Thousands of people want to be recording stars, but lack a
deal with a record label. While today''s musicians have all the
tools they need to build a recording career on their own-pro-tools
for inexpensive recording and home recording, marketing on the
Internet, and opportunities to license their music for use in
films, television, advertising, and video games-they don''t always
have the skills to use them. I Don''t Need a Record Deal is a
completely comprehensive step-by-step guide to the new world of
independent recording. Drawing on interviews from over 150
musicians and industry pros, Schwartz shows readers how to put out
a CD and market it through the media, radio, clubs, and retail. But
more importantly, she shows musicians how to create a business
around music and to develop opportunities for earning a living.
Truly a survival guide for novice and professional musicians alike,
I Don''t Need a Record Deal brings information on developing one''s
own independent music career together, adding new resources and
taking the reader into the future of music.
關於作者:
DAYLLE DEANNA SCHWARTZ is a music industry consultant,
self-empowerment counselor, and successful author of many books
including I Don’t Need a Record Deal and The Real Deal:
How to Get Signed to a Record Label. She has appeared on more
than 300 television and radio shows, including Oprah and
Howard Stern, and has been quoted in many publications, such
as the New York Times and Billboard. Schwartz lives
in New York City.
目錄:
Introduction
Chapter I: Meet the Players
Chapter 2: Why Be Independent?
You Can!
Taking Control
Major Label Exodus
Would You Take a Label Deal? Maybe...
Would You Take a Label Deal? No!
Chapter 3: 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
Chapter 4: 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
Chapter 5: indie Teammates
Networking 101
Communicating for Success
Creating Alliances
Your Performing Team
Your Business Team
Chapter 6: Menial 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
Chapter 7: Recording Independence
Going Into the Studio
Using New Technology
Recording at Home
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