Sing For Your Supper
A DIY Guide to Playing Music, Writing Songs, and Booking Your Own Gigs
Nonfiction, Entertainment, Music, Business & Technical, Recording & Reproduction, Instruments & Instruction, Techniques, Theory & Criticism
| Author: | David Rovics | ISBN: | 9781604861587 |
| Publisher: | PM Press | Publication: | July 1, 2008 |
| Imprint: | PM Press | Language: | English |
| Author: | David Rovics |
| ISBN: | 9781604861587 |
| Publisher: | PM Press |
| Publication: | July 1, 2008 |
| Imprint: | PM Press |
| Language: | English |
Succinct and to the point, David Rovics demystifies the very different skills necessary to cultivate the arts of songwriting, guitar-playing and tour booking. In an era when the truly independent record label is virtually a thing of the past, Rovics explains how itas possible to make a living as a recording artist without a label. At a time when the corporate record industry is suing music fans for sharing music, Rovics explains why the internet is good for independent artists, and how to utilize its potential. For those hoping to get a major record deal and become rich and famous, look elsewhere. But if youare looking to make a living as an independent artist, this pamphlet is a must-read.
Succinct and to the point, David Rovics demystifies the very different skills necessary to cultivate the arts of songwriting, guitar-playing and tour booking. In an era when the truly independent record label is virtually a thing of the past, Rovics explains how itas possible to make a living as a recording artist without a label. At a time when the corporate record industry is suing music fans for sharing music, Rovics explains why the internet is good for independent artists, and how to utilize its potential. For those hoping to get a major record deal and become rich and famous, look elsewhere. But if youare looking to make a living as an independent artist, this pamphlet is a must-read.
