PUBLISHERS

Amadeus Press is the leader in tradeand reference books on classicalmusic, singing and opera. Their reference titles aid active musiciansinterested in performing and knowingmore about these timeless art forms.

Applause is the leading name in theatreand cinema publishing, with titles inareas including: biographies andscreenplays, as well as books on audi-tions and voice.

Music technology, pro recording, and career development books, videosand DVDs covering various areas ofthe music industry.

* A renowned publisher from Englandknown for its music reference booksand artist biographies.

Backbeat Books publishes practicaland colorful books to enlighten,inspire and entertain musicians andfans. Many titles are derived fromGuitar Player, Bass Player, Keyboardand EQ magazines.

Music instruction texts based on materials used at the famous BerkleeSchool of Music in Boston.

Cherry Lane Music is a premier pub-lisher of popular music folios as wellas an extensive catalog of educationalpublications.

Centerstream specializes in guitar,banjo, mandolin, dulcimer, harmonica, fiddle, steel guitar and drum publications.

The leading publisher for qualitytechnical information.

The world’s leading small press forbooks on the performing arts.

Educational drum publications published by Modern Drummer magazine.

Formed in 1997, MRG publishes theannual Musician’s Atlas and developsproducts and programs to successfullycreate, perform, promote and distri-bute music.

Music instruction texts based on material used at the prestigiousMusicians Institute of Technology inHollywood.

* One of the world’s largest book publishers, offering music personalityand history books.

Compiled from Billboard magazine byrenowned researcher Joel Whitburn,these handy reference books rank #1in accuracy and accessibilility!

Biography and reference books onvintage drums.

*Since 1924, Simon & Schuster and itsmany imprints have published many of the best-known authors of the 20th century.

From the publishers of AcousticGuitar and Strings magazines, thesebooks focus on the acousticinstrument market, instructionalguides, and instrument care,maintenance, and construction.

The world’s largest music print publisher,

Hal Leonard Corporation also proudly distributes

reference books, DVDs and CD-ROMs for more than 40

leading publishers, some of whom are described below.

* These titles are not available to bookstores from Hal Leonard.

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Thomson Course Technology createsbooks and interactive CD-ROMs focusedon music technology’s most cutting-edge topics. From the music industry to specific recording software applica-tions, their products provide instructionfor beginning hobbyists to advanced professionals.

Creators of the internationallyacclaimed Tipbook Series – handy, highly accessible and clearlyillustrated books on music and musical instruments.

Books about guitars and guitar collect-ing from the editors of Vintage Guitarmagazine.

*Watson-Guptill Publications isAmerica’s foremost publisher of lavishlyillustrated art and art instruction titles,and reference books on performing andvisual arts.

* Reference books covering the musicbusiness, songwriting, copyrights, andpublishing.

CAREER DEVELOPMENT . . . . . . . .2

Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Promotion & Performance . . . . . . . .8

Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

SONGWRITING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

LYRIC & COLLECTIONS . . . . . . . .23

SINGING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

REFERENCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Chart History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Listening Guides . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Score & Sound Masterworks . . . . .39

Music Dictionaries & Handbooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Fiction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

BIOGRAPHIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Popular Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Classical & Opera . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

MUSIC HISTORY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Popular Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Jazz & Blues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Classical & Opera . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

Musicals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

Religious & World Music . . . . . . . .70

PIANO/KEYBOARD . . . . . . . . . . . .71

INSTRUMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74(BANJO, BRASS, MANDOLIN, STRINGS,

UKULELE, WOODWINDS, VARIOUS,

TURNTABLE/DJ)

TIPBOOK SERIES . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

GUITAR & BASS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

Manufacturer-Specific . . . . . . . . . .79(AMPEG, FENDER, G&L, GIBSON,

GRETSCH, GUILD, HÖFNER, LARSON

BROTHERS, MARTIN, NATIONAL

RESONATOR, PEAVEY, PRS,

RICKENBACKER, TAYLOR, YAMAHA)

Guitar Identification & History . . . .83

Equipment & Performance . . . . . . .86

Bass Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

Maintenance & Construction . . . . .89

AMPS & PEDALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

DRUMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94

WHAT’S A…? SERIES . . . . . . . . . .98

AUDIO TECHNOLOGY . . . . . . . . . .99

Dictionaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99

MIDI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99

Recording Equipment & Techniques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100

Sound Advice Series . . . . . . . . . .111

Recording Business & History . . .112

Live Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114

Sampling & Synthesizers . . . . . . .116

Drum Machines/Loops . . . . . . . . .117

SOFTWARE TUTORIALS . . . . . . .119

Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119

CD-ROMs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129

DVDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130

MERCHANDISING DISPLAYS . . .131

INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133

HOW TO ORDER . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140

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© 2007 Hal Leonard CorporationPrices, availability and contents of books subject to change without notice.

