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JPM VIEWS 4
INDIE
ARTIST/PRODUCER HANDBOOK
Posted on 8/22/2006 at 5:01 AM
Today Blue
Canoe Digital is releasing an ebook (downloadable electronic
book) that I had the pleasure of co-authoring with famed Curtis
Mayfield alumni and platinum producer, Buzz Amato.
It was a pleasure and an honor to work and compile my musical experiences
for the Indie
Artist/Producer Handbook. This ebook is designed for all artists,
bands, composers, arrangers, engineers and producers regardless
of skill or current level of success. The focus of this book is
about taking control of one's destiny, sharing your gifts and helping
to achieve an overall balance between art and business.
Check out the Chapter
Index.
Preview
from book: (page 9)
When I was first approached about contributing to this book, I had
reservations about being a part of this collaboration. While I admired
and respected my fellow coauthor and while I was extremely honored
to be considered for this book, I thought, “What am I
going to write about?” “What do I have to offer
in terms of information about surviving in the twenty-first century
digital revolution?”
I started reflecting
on my experiences and my growth both as a player and person and
I realized that maybe I could offer a few opinions and advice to
those trying to keep up with surviving in the twenty-first century.
I realized that from the time when I started working on my first
independent CD ten years ago, that the music business has dramatically
changed with the dawn of the digital age and the world wide web.
In order to keep up with the ever evolving entertainment industry,
I’ve had to reevaluate my mission and game plan many times
in the last decade. I concluded that yes, maybe I could offer a
few words of encouragement to those that want to share their music
with a global audience but feel overwhelmed at where to begin.
In this twenty first century, artists/musicians/performers have
to wear so many hats in order to survive, especially if you haven’t
had a “hit” recording or don’t have a
record deal. If you are an independent artist, It isn’t just
about making music anymore, it’s also about learning how to
share your sounds in this new global marketplace. The world wide
web has made anything you dare to dream possible and even a reality.
It is possible for an independent artist such as yourself to reach
out and share your music with a global network of fans and industry
at the click of your fingertips. From the planning stages of evaluating
who you are and where you are going, to promoting your music, to
hiring a team of professionals, to creating a synergy of your music
and gifts. In my portion of this book, I will be offering advice
based on my experiences with what works and what doesn’t work,
things to consider and an overall balance between art and business.
Download
your copy!
Thank you for your continued support:)
Until next post...peace
JPM
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