Format:
1 Online-Ressource (xviii, 287 pages)
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illustrations
ISBN:
1495050378
,
9781495050374
Series Statement:
Music pro guides
Content:
Intro; Contents; Preface; Acknowledgments; Part 1; 1. Pursuing a Career in the New Music Industry; Tip #1: Realize Your Dreams by Visualizing Them First; Tip #2: Analyze Your Career Motivations; Tip #3: Develop a Realistic Outlook by Ignoring the Media Hype; Tip #4: Be Ready to Pay Your Dues, but Use Your Head; Tip #5: Expect the Worst to Happen So That the Worst Won't Seem So Bad; Tip #6: Let Go of Your Fears and Learn How to Go for It; Tip #7: Form Solid Connections in the "Clique of the Future"; Tip #8: Nurture New Opportunities While You're Already On the Job
Content:
Special Travel and Lodging AccommodationsSpecial Clothing; Instruments and Travel Cases; Equipment Parts and Repairs; Equipment Endorsements; Equipment Techs; Equipment Insurance; Working for Employers Who Offer a Salary and Percentages; 6. Contract Employment or Self-Employment, Part 3; Understanding Your Taxes: Uncle Sam's Cut; Contract Employment (Why Is My Check So Small?); Self-Employment / Independent Contractor Status; Workers' Compensation Insurance; Contract Employees: Covered; Self-Employment / Independent Contractor Status: Not Covered; If Not Covered, Where Can I Find Insurance?
Content:
Seeking Fair Treatment and Guidance via the AFMAFM Major Benefits: Payment Regulation and Enforcement; Special AFM Benefits: Funds, New Use Fees, and More; AFM Health and Retirement Benefits; Other AFM Benefits; AFM Membership and Benefit Requirements; Is Joining the AFM Right for You?; Seeking Fair Treatment and Guidance via SAG-AFTRA; General Differences: SAG-AFTRA Versus the AFM; 5. Contract Employment or Self-Employment, Part 2; Working for Employers with Limited Budgets; Working for Employers with Larger Budgets; Wages; Retainers; Rehearsals; Per Diems; Buyouts
Content:
Tip #9: Climb Through Back Windows When Front Doors Aren't OpeningTip #10: Create Your Own Destiny by Being Proactive; Tip #11: Adapt to Change by Diversifying Yourself Now; Tip #12: Be Practical About Money by Keeping It and Making It Grow; Tip #13: Maintain Control in the Face of Drugs and Alcohol; Tip #14: Remember That Finding Your Passion Is a Blessing Within Itself; Tip #15: Hang On to the Basics; Q&A with Success Coach and PR Expert Michael Levine; Part 2; 2. Band Membership, Part 1; How and Where to Look for Musicians; Criteria for Choosing Band Members; Discuss the Band's Vision
Content:
There has never been a greater need for musicians to understand the music business than now, when emerging technologies make it possible for artists to act as their own record labels, and new contracts are structured to grab the biggest slice of an artist's revenue pie. But 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 a language they understand. Written by a professional musician for other musicians, Business Basics for Musicians is the layperson's guide to the music industry. In a conversational tone and an easy-to-scan format, it simplifies five vital areas in which musicians need to succeed: Career Execution, Business Relationships, Pro Teams, Deals and Dollars, and Future Predictions. Everything from copyright to record deals, managers, merchandising, and doing it yourself is covered. With interviews, anecdotes, and review quizzes, this must-have manual will help artists master business essentials quickly so they can get back to doing what they love best creating music
Content:
Use the Personality QuestionnaireSet Goals, Break Down the Work, and Estimate the Schedule/Costs; The Day-to-Day Operating Rules of the Band; Talk About Teamsmanship; Hold Band Meetings That Don't Suck; Run Your Rehearsals Effectively; 3. Band Membership, Part 2; Band Membership Agreements; Your Band Is a Legal Partnership; Elements of Band Agreements: What to Include; Q&A with Attorney Jeff Cohen; 4. Contract Employment or Self-Employment, Part 1; Getting the Gig: How to Be a "Working" Musician; The Preliminary Necessities; Breaking into the Scene; Lasting for the Long Haul
Note:
Includes index
Additional Edition:
149505036X
Additional Edition:
9781495050367
Additional Edition:
1495007766
Additional Edition:
9781495050367
Additional Edition:
Erscheint auch als Druck-Ausgabe 9781495050367
Language:
English
Keywords:
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