Music Industry

First as a music writer and then as an editor, promoter, manager, broadcaster, publicist and author, Stuart Coupe has experienced the giddy highs and crushing lows of a life lived in the creative fast lane. Shake Some Action is your backstage pass to his remarkable story, from starting his first magazine at the age of fourteen to hoovering heroic amounts of cocaine before interviewing Boy Dylan (who asked him where he got his drugs from).

From our Five Dollar Reader Series - Welcome to "How-To Turn Music into Money: Building a Future-Proof Music Business," the first book in The Five Dollar Reader Series. In this guide, The Dollar Writers provide practical advice and strategies for musicians and music business professionals to build a successful and sustainable music business in today's dynamic landscape. From understanding the music business landscape to identifying opportunities, developing effective marketing and promotion strategies, managing finances and cash flow, building strong relationships with fans and supporters, ...

In 1987, 20-year-old Nicki Chapman wasn't meant to be walking through the seedy but sublime Soho streets towards MCA records; she was supposed to be living it up in the much sunnier climes of Australia. But fate, as it turned out, had much louder plans for her...Everyone knows that in the 90s and 00s there were king-makers in pop music, namely Simon Fuller and Simon Cowell. But this is the story of the queen - who wasn't so much a marionette pulling strings as a down-to-earth, no-nonsense team player who made it in the music industry when it was very much a man's world.

Many guidebooks show you how to distribute your music online, but nothing will happen if it just sits in cyberspace without an effective promotional strategy. Strike the Right Chord is different than other guides: It enables you to achieve global success from your home computer. It allows you to take a do-it-yourself approach to establish yourself in the music world and get you started on the right path to reach your goals.

Uncover the captivating story of Taylor Swift, a dynamic artist whose innovative musical style and groundbreaking influence have reshaped the landscape of modern music and culture. Taylor Swift is a multifaceted figure, blending creativity, storytelling, and sheer talent to redefine the boundaries of the music industry. This book explores her musical motivations, her groundbreaking works, and the legacy of her musical genius. From her early days in Nashville to her iconic pop anthems, Swift’s journey is a testament to the transformative power of innovation and vision. What You Will Learn ...

The Real Music Industry is the audiobook you need. Meaning you, the artist. Think about it, how many audiobooks or workbooks have provided you a blueprint on how to activate your music career? I wrote this book out of experience - good and bad experiences - but I persevered, and you will too. We sometimes fake the funk to skip the line, if that even makes sense. I knew I was talented and wanted to be heard. Frustration caused me to pretend to be something I was not.

A rock star's world shatters when his drop-dead gorgeous girlfriend, Terri Richardson, vanishes without a trace. Desperate, he turns to Johnny Walker, a hard-living P.I. with a knack for uncovering secrets—and a thirst for justice. With the help of his girlfriend, homicide detective Sandy Jenkins, Johnny dives into Portland's gritty, neon-lit music scene, a world of backstage betrayals, bitter rivalries, and dangerous obsessions. But the closer Johnny gets to the truth, the more tangled the web of deceit becomes, and the more he realizes that anyone in the band could be guilty.

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.

The Dark Side of Indie Survival is informative, entertaining, and a pleasure to listen to. In this book, I examined indie music's evolution and the differences between a record label artist and an independent artist. This book also examines the sometimes overwhelming challenges of an indie artist. The various emotional, professional, and marketing strategies that an artist may face by himself or herself are extensively discussed and analyzed.

Riley Wynn went from a promising singer-songwriter to a superstar overnight, thanks to her breakup song concept album and its unforgettable lead single. When Riley’s ex-husband claims the hit song is about him, she does something she hasn’t in ten years and calls Max Harcourt, her college boyfriend, and the real inspiration. Max hasn’t spoken to Riley since their relationship ended. He’s content with managing the retirement home his family owns, but it’s not the life he dreamed of filled with music. When Riley asks him to go public as her song-writing muse, he agrees on one condition.

