The Real Deal: How to Get Signed to a Record Label
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Book Description
Revised and completely updated edition of the industry classic! The Real Deal is the only music business reference source that offers specific advice to musicians on getting that all-important record deal. Included in this thoroughly revised and updated Second Edition are all the business necessities, creative aspects, and marketing strategies needed for musicians to survive and thrive in the music industry. Readers learn, step by step, how to prepare a presentation package and reach the right person at the record labels, and discover dozens of no-fail procedures and time-tested techniques for making it in this incredibly competitive business. This exciting expanded edition features expert advice from dozens of successful managers, record producers, recording artists, and publicists, as well as three brand new chapters: "Taking Care of Business," "Making Money Promoting Your Talent," and "Using Your Songwriting Talents." Also included is thorough, up-to-the-minute information on using the Internet and getting signed overseas, as well as two completely revised and updated appendices providing information on books, conferences, and other resources. For any musician playing popular music, The Real Deal is the definitive guide to winning a recording contract!
About the Author
Daylle Deanna Schwartz has been a teacher, rapper, president of her own record label, and successful author of four books. She currently teaches classes on the music industry and personal growth. She regularly appears as a guest expert on Good Day, New York and has appeared on Oprah, Donahue, Ricki Lake, the BBC, and CNN. She lives in New York City.
The Real Deal: How to Get Signed to a Record Label,Daylle Deanna Schwartz,Billboard Books,0823084051,Business Aspects,Music,Popular music,Reference,Sound recording industry,United States,Vocational guidance
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