Promoting Your Music

Promoting Your Musicis designed to help fledgling songwriters/performers to better promote their music. While many dream of a career as a singer/songwriter, few know how to go about getting bookings; copyrighting and protecting their songs; making promotional recordings; getting radio and print coverage; and negotiating contracts for appearances. This book covers all of these topics and more, aimed at everyone from the absolute beginner to the more seasoned performer, to help them avoid the common pitfalls and problems encountered along the road to success.The authors draw on years of experience as songwriters and performers. They also have conducted interviews with many singer/songwriters who share their experiences, both good and bad, as they've worked their way up from local gigs to full-time careers. Throughout, practical tips are highlighted and real-life stories help illuminate common issues faced by all performers/songwriters.Promoting Your Musicwill appeal to all want-to-be and up-and-coming singer/performers. It will also serve as an ancillary text for music business, career, and performance courses.May, Tom is the author of 'Promoting Your Music ', published 2007 under ISBN 9780415977579 and ISBN 0415977576.