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How to Be Your Own Booking Agent
The Musician’s
& Performing Artist’s
Guide
To Successful Touring
UPDATED Revised 2nd Edition. (2006).
492 Pages.
by Jeri
Goldstein
Updated
and Revised 2nd Edition (2006)
$29.95 +
S&H (Print Edition Only)
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A Message from David Nevue, founder of
the Music Biz Academy...
I've
been hearing about this book for
years, and finally decided to check
it out. I have to say quite honestly
that this may well be the BEST book
on the music business as a whole
that I've ever read. I was so impressed by it
and I ENJOYED it.
I kept
finding myself amazed by the books
depth on so many topics. Every aspect
of doing business as an independent
musician is covered. I
actually think the title of this
book is somewhat misleading, because
while the book certainly does cover the topic
of How to Be Your Own Booking
Agent, it contains so
much more information than what
you'd expect from a book with this
title. It's more than just
a book about managing your own tour,
it's a book about managing the entire
scope of your life and career as
an independent artist.
For example, chapter headings include...
Preparing
to Do Business
and You
Are A Small Business Entrepreneur
which instruct you on how to set
up your music as a professional business.
First
Encounters
teaches you exactly how to present
yourself when making cold calls
and how to master making a very
good first impression.
The
Promotional Package
covers press kits, press releases,
one-sheets, working with graphic
artists and how to keep press package costs
down.
The
Art of Negotiating
teaches you exactly that in exceptional
detail.
Lots
of Contract
Examples;
everything from Letters of Intent
to Contract Riders, Technical Riders
and how to read, write and understand
the small print in common music
business contracts.
The
Art of Touring
covers audience development, regional
touring, the roles of festivals,
contests, showcases, house concerts,
national tours, the college market,
niche marketing, crossing the border
into Canada and so much more.
Managing
the Road
gives you lots of practical information
you must know about travel, working
with agencies, a touring check list,
discount travel programs, and a
long list of resources.
Conferences,
and how to expand your market into
them by playing at showcases and industry
events.
Funding
Sources:
where and how to apply for grants
and sponsorships.
Marketing
Your Act
though publicists, mailing lists,
interviews, previews, reviews and
more.
Accessing
the Print, Radio and Television Media:
Three chapters on this subject,
giving you an insight as to how
to approach, and make headway into
each one of them.
Internet
Marketing
is covered in a chapter, as is Working
with a Record Label,
Working
with Professional Agents and Managers,
Hiring
Help
and guidelines on When
to Quit Your Day Job.
I
cannot recommend this book highly
enough. It is an absolute must read
for ANY artist or musician who's
ready to step into a more successful
music career!
Get
this book! It's available in a print
edition for just $29.95.
The
book is 492 pages, easy to read
and understand, and at that price
it's a bargain.
Since 1998, the award-winning, How To Be Your Own Booking
Agent has been among the top selling music and performing arts business
books. It is regularly selected each semester by professors teaching music
business and the performing arts and continually recommended by musicians and
performing artists worldwide. Jeri Goldstein’s unique step-by-step guide and
resource book is artfully organized into 492 pages of savvy advice, realistic
methods and action plans for the performing artist and is now available in its
UPDATED Revised 2nd Edition. (2006)
This completely updated edition provides current information
about immigration regulations for touring artists, new technology advances in
digital and electronic press kits and web design basics along with exciting new
insights from experienced professionals in the entertainment business. There are
24 chapters enhanced with completely updated resource sections following each
chapter packed with recommended books, directories, web sites, businesses and
new conferences helping artists achieve their career goals and this revised
edition is truly THE Musician’s & Performing Artist’s Guide To
Successful Touring!
How To Be Your Own Booking Agent: THE Musician’s &
Performing Artist’s Guide To Successful Touring, tackles such topics as:
The Art of Negotiating; How to Make Cold Calls; Setting Long Term Goals;
Effective Telephone Techniques; Creating An Effective Promotional Package;
Contracts; The Art of Touring; Managing the Road; Conferences; Trade Shows and
Industry Events; Funding Sources; Crossing Borders--U.S./Canada Touring;
Marketing Your Act; Accessing the Media: Print, Radio, Television and The
Internet; Working with Your Record Company; Working with Managers and Agents;
When to Quit Your Day Job; Hiring Help and Ethics and Attitudes.
Industry
Quotes...
“My
bookshelves are filled with
probably every book ever written
about the music business, and
twenty books on marketing, PR,
and business strategy. But,
I found How To Be Your Own Booking
Agent to be the most helpful
book on that, “making money,
making music” topic that I’ve
ever seen. It’s 490 pages filled
with hot tips from *hundreds*
of industry veterans. Every
page has quotes and snippets
along the edge, so you can leave
this on your dinner table and
flip through it whenever you
have a minute, and *still* learn
something every day.”
-
Derek Sivers, founder,
CEO, CDBABY
“Truly
Exceptional! I’m amazed at the
depth and breadth of material
Ms. Goldstein has compiled in
one volume. This book belongs
in every musician’s library.”
- Micah Solomon,
President, Oasis CD Manufacturing
“How
To Be Your Own Booking Agent
is one of the most important
music industry books on the
market today. Jeri Goldstein’s
expert advice, tips, techniques,
and career strategies will guide
you on your path to success.
If you’re serious about a career
in music, then this book is
a MUST-HAVE.”
- Shawn
Fields, CEO, Getsigned.com
The information in How to Be Your Own Booking Agent is
visually accessible with worksheets and a variety of forms included throughout
the book that may be copied for the artist's use and convenience. Jeri has
answered most of the burning questions, provided immediately usable methods and
tackled many of the foreseeable problems. Most importantly, though, she offers
the performing artist a step-by-step guide to create a successful touring
career. Get your copy now for just $29.95.
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