like an accountant, and an accountant who looks like a producer”. Soberly dressed, unflashy, and a trained classical musician, in the golden age of the music business, Milt Okun stood out by not standing out. His legacy does that for him. He discovered and launched John Denver, and mentored him throughout his career. He created arrangements for Peter, Paul and Mary that the trio performed for half a century. He brought Placido Domingo a crossover career that made him an international star beyond the world of opera.

Are you an amateur musician, singer, or songwriter trying to make a living out of your hobby? Or perhaps you’re already a seasoned professional who knows his/her way around but still cannot master the business side of music making? Regardless of your act, there are certain things you must know that are truly critical for your success and without them you just won't build anything sustainable.

Learn from one of the best. “When Corey’s name is on a song, you know you can expect to hear high-quality writing and production. Everything he sends me as a music supervisor is ready for placement in film/TV—and he makes my job easier because he is so business and music savvy.” —Shantell Ogden, Award-winning Singer/Songwriter and Music Supervisor “Corey is not only an amazing songwriter who has touched many with his lyrics; to be able to read his books and continue to learn with him is priceless. When you read Corey’s books, I can guarantee you you will smile, laugh, and ...

Ask anyone with a dream: The road to success can be akin to riding shotgun on the Highway to Hell, as Harvey Lee, rebel turned Vice President of Product Marketing will testify... From modest beginnings in Northern England, to the promised land of the USA, Harvey recalls how he was forced to grab life by the horns, and embarked on a 40-year white-knuckle ride through the business world, establishing himself as an MBA-level trained and renowned product marketer.

Become a DJ in 60 Days: And Get Paid Doing It! is the ultimate handbook for anyone interested in pursuing a career in DJing. Written by a seasoned DJ, the audiobook provides a comprehensive overview of the industry, from the basics of equipment and software to advanced mixing techniques and strategies for landing your first gig.

Legendary entertainer Gary Owens draws upon his four decades in radio, TV, film, and animation to show you how to break into the voiceover business and carve out a million-dollar niche for yourself with your voice. Sprinkled with priceless anecdotes and tips throughout from well-known actors, producers, and agents, Owens gives you the inside track on becoming a successful DJ, newscaster, announcer, sportscaster, commercial or cartoon voice, or other type of voice artist.

Spotify’s algorithm is kind of a black box. Your song releases, you do some marketing, and then it gets thrown onto some algorithmic playlists, sometimes. To most artists, it may as well be completely random, but behind the scenes, there is some very particular code executing purposefully written algorithms. Unfortunately, we have no idea what this algorithm actually is.

Benny Pough shares his story in On Impact, which is full of lessons on living a life of impact, rising through the leadership ranks, and having to overcome a near-death car crash that almost took it all.

Do you struggle with auditions? Have you ever been frustrated by your audition results? Do you feel like something is holding back your audition preparation? Then this book is for you!

This is a guide for the music business and solid musicianship in general. This is for the working musician who may play on the weekends for a hobby but aspires to do more.

Looking for the Magic is a cultural-historical remix, a fresh perspective on how Arista Records reflected its place and time, New York in the 1970s and early 1980s. Through interviews with dozens of artists and executives, music journalist Mitchell Cohen goes inside the business of making and marketing music during this vibrant and diverse period. Under Clive Davis, rock, pop, punk, jazz, R&B, disco, cabaret and Broadway were all represented on Arista. The label sounded like the city it was at the geographical center of. From its inception as a new entity built on the pop and soul ...

Damian Keyes has written the ultimate guide for musicians to enhance and take control of their music careers! This audiobook is packed full of ideas, tips and stories, alongside a defining 30 Day Challenge, to help you reach your full potential. Stop Selling Music: Career Changing Lessons For Musicians shows you how to build a career you are proud of with foundations that will last a lifetime, whether your goals are to make a living from session playing, songwriting, touring the world or selling out stadiums!

Today you need to view yourself through the new rules of the music industry. Those who play by them will succeed. Gone are the old days where you would hope to get signed and then become a star (i.e., everything would be done for you). Do you wonder why other artists are getting breaks and you are not? Making it in the music industry isn't about catching that big break anymore. Getting your career off the ground can be a long and scary task. In this cutting-edge book Tommy Swindali maps out everything you need to know.

An easy guide to understanding the basics of Spotify, playlisting, and making money on streaming platforms, covering topics like utilizing Spotify for artists, choosing a digital distributor, Spotify best practices, the different types of playlists, the anatomy of a release, pitching music to playlists, marketing and promoting your new releases, managing royalties from streaming, and more. Also includes frequently asked questions, additional resources, bonus content, a glossary, and bonus tools to help you build an effective Spotify strategy for your record label!