Garage Bands

Today, the spread of digital music grants artists unprecedented opportunities to create, market, and distribute their songs. This volume teaches aspiring musicians all of the practical steps to hitting it big in the music world such as setting a practice schedule, booking studio time, distributing their music, and even promoting their bands through social media sites. Engaging sidebars and thorough text make this a must-read for any reader hoping create and market their own tunes.

Years ago, anyone could start a band a jam in their garage, but getting the music out there to be heard by the masses was quite an uphill climb. Today with the help of the Internet and a little online marketing know-how, it's much easier for a band to get their music heard around the globe. This volume offers readers practical information on how to promote and distribute their music on Web sites, social networks, and file-sharing software so that they can become rock stars with the click of a button.

When they first begin to jam and develop a unique style and sound, few young garage band players are thinking of music as a business. Little do they realize what will be involved if they pursue professional music careers. This insightful volume provides readers with valuable information about managing a band: what to look for in a band manager or management team, getting gigs, controlling a band's sound, and much more. Readers will learn through clear, age-appropriate text, about legal matters, such as a band members' agreement, manager's contract, lawyer fees, security and insurance issues, and ways to protect a band's name and music.

Many of the songs that stay with us as personal rock and pop anthems started in the discordant echoing of a garage or basement practice space. Making music with others is a fun way to share joys, concerns, and stories. For driven musicians, it can become a wonderful way to share a piece of themselves with the world. This electrifying book covers all the requirements for starting a band. Readers will see that-like members of any team-band mates need to be willing to compromise, learn from one another, work together, and persevere. Helpful tips such as choosing a band name, drawing up a band "constitution," and taking advantage of editing software are included.