The Realist's Guide to a Successful Music Career

So you want to be a rock star. Or the next pop sensation. Or a country music artist. Or perhaps youre more intrigued by vital roles behind the scenes. The Realists Guide to a Successful Music Career reveals all the ins and outs of building a viable career in todays ever-changing music business. With blunt honesty paired with expert insight and encouragement this empathetic guide covers everything from building your brand and expanding outreach to finding and playing gigs and smart touring to critical marketing and developing your sound.Packed with practical real-life guidance and avoidable missteps the book vicariously takes you both onstage and backstage into the recording studio and on the road. And because experience is the best education The Realists Guide to a Successful Music Career contains exclusive interviews and wisdom from a wide range of all-stars and music insiders including: Huey Lewis - Susan Tedeschi - Chuck Leavell - Victor Wooten - Taylor HicksIvan Neville - Jake Cinninger - Nikki Glaspie - Pete Shapiro - Alicia KarlinVince Iwinski - Kevin Browning - Syd Schwartz - Chris Gelbuda - Robbie WilliamsWhether youre a seasoned pro looking to grow or an emerging talent looking to break out The Realists Guide to a Successful Music Career is the right note mentorship you need to take your gifts and passion to the next level.