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2005 RECORDING INDUSTRY SOURCEBOOKBook/CD-ROM PackArtistproThis standard bearer publica-tion contains over 15,000 listsin over 60 categories rangingfrom record labels and music

publishers to radio stations, recording studios, equip-ment manufacturers and suppliers, tour support com-panies, venues and far too much other info to list here!Every copy of the Recording Industry Sourcebook con-tains a Win/Mac CD-ROM of all of the data so you cantake it with you on the road.______00331229 (600 pages, 8-1/2" x 11") ..$79.99

ISBN# 1-932929-02-9

ALL YOU NEED TOKNOW ABOUT THEMUSIC BUSINESS – 5TH EDITIONby Donald S. PassmanSimon & Schuster, Inc.Whether you are a performer,writer or executive, Passman’srevered and exhaustive guideto the legal and financial

aspects of the music world is an essential tool, offeringauthoritative, up-to-the-minute information.______00331238 Hardcover (444 pages,

6-1/2" x 9-1/2") ...............$30.00ISBN# 0-7432-4637-3

BREAKIN’ IN TO THE MUSIC BUSINESSby Alan H. SiegelCherry Lane MusicA standard guide to the industry,this concise, complete and well-documented guide explains theintricacies of the music business.Written by one of the country’s top

entertainment attorneys, this book includes separatesections on terminology, “buzz words” and acronyms,plus interviews with top performers, executives,managers and artists. ______02508650 (276 pages, 6" x 9").........$14.95

ISBN# 0-8952-4156-0

BUILDING YOUR MUSIC CAREERMASTER CLASS DVD SERIESwith David RosenthalBerklee PressPlease see the Hal LeonardDVD Catalog for a completedescription.

______50448013 DVD .................................$19.95ISBN# 0-87639-031-9

THE COMPLETE MUSICBUSINESS OFFICEBook/CD-ROM Packby Greg ForestArtistproThis is the most expansivebook and CD set on themarket today, with over 125

essential contracts and forms for conducting music andentertainment industry business with fun and educationalcommentary by the author on each document. Inaddition to just about every contract you’ll ever need torun your business, Forest has included all relevant USgovernment documents for filing copyrights. The book isaccompanied by a CD-ROM containing the contractlibrary in a number of formats.______00330445 (234 pages, 8-1/2" x 11") ...$39.95

ISBN# 0-8728-8711-1

CONFESSIONS OF A RECORDPRODUCER – 3RD EDITIONHOW TO SURVIVE THESCAMS AND SHAMS OFTHE MUSIC BUSINESSby Moses AvalonBackbeat Books

This fully updated and expanded book is not abouthow the music business should work, but how it doeswork. Industry insider Moses Avalon tells it like it is –how producers dip into budgets, artists steal songs,lawyers write contracts in code – and shows you howto survive these and other career-stifling situations.Deconstructing actual major and indie-label recorddeals, this book dissects each party’s involvement andoffers perspective on their actual roles, how much theyget paid, and what their agendas really are. Engineers,managers, producers, artists, labels and lawyers eachtake their turn in the hot seat. It also outlines realisticalternatives for newcomers, such as “baby” productiondeals and vanity labels. This third edition includes: anentire chapter comparing ASCAP and BMI – a publish-ing first • new insights for indie artists, including thelowdown on digital-distribution scams and inde-pendent A&R • information on new legislation and itsimpact on sampling and other legal matters • newmusic-industry “family trees” that reflect recentconsolidation and reorganization • 80 pages of newmaterial • and much more.______00331439 (336 pages,

7-1/4" x 9-1/4") ...............$19.95ISBN# 0-87930-874-5

THE CRAFT ANDBUSINESS OFSONGWRITING, 2ND EDITIONby John BrahenyWriter’s Digest BooksJohn Braheny teaches you thecraft of songwriting while goingbehind the scenes of the music

business to reveal insider secrets that will make yourwork stand out. Dozens of exercises will show you howto: develop a songwriter’s consciousness; overcomebarriers in the creative process; write in all musicalstyles, and for film and TV; and skillfully manage thebusiness of demos and contracts. This updated editionalso covers online opportunities for songwriters.______00330944 (372 pages, 8-1/2" x 11")...$22.99

