Published: July 08, 2011
Words: 109,381 (approximate)
Language: English
ISBN: 9781465772602

Short description

The Rock and Roll Times- Music Industry Bible's aim is to show bands how they can do it for themselves. From recording their CD, to PRS and Publishing, to getting a Manager, Touring, Press and Publicity, Merchandise, How to set up their own Record Label amongst other chapters on all aspects of the music industry. This is a music industry guide for the New Music Business.

Extended description

'The Rock and Roll Times - Music Industry Bible is a new book aimed, designed and written to inspire, educate and give insight to new and old bands, musicians and labels alike, who wish to create or further their career in the music industry. By learning exactly how the music industry works, they can then implement the same structure into building their public profile, fan-base, record and merchandise sales - as well as increasing touring opportunities.

The book covers in detail what A&R really think and how you should and shouldn’t approach them; to what a music publisher does and why you will need a manager. Want to know how to get your music on iTunes and into 2000 shops across America? Then the chapter on distribution is for you. From Merchandise to CD manufacturing, how to build your own press team to setting up a record label and touring, The Rock and Roll Times will give you insights and guidance on all of the following chapters:
1. A&R
2. PUBLISHING (Read more) 'The Rock and Roll Times - Music Industry Bible is a new book aimed, designed and written to inspire, educate and give insight to new and old bands, musicians and labels alike, who wish to create or further their career in the music industry. By learning exactly how the music industry works, they can then implement the same structure into building their public profile, fan-base, record and merchandise sales - as well as increasing touring opportunities.

The book covers in detail what A&R really think and how you should and shouldn’t approach them; to what a music publisher does and why you will need a manager. Want to know how to get your music on iTunes and into 2000 shops across America? Then the chapter on distribution is for you. From Merchandise to CD manufacturing, how to build your own press team to setting up a record label and touring, The Rock and Roll Times will give you insights and guidance on all of the following chapters:
1. A&R
2. PUBLISHING
3. MANAGEMENT
4. MUSIC AGENT
5. PROMOTERS
6. MUSIC LAW AND LEGAL ADVICE
7. THE BAND
8. SONGWRITING
9. REHEARSALS
10. THE STUDIO
11. WEBSITES
12. GIGGING AND TOURING
13. CD PRESSING
14. DISTRIBUTION
15. MERCH
16. MAKING A VIDEO
17. SETTING UP A RECORD LABEL
18. SETTING UP A FESTIVAL
19. ACCOUNTING
20. SEEKING FUNDING
21. MUSIC COLLECTION SOCIETIES
22. MUSIC INDUSTRY EVENTS
23. FOR THOSE ABOUT TO ROCK
24. REFERENCE MATERIALS

The digital revolution in technology has changed the face of music forever. This change redefines how bands are sought, signed and delivered to the marketplace. Bands will still chase record deals and A&R personnel will mostly still say no. Increasingly, bands are having to reach a certain stage of development before a record label will take a look.

It’s a well-documented fact that most bands will never sign that elusive record deal. And with an estimated 3 million bands on my space that’s a lot of bands flying around cyber space aimlessly. Does that mean they cannot forge a career in music? Nope. Does it mean, as the music industry goes through its biggest ever shift in how it does business, that bands can set up their shop? Yep.

So how do they do that? Simple. It’s called organisation.
The digital platform is the single biggest revolution to enter the musician’s arena. Cost has always been the single biggest prohibitive factor facing any artist. With digital technology, that cost diminished and opened up a whole new way a musician could do business. And that’s the key. The music industry is a business. Whilst bands can create a platform to sell their music, they still need an infrastructure around them to capitalise on and grow.

The Rock and Roll Times aim is to show those bands how they can do it for themselves. From recording their CD, to PRS and Publishing, to getting a Manager, Touring, Press and Publicity, Merchandise, how to set up their own Record Label amongst other chapters on all aspects of the music industry, the book’s sole aim is to get bands into thinking they have more power than they realise, more opportunities to reach a wider audience and the chance to make a living from the one thing they love: Music.

This book will show each band that instead of chasing ghosts, they can manifest a reality, build their temple, and show the world who they are. We are looking at the creation of thousands of record labels being born. That’s the future of the music industry. It’s in the hands of the new bands emerging from the streets. The days where bands rely on traditional record labels are gone. It's on of the greatest times in history for bands to create, sell and perform their music. The Rock and Roll Times - Music Industry Bible aims to show you how.
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Tags

songwriting, guitar, metallica, music industry, merchandise, ar, iron maiden, music publishing, music management, record deals, press and pr, digital distribution, recording studio, gigging and touring, rod smallwood, music law and legal advice, studio production

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Review by: Adriana Rubio on Sep. 19, 2011 :
“The Rock and Roll Times - Music Industry Bible” is an educational book written to inspire and give insight to new young bands and musicians who wish to build a career in the music industry. It provides accurate information on how to lead their musical careers by themselves. A MUST READ!
(reviewed long after purchase)

Review by: Leslaw Dutkowski on Sep. 04, 2011 :
Well, I've been asked for review, but to be honest I'm still in the process of reading Will's book. It's so meticulously written, yet at the same time interesting, that I talked to myself, there is no rush. Step by step, carefully, with attention to what will observed in music business, and he did a lot! I think before parent will buy your talented offspring guitar, drum kit, keyboards, fiddle or any other instrument, ma or dad should first provide fruit of their inconditional (hopefully) and passionate (also, hopefully) love with pro and contra arguments, which Mr. Beatie carefully collected in span of years, I suppose. Your beloved baby perhaps will be more carefull with choosing career path, or better, it will be able not to let get screwed up / ripped off by so-called businessmen, record company guys, "brilliant" managers. OK, right now I won't waste my time on writing since I should read the Bible thoroughly, right? :) Congrats Will. I have not the slightest doubt, that as soon as I get to the back cover, I will be willing to say again, what I'd written above.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

Review by: Alaina Henderson on Aug. 31, 2011 :
If you’re a budding rock star you probably already live by the notion that rock ‘n’ roll should be a religion, and now courtesy of author Will Beattie, ‘The Rock and Roll Times – Music Industry Bible’ is here. It’s everything you’ll need for starting off and staying at the top in the music business.
Whether you’re interested in behind the scenes such as PR and A&R, or being in the spotlight singing, playing guitar or otherwise, all the golden nuggets about the business are right here. It also details what the industry big guns look for in bands and well structured hints and tips on how to achieve the right angles. As this is insider knowledge from someone who has worked in A&R, you’re getting advice from a different perspective that might otherwise be hard to come across.
Laid out clearly with separate sections – very bible-like – it’s easy to go straight to the ‘psalm’ for your needs. From promotion, to songwriting, to gigging, to legal advice, you learn it’s not just about making good music to get to the top, it’s about drive, passion, hunger, charisma and a whole lot of hard work.
Another great thing is the way it’s written. The language used is relaxed and friendly, a bit like having a chat with someone more than reading a how-to manual. This makes for a great and interesting read whether you’re trying to get into the business or not. There’s references to well known bands for the reader to relate to, such as AC/DC and Metallica, so you even get some insider gossip about them too.
Whether you’re looking to start a band, get into the music business or interested in the industry as a whole, this is great. Easy to understand, enjoyable to read and from an intelligent insider point of view. It’s a long way to the top if you wanna rock ‘n’ roll, but keep the faith, and read on……
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

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