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DOES YOUR CAREERS ADVISER THINK POSH SPICE IS AN UPMARKET INDIAN RESTAURANT? THAT FATBOY SLIM IS A WEIGHT-LOSS AID? OR THAT A ROADIE IS AN AUSTRALIAN MOTORWAY? IF SO, THIS IS THE BOOK FOR YOU! Thousands of people want to get into the exciting, infuriating, glamorous and hard-working music industry, but don't know how to go about it. The fully updated classic How to Make it i the Music Business is a genuine insider's guide for anybody who wants to be a rock star, journalist, publicist, band-manager, DJ, A&R person, songwriter or even a vocal coach. Whether you want to headline Wembley or just make sure Justin Timberlake has all the kiwi fruit he needs before a gig, you'll find How to Make it in the Music Business a unique and indispensable guide. Your music industry career starts right here.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #561453 in Books
• Published on: 2004-11-04
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback

Synopsis
DOES YOUR CAREERS ADVISER THINK POSH SPICE IS AN UPMARKET INDIAN RESTAURANT? THAT FATBOY SLIM IS A WEIGHT-LOSS AID? OR THAT A ROADIE IS AN AUSTRALIAN MOTORWAY? IF SO, THIS IS THE BOOK FOR YOU! Thousands of people want to get into the exciting, infuriating, glamorous and hard-working music industry, but don't know how to go about it. The fully updated classic How to Make it i the Music Business is a genuine insider's guide for anybody who wants to be a rock star, journalist, publicist, band-manager, DJ, A&R person, songwriter or even a vocal coach. Whether you want to headline Wembley or just make sure Justin Timberlake has all the kiwi fruit he needs before a gig, you'll find How to Make it in the Music Business a unique and indispensable guide. Your music industry career starts right here.

From the Back Cover
‘Packed with all the info the careers advisor will never have’ Beat

So you want to work in the exciting, glamorous world of the music industry but haven’t a clue how to go about getting a job? This is the genuine insider’s guide with all the info you need to know.

Fully updated with information on the impact of new technology and digital music, with advice from those at all levels in the business and a list of helpful tips and contact details for each chapter, whether you want to become a rock star, journalist, publicist, band manager, DJ, A&R person, songwriter or even a vocal coach this indispensable guide is a must for all budding music biz types.

Siân Pattenden sent a copy of her fanzine to Smash Hits when she was 18 and immediately got a job as a staff writer. She has since written for the NME, Face, Select, Just 17, Melody Maker and the Guardian.

About the Author
Siân Pattenden sent a copy of her fanzine to Smash Hits when she was eighteen years old and was immediately given a job as a staff writer. She has since written for NME, the Face, Select, Just 17, Melody Maker and the guardian, and frequently spews out trivial insights about popular culture on national radio and TV. Siân is now a freelance journalist, and sometimes gets up as late as 11 am.

Customer Reviews

good
This book is good but if you have read book like this before then you won't find anything new it all says the same thing in the end. If you want something controversial and different I recommend `an essential guide for serious singers and musicians.' Why? It is rare for writers to be honest and frank about what really goes on inside the music industry and bold enough to speak out against it. It also points out that you can make it big time without the music industry and most books don't tell you this! I don't think that I can find any book anywhere that really starts from the fundamental leading to progressive knowledge of the inside workings of the music industry regarding its control and unfair monopoly over bands. Okay this book is good for loads of information but if falls short of what I think is required i.e. the fuller picture of the music world. This book you can also get on Amazon

Did you even read this book???
This book is not for anyone wanting comprehensive knowledge of the industry, it's written in quite a mickey-mouse way and is aimed at young teenagers looking for a pop career. If you need real guidance and advice don't get this book.

Ideal place to start!!!
This book is ideal for anyone interested in working in the music industry. It has a brief over view of all the areas you can branch into and then goes on to consisely describe the advantages and disadvantages of a given career. Also the book is quite amusing, which often helps.The book has loads of hardy tips and also contact information.This book is excellent and has given me the valuable direction i needed to persue my intended career.