Had a track featured on the Dj Excellence radio show.
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Thanks man! and check out the show….
http://www.djexcellence.net/2012/03/golden-age-excellence-episode-24.html
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Thanks man! and check out the show….
http://www.djexcellence.net/2012/03/golden-age-excellence-episode-24.html
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I get asked allot about what books to read in regards to making it in the music industry, marketing and general technical knowledge. You may or may not know that I am an insane bookworm and read constantly. As time permits I will try and keep this list updated. So on to my favorite books…
Steal Like an Artist
Impressive book about creativity, where ideas come from and being an artist.
Making Money Making Music: No Matter Where You Live
This is an fantastic book, especially for live musicians to keep food on your table!
The Savvy Musician: Building a Career, Earning a Living & Making a Difference
I love this guy, David is brilliant and wicked practical.
All Marketers Are Liars: The Power of Telling Authentic Stories in a Low-Trust World
Seth is the man, subscribe to his blog now! The musician who wins is the one who markets the best, and no one does it better than Seth!
Purple Cow: Transform Your Business by Being Remarkable
Another amazing book from Seth Godin, this one really made me think about new and interesting ways to package and market image/music.
Tribes
More Seth Godin, and this one talks about the music business at length. A must read!
Guerrilla Marketing on the Internet
Some great ideas on how to market on the Internet with out spending much money.
Tape Op: The Book About Creative Music Recording
Tape op is simply the BEST magazine for audio engineers or anyone who loves to record and this book has some of the best interviews from over the years. I LOVE tape op, oh and do subscribe to the magazine right? It’s FREE so do it!
Creative Music Production: Joe Meek’s Bold Techniques
Joe Meek is who invented modern recording, learn your roots!
Remixer’s Bible Build Better Beats
This book has some great tips on making music emotional, I was also fortunate enough to work with a few of the authors, and boy do they know the craft!
How to DJ Right: The Art and Science of Playing Records
Great advice for playing the right music at the right time!
How to Win Friends & Influence People
Stupid title, but great advice for how to deal with people. The advice has been hard for me to follow at times, but when I do the results are fantastic and it has made me a better, kinder person.
Music 3.0
Amazing advice and insights in to the current state of the music business.
Really great advice on making your music viral.
Jumpstart Your Music Career
A primer in the music business, and wonderful ideas on how to move ahead!
Art and Fear
Why can’t you get your art made? Why can’t you show it to the world? What is holding you back? Amazing insights in to the psychology of creativity.
Zen and the Art of Mixing
I had been mixing records for years when I read this book, and it took my mixing abilities to new levels!
Also you need to read his other book for comedic relief
The Daily Adventures of Mixerman
I laughed so hard I almost pissed my pants!
The Touring Musician: A Small-Business Approach to Booking Your Band on the Road
Learn how to stay profitable on the road, good stuff!
And yes, I have read all of these books and yes this is only the short list!
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Song Produced by Drunk Pedestrians. Enjoy!
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be ready
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Check it out by clicking here
http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/tyranny-of-the-urgent/id446129377?uo=4
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Stay tuned on where to get, should be up on the inter-webs soon.
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Here it is for free!
http://drunkpedestrians.bandcamp.com/album/tyranny-of-the-urgent
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