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"There has never been a greater need for practical DIY marketing advice from a musician who has been there and succeeded than now, at a time when new technologies make it more possible than ever for musicians to attract attention independently and leverage their own careers, and record industry professionals look exclusively for developed artists who are already successful. Written by a professional musician for other musicians, [this] is a proactive,...
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#1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts delivers a novel of ambition and passion as two musicians get a second chance at love.
Five years ago, Raven Williams and Brandon Carstairs were the celebrity couple of the day, dominating the gossip columns. And though their breakup devastated Raven personally, her professional life continued to flourish.
Now Brandon is back, dangling the project of a lifetime in front of her:...
Five years ago, Raven Williams and Brandon Carstairs were the celebrity couple of the day, dominating the gossip columns. And though their breakup devastated Raven personally, her professional life continued to flourish.
Now Brandon is back, dangling the project of a lifetime in front of her:...
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Ice age: Heading south to avoid a bad case of global frostbite, a group of migrating misfit creatures embarks on a quest to reunite a human baby with his tribe.
Rio: Blu, an exotic pet bird, believes he's the last of his kind - until he learns he has a female counterpart in Rio de Janeiro and sets out on the adventure of a lifetime to meet her!
Alvin and the chipmunks: When struggling songwriter Dave Seville opens his home to a talented trio of...
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Early in their careers most musicians find it hard to believe that their band might ever make enough money to fight over. But sooner than you think success may arrive, and without clear terms of how the band is organized and who controls what rights, your best friends and fellow musicians may become your worst enemies. Anyone who seeks to enter the complex world of the music business ought to know what to do in order to avoid derailing a high-speed...
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"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...
88) Working in music
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Takes readers on a backstage tour of working in music, from singers to producers. Spreads highlight the skills and education readers will need, feature career spotlights, and show readers and where the future of the field is headed.
89) Expresso bongo
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A sly, sleazy and unscrupulous music agent, Johnny Jackson, trolls the neon-streaked sidewalks of London's SoHo district in search of fresh meat to exploit. He finds it in a teen-packed coffee bar where a pompadoured rebel is dazzling his peers with his pouty, Presleyish voice and a talent for pounding the skins. Johnny renames the kid "Bongo" Herbert and with the help of his stripper girlfriend guides the potential teen idol to fame.
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Fab life novels volume 2
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After landing a recording contract, Sunday Tolliver tours with her diva cousin, Dreya, and becomes the object of affection of Truth, the tour's bad-boy star, all in front of the lens of a reality television show.
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"Today's music business is more challenging than ever, but music's availability and the consumption of this powerful force offer unprecedented opportunities for those with the desire to succeed. Music Business Essentials: A Guide for Aspiring Professionals takes musicians and beginning business students on a journey full of vital nuts and bolts knowledge as well as practical wisdom from a veteran industry professional. Today's music business is more...
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Talented but naive composer Winslow Leach brings his rock cantata based on "Faust" to corrupt rock producer/impresario Swan, meeting a talented singer named Phoenix in the process. Swan steals the cantata, seeing it as the perfect music for the opening night of the Paradise, his new rock palace, then has Winslow sent to prison on trumped-up charges to get rid of him. When Winslow hears Swan's debased version of his songs he escapes and is horribly...
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Fab life novels volume 3
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With a smash album and her own reality show, Sunday Tolliver has finally arrived. But success brings a whole new set of challenges including a diva cousin and a bad-boy rapper who are trying to get payback by wrecking her reputation, a gifted new collaborator who is trying to sabotage her follow-up album, and a more complicated love life.
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This updated second edition will teach you how to take charge of your musical career with crucial do-it-yourself strategies. Filled with empowering resources and tips for self-managed musicians, including: How to write a business plan, create press kits, sharpen your business chops; Using the Internet to promote your music; How to customize your demos for maximum exposure; Secrets to getting your music played on the radio; 12 things you can do to...
96) Not fade away
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From David Chase, creator of The Sopranos, comes a story about discovering your passions, following your dreams, and finding yourself. It's the 1960s and rock n' roll is changing the world. Inspired by a bold new era and his success in a local band, Douglas drops out of college to pursue his musical dreams, only to discover the harsh realities of the music industry. Douglas is forced to choose between listening to his father or listening to his heart....
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Apunta a las estrellas es la guía esencial e imprescindible para todo el que quiera transformar sus sueños musicales en realidad¿Tienes potencial y talento? ¡Buenísimo! ¿Pero sabías que el talento solo no te llevará al estrellato? Para alcanzar a las estrellas, primero tienes que saber dónde apuntar y cuáles son las herramientas que te ayudarán a transformar tu pasión en una gran carrera.Leila Cobo, una experta clave de la industria, es...
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Struggling songwriter Dave Seville opens his home to a talented trio of chipmunks named Alvin, Simon, and Theodore. When they become overnight music sensations, a greedy record producer tries to exploit the 'boys.' Now Dave must use a little human ingenuity and a lot of 'munk mischief to get his furry family back before it's too late.
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Meet the Cheetah Girls, four New York teens facing the challenges of growing up as they sing and dance their way toward that elusive record deal. As the girls are gearing up to rehearse for the school talent competition, they're discovered by famous record producer Jackal Johnson. But the foursome soon learn that their big break is not what they expected since Jackal wants to remake them into something they are not. Ultimately, the path of stardom...
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Appearances mean everything to Delilah Dupree Jewel. So after hearing of her daughter-in-law's sudden death, Delilah decides that coming to the rescue of her long estranged son Jesse and her granddaughter Tamara would be a good look ... though Lord knows she'll have to dig hard to find her maternal instincts. But Delilah quickly discovers that Jesse wants nothing to do with her and Tamara isn't interested in her career advice.