Recommended books for artists and musicians
Our selection of useful books that we recommend for musicians
and artists.
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Books for Musicians
As recommended by Leicester band members
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The Future of the Music Business
"A good and thorough look at the future of music which can
only be beneficial for many of the people who wish to create a career as a
music group, music manager, A&R or label boss. It's always helpful and
insightful to read someone else's expert opinion on the business and its future.
"
Secrets of Negotiating a Record Contract
From the authors of The Music Management Bible
this new book was released on 1 December 2010. You can order yours
for by following the link below:
Punk Rock: An Oral History
by John Robb.
A thoroughly good
read.
How to succeed in the music business
Trevor Locke writes: I have been reading this book for
a couple of years now. I have found it a really useful guide to songwriting,
recording, artist management and many other topics that crop up when your
working a band or a solo artist. And the cartoons are really funny too!
Rock 'n' Roll Singers Survival Handbook
In 2006 The Guardian rated Our Band
Could Be Your Life as one of the 50 best music books ever written.
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