Working Musician's Handbook for Professional Success

Working Musician's Handbook for Professional Success Synopsis

So, you've decided to become a professional musicianto 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 gainedsuccesses as well as failuresin the hopes that you will learn from his missteps and triumphs.

The Working Musicians Handbook for Professional Success focuses on real-life situations, including:Asserting your valueDealing with clientsProtecting your workTreating your music as a businessFinancial managementFinding work and networkingThere 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.