Andrew Lauder is one of British record business's most significant and highly influential figures but outside the music industry few people will probably know his name. He's always retained a fan's perspective which, combined with an exceptional knowledge of music, meant he was at ease around musicians and never happier than spending time with them. During the later '60s and throughout the '70s in particular (working at the legendary United Artists), he had a knack of being one step ahead of the next trend.

Are you interested in learning about some of the most influential women in music? Perhaps you are an aspiring female musician searching for motivation from some of the best female musicians that have made it big? Or, maybe you are a musical historian trying to find an audiobook that goes into extensive and insightful details on the leading women in the music industry since the 1970s? These stories on female musical legends will empower and motivate you if you are looking for fresh inspiration to go after your own dreams...

"From the trailblazing mind of Young Penny, the sensational hip-hop artist who defied norms with hits like 'White Boy Money', 'Fair Casket', and 'Love International', comes a sonic tapestry unlike any other. "Queer Beats: Stories from LGBTQ+ Artists in the Music Industry", is a riveting, no-holds-barred exploration, and a "melodiously penned odyssey through the rhythms of queer representation in the world of music" (East Bay Express). Young Penny, who shattered ceilings by claiming the title of NYC's first openly gay gangsta rapper, orchestrates an intimate concert of voices, giving readers...

A rock star’s daughter searches for her place in the spotlight. A mother seeks to break free from a past that haunts her. As the daughter of legendary rock stars Max Taylor and Veronica Chiara-Taylor, Claire has always led a privileged life. Following her father’s passing, Claire strives to establish her own identity beyond her parents’ impressive shadows. But how? The offer to compete in a televised dance competition might be her moment to shine. Yet, can she maintain her focus while dealing with her complicated romantic desires and her worrisome, larger-than-life mother? Veronica is...

Do you want to know everything there is to know about the most influential bands since the 1970s? If you’ve read the odd book or article online that covers a couple of the most influential bands but are looking for a comprehensive guide on more than the top few, this is your audiobook! Maybe you’re in a band yourself and you are looking for some inspiration and motivation. Or perhaps you are simply a fan of everything about music and want one source where all of this information is available...Well, the good news is that you’ve found it!

This audiobook is a survival guide for emerging talent navigating the music industry and searching for a path to sustainability.

Em Como a música ficou grátis, o jornalista Stephen Witt investiga a fundo a história secreta da pirataria de músicas na internet, partindo dos engenheiros alemães criadores do mp3,, passando por uma fábrica de CDs na Carolina do Norte da qual um funcionário chamado Dell Glover vazou cerca de dois mil álbuns ao longo de uma década e também pelo centro de Manhattan, onde o executivo Doug Morris dominou o mercado mundial do rap, e finalmente mergulhando nos redutos mais obscuros da web até um site ilegal quatro vezes maior do que a loja do iTunes.

Leading Men in Music answers all your musical questions. This book is the only reference you’ll need for facts on the top influential male musicians since the 1970s. You’ll feel invested in each of these musical leaders as you learn more about them as real people, rather than celebrities.

Rock & Roll Detective: A Case Gone Platinum (Johnny Walker Novel 2) Ex-homicide inspector Johnny Walker thought he’d left the brutality behind when he retired from the Portland Police. Now a private investigator, Johnny gets pulled back into the dark underbelly of the city when a famous hip-hop artist hires him to find his missing stepbrother. The case takes a sinister turn when the stepbrother is found dead, and all fingers point to the rapper. The stepbrother, it turns out, wasn't just lost--he was holding onto a fortune in stolen cocaine. Framed for murder, Johnny is thrust back into ...

Step 4 focuses on two aspects of working within the music industry – legality and that all important issue of making money. Should you choose to write all or even part of your own songs, we’ll take you through the principles of song writing, breaking it down into its various components of lyrics, melody, rhythm and harmony. We’ll give you some ideas of what to write about and look at how professional musicians come up with their ideas.