ISBN# 1-58297-085-8

FILM ANDTELEVISIONCOMPOSER’S RESOURCE GUIDE by Mark Northam and Lisa Anne MillerHal LeonardThis comprehensive resourceguide provides all the prac-

tical tools and information needed to organize and runa film and television music business. It lists composerresources, such as a glossary of terms and abbrevia-tions, info on performing rights organizations, attorneysand agents, listings of different markets to tap, internetresources, and much more. ______00330420 Spiral Bound (198 pages,

8-1/2" x 11") ...................$34.95ISBN# 0-7935-9561-4

FROM OPTION TO OPENING –REVISED ANDUPDATEDA GUIDE TO PRODUCING PLAYSOFF-BROADWAYby Donald C. FarberLimelight EditionsFor the potential, as well asthe professional, producer

and for writers, actors, directors, and investors, thisbook is for anyone wanting or needing to understandthe process of producing Off Broadway plays from startto finish. Written in crisp, clear, nonlegal language thatthe layman can easily understand, every page reflectsthe experience and expertise of Farber, a well-knownand highly respected theatrical attorney. The bookcontains detailed information on how to: option aproperty, raise money, obtain a theater, deal with thecast and other personnel, the art of negotiation,partnerships and co-production agreements, andmuch more. Especially useful are the updated andexpanded appendixes, which include all new budgetsand actual examples of today’s commonly used legalforms and contracts.______00332690 (224 pages, 6" x 9").........$14.95

ISBN# 0-87910-318-3

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THE FUTURE OF MUSICby Dave Kusek & Gerd LeonhardBerklee Press PublicationsFor the iPod downloading mar-ket, this book will explain newways of discovering music, newways of acquiring it and howtechnology trends will makemusic “flow like water,” benefit-

ing the people who love music and making music. ______50448055 (208 pages, 6" x 9").........$16.95

ISBN# 0-87639-059-9

THE FUTURE OF THE MUSICBUSINESSHOW TO SUCCEED WITH THENEW DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIESBook/CD-ROM Packby Steve GordonBackbeat BooksNew technologies are revo-

lutionizing the music business. While these changesmay be smashing traditional business models, erodingCD sales, and creating havoc among the major recordcompanies, they are also providing new opportunitiesfor unsigned artists, independent labels, and musicentrepreneurs. This book provides a legal and businessroadmap as well as practical tips for people looking to:sell music online • develop an online record company• create an Internet radio station • open an onlinemusic store • use peer-to-peer networks to promoteand sell music • take advantage of wirelesstechnologies • and much more. The accompanying CD-ROM includes a two-hour seminar, additionalinterviews, and hundreds of active links to legal,business, and technical resources, plus links to webpages updating the book so it will never be out of date.______00331301 (220 pages,

7-3/8" x 9-1/4") ...............$22.95ISBN# 0-87930-844-3

GET IT IN WRITING:THE MUSICIAN’SGUIDE TO MUSIC BUSINESSby Brian McPhersonHal LeonardGet It in Writing is actuallythree books in one: 1) Anoverview of the entire musicbusiness and the players

involved; 2) Interviews with top industry professionals;and 3) A huge collection of sample agreements withextensive commentary from the author. This indispensiblebook covers: recording contracts, demo deals, copyrightsand trademarks, music publishing, performance rights,motion pictures and TV, artist management, producers,band partnerships, and plenty more. ______00330239 (250 pages,

8-1/2" x 11")....................$29.95ISBN# 0-7935-6699-1

HOW THEY MADE ITTRUE STORIES OF HOW MUSIC’SBIGGEST STARS WENT FROMSTART TO STARDOMby Dan KimpelHal LeonardEveryone comes from some-where: How They Made It is asavvy insider’s tale that traces

the career trajectories of a cross section of top sellingrecording artists, puncturing the mythologies of themusic business to reveal the truths within. Hard workand persistence are the common themes, dispelling thenotion of “overnight success.” Artists covered includeJim Brickman, Green Day, Norah Jones, Maroon 5,John Mayer, Alanis Morissette, OutKast, RufusWainright and Lee Ann Womack.______00331326 (176 pages, 6" x 9").........$14.95

