The Working Musician's Handbook for Professional Success : How to Establish Your Value in the Real World Hardback
by Kris Hawkins
Part of the Music Pro Guides series
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So, you've decided to become a professional musician-to turn your passion into a career.
Now what? Unlike many professions, there is no clear-cut path to success in the music industry.
EMMY-winning music producer, studio/session guitarist, and award-winning educator, Kris Hawkins explains some of the most basic and highly misunderstood concepts about what it takes to be a professional musician.
Questions are answered like: "How do I find a gig?"; "How much do I get paid?"; "How much do I charge?"; "What's a PRO?" With over two decades of experience in the industry, Hawkins shares some of the insights that he has gained-successes as well as failures-in the hopes that you will learn from his missteps and triumphs.
The Working Musician's Handbook for Professional Success focuses on real-life situations, including:Asserting your value Dealing with clients Protecting your work Treating your music as a business Financial managementFinding work and networkingThere are many twists and turns within the music industry, and it can seem like a daunting task to try to understand it all.
This handbook is your navigator and will help you develop a workable and effective strategy to start your career off on the right foot.
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- Format:Hardback
- Pages:236 pages, Text Boxes; Illustrations, unspecified; Halftones, Black & White including Black & White
- Publisher:Rowman & Littlefield
- Publication Date:15/05/2022
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- ISBN:9781538161982
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:236 pages, Text Boxes; Illustrations, unspecified; Halftones, Black & White including Black & White
- Publisher:Rowman & Littlefield
- Publication Date:15/05/2022
- Category:
- ISBN:9781538161982