Build Your Music Career From Scratch This book contains steps to becoming a successful performing and recording artist. Whether you are just starting your journey or have been building your career for years, this book has invaluable information that will help. What sets this book apart from other music business books is that the focus is mainly on you, the artist, and you being clear about who you are and what you want. This book does not assume that every musician or artist wants the same thing out of their music career, you are free to choose. Saying that, after you are clear about what it is that you want, you will be given the tools to discover how realistic your goals are and how much work it will take to attain your goals. Catering to the independent artist and musician, you will be given the strategies to get your goals accomplished with your current budget. This book covers topics on networking, outsourcing and finding free or inexpensive recording solutions. This book is great for anyone who has no idea about how the business of music works. Some of the Topics Covered The Basics of Music Publishing Most artists/musicians focus all of their energy on performing, that is just one way to make money. Becoming knowledgeable about music publishing will show you the many different avenues there are to make money from your music. What Role Does a Manager Play in Your Career You will become clear on the role a manager plays in your career as well as knowing at what point you are ready to have a manager. Get Gigs Getting gigs and performing is one of the things you must do. You will learn how to approach performance venues as well as how much to charge. Book a Tour You will find out that booking a tour is a very involved process, but not impossible. You will learn how to build your career to the point where you can book your own tour. Online Tools to Gain Exposure You will learn how to use social media and other tools that are specifically designed for artists and musicians. You will also learn what to look for in the coming years as new technologies develop. and much more... About the Author: Andrae Alexander is a Maryland native who is an accomplished musician, author, teacher and veteran who has served in The Marine Corps and The United States Navy Band of Washington, D.C. He has performed with, opened shows for and recorded with such artists like Estelle, Common, Ledisi, Vanessa Hudgens, Lily Tomlin, The Roots, Jill Scott, The Michigan Opera Theater and many more. You have seen Andrae on The Ellen Show, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Jimmy Kimmel Live, B.E.T. Presents, The Today Show, R&amp;B Diva's L.A. and on Kanye West and GLC's music video, "Big Screens". You can find out more information about Andrae Alexander at: andraealexander.com You can find out about Andrae's piano course, OMG Piano Course at: omgpiano.com

Build Your Music Career From Scratch: A Step By Step Guide to Becoming A Successful Artist (Creating Music Success With Andrae Alexander)

Arts & Photography

Alexander, Andrae

Music

Andrae Alexander

This book is a guide to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the American music industry from the perspectives of different segments of society - African American, Hispanic/Latino, Indigenous, Women, Asian, LGBTQ+, Mental Illness/Disorder and Physically Disabled/Different, Socioeconomic Status, and Religion. With the music industry's entrepreneurial activities being that of cultural monetization, analysis of the work of Laura Mulvey and her concept of the Male Gaze, specifically, the heterosexual white male, suggests that the societal lens used to view all segments of society are in the hands of a group that does not understand the historical nuances that shape the culture and current actions of each group represented, and the current lived experiences of each segment in society whose culture is monetized. This showcases a gap in understanding that presents an opportunity for deep cultural appreciation once the individual perspectives of each group are added to the collective mind.This volume will be unique in that it will provide an overview of each group's history in America, their current societal and music industry state, and possible solutions, with care taken to give voice to scholars from each community. An example of the need for this work comes from the African American community, where rappers have been consistently jailed for rap lyrics since the 1980s based on the assumption that rap was started by gang members. This shows the power of untrue societal assumptions in affecting laws that negatively affect a group, even though they are based on untruths that are perpetuated by executives - focusing mainly on the bottom line of their company - control of culture and social learning through media. Showing a lack of artistic autonomy, artists who sign with major labels often protest the content they are asked to create and release but must comply or remain in predatory contracts. Outside of sociology and media studies, which give broad overviews of each segment, there is no book that presents readers with historical documentation, a view of each group from multiple vantage points (internal and external), and how their history and social perceptions intersect in the music industry system to create crystalized pieces of culture that are filtered through the lens of Capitalism.

Guide to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Music Industry (SAGE Works)

Humor & Entertainment

Sage Publications, Inc.

A Step-By-Step Guide to Becoming a Successful Artist with tactical and strategic guidance. A how-to with personal anecdotes and experiences to reinforce the techniques and guidance.

Build Your Music Career From Scratch

Business & Money

Job Hunting & Careers

Running Wild Press

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