ISBN# 0-634-07642-6

HOW TO GET A JOB IN THEMUSIC INDUSTRY –2ND EDITIONby Keith HatschekBerklee PressThese practical strategies willhelp you to prepare for andland your dream job in themusic business. Thousands

of readers have used this book to educate andempower themselves and jumpstart successful musicindustry careers. You can, too! Contents include: Thebig picture on career opportunities in the musicindustry; Details on booming job prospects in newmedia, including gaming and the Internet; Strategiesfor networking; A resource directory of keypublications, Web sites, and trade organizations;Workshops to help you assess and develop your ownpersonalized career path; Interviews with top pros whodiscuss how they got their starts, plus what skillstoday’s leading job candidates must possess; Step-by-step guidance for developing a first-rate résumé andacing your interviews; and more!______50449551 (256 pages, 6" x 9").........$24.95

ISBN# 0-87639-072-6

HOW TO HAVE YOUR HIT SONGPUBLISHED – REVISED & UPDATEDby Jay WarnerHal LeonardHow to Have Your Hit SongPublished is an indispensable,step-by-step guide for song-writers to navigate through the

competitive business of music publishing. This long-overdue revision of the original 1988 bestsellercontains even more savoir faire advice on striking theright chord with publishers, producers, music industryattorneys and record executives, and is written tomotivate as well as to inform.______00331419 (402 pages, 6" x 9").........$18.95

ISBN# 1-4234-1199-4

HOW TO MAKEIT IN THE NEW MUSIC BUSINESSby Robert WolffWatson-GuptillThis volume leads both noviceand professional musiciansinto today’s digital world,helping them to take completecontrol over all aspects of

their music, from writing and performing to recordingand selling. Motivating readers to live their dreams,author Robert Wolff shows how anyone can: set up andrun their own music business and become a highlysuccessful businessman or businesswoman • recordmajor label quality music in their home, aided by tipsfrom music professionals • broadcast music over theirown web site and radio station to a potential audience ofover 500 million people via the world wide web • do allthis without a major record label’s support. The bookalso includes interviews with some major names in themusic business. This is a how-to guide for anyone,offering step-by-step advice to make it in the musicbusiness in your own way, on your own terms.______00331374 (288 pages, 7" x 9-1/8") ..$19.95

ISBN# 0-8230-7954-6

HOW TO STAGEA PLAY, MAKE AFORTUNE, WIN ATONY AND BECOME ATHEATRICAL ICONby Charles MarowitzLimelight EditionsBased almost entirely on theauthor’s personal experi-ences, this concise handbook

follows a director’s journey from the casting process toopening night, revealing the hidden or unspokenaspects of play and stage production that are rarely, ifever, described in theater manuals and textbooks. Mr.Marowitz discusses topics such as rehearsals,characterization, blocking, tempo-rhythm, dramaturgy,and actor-and-audience psychology, demystifying anart form that is often dealt with only in terms ofconcepts and ideology rather than the mundane, nitty-gritty nuts-and-bolts requirements of just “getting theshow on the road.”______00332695 (154 pages, 5" x 7").........$12.95

ISBN# 0-87910-322-1

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I DON’T NEED A RECORD DEAL!YOUR SURVIVAL GUIDE FORTHE INDIE MUSIC REVOLUTIONby Daylie Deanna SchwartzWatson-GuptillThousands of people want tobe recording stars, but lack adeal with a record label. Whiletoday’s musicians have all the

tools they need to build a recording career on their own– Pro-Tools for inexpensive recording and homerecording, marketing on the Internet, and opportunitiesto license their music for use in films, television,advertising, and video games – they don’t always have theskills to use them. This book is a comprehensive step-by-step guide to the new world of independent recording.Drawing on interviews from over 150 musicians andindustry pros, Schwartz shows readers how to put out aCD and market it through the media, radio, clubs, andretail. But more importantly, she shows musicians how tocreate a business around music and to developopportunities for earning a living. Truly a survival guidefor novice and professional musicians alike, I Don’t Needa Record Deal! brings information on developing one’sown independent music career together, adding newresources and taking the reader into the future of music.______00331375 (304 pages, 6-1/4" x 9") ..$19.95

ISBN# 0-8230-7948-1

MAKING YOUR LIVING AS A STRING PLAYERCAREER GUIDANCE FROM THEEXPERTS AT STRINGS MAGAZINEedited by Greg CahillString Letter PublishingInside this volume, culled fromthe pages of the award-winningStrings magazine, you will find

practical tips on writing a resume, starting a freelancecareer, getting an edge in the workplace, creating yourown chamber music series, setting up a successfulteaching studio in your home, and much, much more.______00331094 (96 pages, 6" x 9")...........$12.95

