June 2003 About the Author Bronson Herrmuth
120 page Paperback 5.5'' x 8.5''
ISBN 0-9745020-0-6
Price = $15.00 Book Reviews
Table Of Contents
Dedication & Acknowledgements - Dedication (2.1 MB) mp3 audio narrated by Author
Chapter 1 - The Band
Chapter 2 - Booking Your Band
Chapter 3 - Rehearsing - Rehearsing (5.5 MB) mp3 narrated by Author
Chapter 4 - Your Promotional Package
Chapter 5 - Your Show
Chapter 6 - Fan Clubs
Chapter 7 - Your Name - Your Name (8.6 MB) mp3 narrated by Author
Chapter 8 - Recording Your Music
Chapter 9 - Merchandising
Chapter 10 - Transportation
Chapter 11 - Your Road Crew
Chapter 12 - The Magic Wand
Chapter 13 - Myths about the Music Business
Chapter 14 - Opening the Closed Door
Chapter 15 - Music Conferences
Chapter 16 - Teachers and Coaches
Chapter 17 - Contests and Competitions
Chapter 18 - Your Producer
Chapter 19 - Looking for a Music Publisher
Chapter 20 - Sacrifice
Chapter 21 - Sponsors and Endorsements
Chapter 22 - Your Agent
Chapter 23 - Benefits and Charitys
Chapter 24 - The Big 3
Chapter 25 - Your Manager
Chapter 26 - Performing Rights Organizations
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