Music Business Hacks by Simon Tam
Do you have 15 minutes to spare? If you want to spend more time doing and less time reading, this is going to be your kind of book. This isn't the kind of cover-to-cover manual on the music business where you have to figure out how to apply vague concepts to your career. No, this is your recipe book for music business success. Every section is broken down into short bites with specific actions that you can take to begin taking control of your music career right away. You'll learn things like: How to book your own tours How to get sponsors Who you should hire Using social media in a way that actually works How to become a better musician How to be more strategic with your art Crammed with over 2,000 tips and idea-generators, this book will let you hack your way through the music business. Also, it features advice from A&R reps, label owners, publicists, attorneys, artists, and more
Simon is best known as the founder of The Slants, the world's first and only all-Asian American dance rock band. Simon's unique approach to marketing and activism has been featured on NPR's All Things Considered, Bloomberg News, USA Today, Comcast/XFINITY, Myx TV, Fuse TV, The Los Angeles Times, ELLE Magazine (Spain), Space Shower TV (Japan), and thousands more. His work has appeared in over 80 countries across six continents. Simon has coordinated and appeared at over 1,200 events around the world, including major festivals such as SXSW, MusicFestNW, and the Asian Street Heritage Fair, both as a professional musician as well as a speaker. In 2012, Simon worked with the United States Department of Defense on Operation Gratitude, a series of concerts to uplift the spirits of military stationed overseas during the holidays. Simon's book, How to Get sponsorships and Endorsements reached #15 on Amazon.com's bestselling books for non-profits and charities within 48 hours of its release. Simon's music has won multiple Album of the Year and Editor's Choice awards. Simon also serves multiple non-profit organizations as a board member, leader, and volunteer. His marketing projects and volunteerism has earned several innovation and service awards. In 2012, Simon was nominated as one of the 50 Most Influential Portlanders. You can find Simon's writing and current projects at: www.simontam.biz
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| ISBN 13 | 9780615980157 |
| ISBN 10 | 0615980155 |
| Title | Music Business Hacks |
| Author | Simon Tam |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Pace Publishing |
| Year published | 2014-05-31 |
| Number of pages | 412 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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