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Music Career Resources

General Books about the Music IndustryGeneral Music Industry DirectoriesBusiness and Artist Management ResourcesPromotion And Marketing ResourcesOnline Resources for MusiciansOnline Music & Entertainment Jobs SitesOnline Musician Referral Services

General Books about the Music Industry

Career Opportunities in the Music Industry by Shelly Field. Published by Facts on File,2004.

Confessions of a Record Producerby Moses Avalon. Backbeat Books, 2006.

Music Business Handbook & Career Guide, by David Baskerville. Sherwood Publishing,2005.

All You Need to Know about the Music Business, by Donald Passman. Simon &Schuster, 2009.

Music, Money & Success: The Insider's Guide to the Music Industry by Jeffrey and ToddBrabec. Schirmer Books, 2008.

General Music Industry Directories

Billboard's various directories:International Talent And Touring Guide, InternationalBuyer's Guide , Record Retailing Directory, etc. 212 764-7300.

Songwriter's Market, Annual Writer's Digest Books.

The Music Business Registry:A&R Directory, Music Publishers Directory, Film & TVMusic Guide.

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Business and Artist Management Resources

Artist Management for the Music Business, by Paul Allen. Focal Press, 2007.

Booking and Tour Management in the Performing Arts, by Rena Shagan. AllworthPress, 2001.

Indie Business Power: A Step-by-Step Guide for 21st-Century Music Entrepreneurs, by

Peter Spellman. MBS Business Media, 2009.

Networking Strategies for the New Music Business, by Dan Kimpel. ArtistPro Books,2005.

Secrets of Self-Employment,by Paul & Sarah Edwards. Jeremy Tarcher, 1996.

The Business of Artist Management, by Xavier M. Frascogna and H. Lee Hetherington.Billboard Publications, 2004.

Promotion And Marketing Resources

Indie Marketing Power: The Resource Guide for Maximizing Your Music Marketing,by Peter Spellman, MBS Business Media, 2008.

Marketing in the Music Industry, by Charles Hall & Frederick Taylor. Simon &Schuster, 2003.

Maximum Marketing, Minimum Dollars: The Top 50 Ways to Grow Your HomeBusiness,by Kim Gordon, Kaplan Business, 2006.

The New Rules of Marketing & PR,by David Meerman Scott. John Wiley, 2007.

The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference, by MalcolmGladwell. Back Bay Books, 2002.

Online Resources for Musicians

(CAUTION: subject to change at the blink of an eye!)

Berklee OnlineOnline school and resource center serving the needs of professional musicians.

Creative Musicians CoalitionCMC is an international organization dedicated to the advancement of new music andthe success of the independent musician.

Getsigned.com

A place where undiscovered artists can share their music and advice, learn from musicbiz vets, and grow their independent music careers.

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Musi-Cal Performer IndexProvides an international concert calendar for folk, bluegrass, blues, and world musicperformers, organized alphabetically by artist. Also, add your own concerts.

SonicbidsAn electronic alternative to the traditional press kit and LOTS more.

Starpolish

Ultimate Band ListOffers links to information about any genre or style of music, and much more.

The Muse's Muse: A Songwriter's ResourceSongwriters will find articles, hints, advice, and a wealth of links to other sites,including songwriter and industry associations.

Private lessons.comFind a teacher, post/update a resume.

Online Music & Entertainment Jobs Sites

Entertainmentcareers.netEntertainment jobs, internships and career information.

GamasutraJob listings and resume bank for the gaming industry.

Los Angeles Music NetworkA "grand central station" of music industry jobs. National spread. Requires annualsubscriber fee to access full database.

Oceanbound Entertainment Inc.An international agency for musicians and entertainers specializing in cruise shipentertainment.

Progigs.com

Job board for professional entertainers.

ProShip EntertainmentProShip Entertainment provides jobs for musicians, entertainers, and technical staffinterested in working on cruise ships.

ShowBiz JobsCovers film, television, multimedia, recording, and amusement park jobs.

Online Musician Referral Services

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Professional Musicians ReferralComplete information resources for music professionals.

Musicians Junction

To offer a means for networking and mutual support to musicians and people in theindustry.

Music Mates

A free, national musician referral service covering performers, music instructors, andbands.