Learning how to read standard staff notation for guitar doesn't have to be painfully boring! A Modern Method For Guitar (Volume 1) by William G. Leavitt is the answer. It starts out like most beginning method books with a quick introduction of the guitar. This includes how to tune the guitar and other fundamental music concepts. The staff, clef, sharps, flats, key … [Read more...] about How to Read Staff Notation For Guitar
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Music Industry Bible – All You Need to Know About the Music Business
An entertainment lawyer's up-to-date guide to the ins and outs of the financial and legal ends of the music business. Required reading for Music Business majors at Berklee College of Music. … [Read more...] about Music Industry Bible – All You Need to Know About the Music Business
Musician’s Business and Legal Guide – Overview of the Music Industry
Written specifically for musicians and songwriters by respected legal and business experts in the music industry. Required reading for Music Business majors at Berklee College of Music and other music schools. Covers a wide range of music industry topics from legal entities, copyright, publishing, managers, agents, contracts and more. … [Read more...] about Musician’s Business and Legal Guide – Overview of the Music Industry
Hit Men: Chronicling Greed, Profits and Power of Music Labels
Hit Men is the controversial expose of the inner workings of the music industry. Features stories about venality, greed, and corruption of the music business. Including tales of all its shady practices from the '50s to the '80s. Documents the greed, vendettas, rivalries, shakedowns, and payoffs that powered the music hits. … [Read more...] about Hit Men: Chronicling Greed, Profits and Power of Music Labels
Music Business Books
These music business books are some of the best music industry books. They have almost everything you need to know about the music industry. I ran across these oldies but goodies while doing some spring cleaning. Back in the day these were used as the text books for several music business courses at Berklee College of Music. Based on the reviews and comments the current … [Read more...] about Music Business Books
King’s X Authorized Biography Available for Pre-order
King's X: The Oral History by Greg Prato is now available for pre-order, it is the authorized biography of the band. The American rock band that often defies categorization combines progressive metal, funk and soul with sometimes Beatles-esque vocal arrangements to create their own unique sound that has influenced many musicians and bands. This book explores the … [Read more...] about King’s X Authorized Biography Available for Pre-order
All You Need to Know About the Music Business
An entertainment lawyer's up-to-date guide to the ins and outs of the financial and legal ends of the music business. Required reading for Music Business majors at Berklee College of Music. … [Read more...] about All You Need to Know About the Music Business