The Working Musician's Handbook for Professional Success

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So, you've decided to become a professional musician-to turn your passion into a career. Now what? Unlike many professions, there is no clear-cut path to success in the music industry. Emmy-winning music producer, studio/session guitarist, and award-winning educator, Kris Hawkins explains some of the most basic and highly misunderstood concepts about what it takes to be a professional musician. Questions are answered like: "How do I find a gig?", "How much do I get paid?", "What is a copyright?", "What's a PRO?" With over two decades of experience in the industry, Hawkins shares some of the insights that he has gained-successes as well as failures-in the hopes that you will learn from his missteps and triumphs. The Working Musician's Handbook for Professional Success focuses on real-life situations, including: ¿Asserting your value ¿Dealing with clients ¿Protecting your work ¿Treating your music as a business ¿Financial management ¿Finding work and networking There are many twists and turns within the music industry, and it can seem like a daunting task to try to understand it all. This handbook is your navigator and will help you develop a workable and effective strategy to start your career off on the right foot.