Bookshelf

It's so easy in our fast paced world to want to "cut to the chase".

In the music business this is known as "being unprepared".

Did you know that the knowledge you need to have a successful career in music is available in books?

Yes, it's true that you still need "hands on" experience to fine tune your craft, whether it's performing, recording, marketing, or even, heaven forbid, negotiating.

Let's say for example that you do get that demo noticed by a label or publisher or agent and they are ready to sign a contract with you.

Will you know what to do?

Our industry is full of stories of inexperienced artists who have been taken advantage of by unscrupulous promoters.

It could happen to you.

Or how about the fine art of making the perfect recording?

After all, this is your product. Do you want to learn by trial and error or would it be good to get the basics mastered before you go into the studio and start spending your money on studio time?

If you are paying the bill, most studios are not overly concerned whether it's musically perfect or not. They are "on the clock".

You would not go into any other business without being armed with knowledge of how the business works, would you?

Treat your music business with the same respect.

We have assembled some of the best music business books available through our association with Amazon.com. We highly recommend these to you. http://www.akmusicvideo.com/blog/bookshelf/