ISBN# 0-634-06546-7

MAKING MUSIC MAKE MONEYAN INSIDER’S GUIDE TOBECOMING YOUR OWN MUSICPUBLISHERby Eric BeallBerklee PressMaking Music Make Money willeducate songwriters, as well asaspiring music business entrepre-

neurs in the basics of becoming an effective independentmusic publisher. Topics include a discussion of thevarious roles a publisher plays in the music business:collection, administration, protection, exploitation andevaluation. A major emphasis is placed on the exploitationprocess, and the importance of creating a sound businessmodel for a new publishing venture.______50448009 (288 pages, 6" x 9").........$26.95

ISBN# 0-87639-007-6

MAKING MUSIC YOUR BUSINESSby David EllefsonBackbeat BooksProfessional electric bassist DavidEllefson draws on nearly 20 yearsof recording and touring experi-ence to share his hands-on

knowledge about how the music industry works – fromthe musician’s perspective. Developed to help musiciansheaded for “the big time” avoid the frustrations of trialand error that Ellefson encountered, Making MusicYour Business explores in detail the key areas ofmanagement, recording, promotion, touring, andcareer image.______00330284 (142 pages, 6" x 9").........$14.95

ISBN# 0-8793-0460-X

MILLION DOLLARMISTAKESSTEERING YOUR MUSICCAREER CLEAR OF LIES, CONS,CATASTROPHES, ANDLANDMINESby Moses AvalonBackbeat BooksEveryone knows the success

stories of the music industry – how Michael Jackson’sThriller blew the roof off and how Clive Davis helpedorchestrate Carlos Santana’s stunning comeback. Butnow you’ll find out about people who were deadwrong. This book details some of the most expensiveblunders ever made by artists and by recordexecutives, managers and producers who’ve workedwith stars such as Michael Jackson, Christina Aguilera,The Beatles, Madonna, Nickelback, Bob Dylan, Dido,The Rolling Stones, and dozens more. From contractand copyright screw-ups to sheer arrogance and lying,this book includes eye-opening revelations on: thepitfalls of employing a family member • themarketability of suicide • the industry’s accepted levelsof lies and thievery • and much, much more.______00331341 (256 pages,

7-3/8" x 9-1/4") ...............$19.95ISBN# 0-87930-827-3

MONEYMAKINGMUSICby Jeffrey P. FisherArtistproThis exciting title is yourcomplete guide to making,keeping, protecting and ex-panding your music businessfortune. With this book, youwill learn a detailed, proven

method for starting your own music business andsucceeding.______00330919 (220 pages,

8-1/2" x 11")...................$24.95ISBN# 1-93114-012-X

MOSER ON MUSICCOPYRIGHTby David J. MoserThomson Course TechnologyKnowledge of copyright law isessential to anyone who hopesto have a career in music. Itfosters an environment wheremusicians and songwriterscan share their creations with

the public and know that their music will not bemanipulated or misused without their consent and, mostimportant, that they will be paid for their work. Withoutcopyright law, there would be far less incentive foranyone to make music, and almost no incentive forrecord labels to produce, market, and sell it.Understanding copyright law is particularly relevanttoday, as Internet file sharing and CD burning have mademusic copyright law front-page news. In this book,David J. Moser provides students, educators, lawyers,and anyone in the music industry with a thoroughunderstanding of copyright law, what it protects, thebenefits of registering a copyright, and what to do whenyour copyright has been infringed. Controversiesinvolving copyright and online music are also discussedin detail, with case studies of the recent blockbustercases in this area, including the lawsuits against Napster,Grokster and more. Although written in clear andreadable language, this book is an in-depth resourceproviding detailed explanations of copyright law’sapplication to music and has been used as a text byinstitutions such as Fordham University Law School,Loyola University, New York University, NortheasternUniversity and UCLA.______00331425 (232 pages, 8-1/2" x 11")...$24.99

ISBN# 1-59863-143-8

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MUSIC PUBLISHING –5TH EDITIONTHE REAL ROAD TOMUSIC BUSINESS SUCCESSby Tim WhitsettArtistproThis guide is the musicindustry’s authoritative guide-post to traditional musicpublishing. It will empower

you to succeed at starting up your own company,climbing the corporate ladder in your current job, oradding profits to your current music business activities.Learn how to forecast sales, calculate advances, evaluatecopyright purchases, negotiate contracts and licenses,manage personnel and company affairs efficiently,maximize commercial potential, and so much more.______00330567 (208 pages,

8-1/2" x 11")....................$49.95 ISBN# 0-87288-758-8

MUSIC PUBLISHING 101Berklee in the Pocket Seriesby George HowardBerklee PressThis handy primer and quick referenceguide will help you around the manyobstacles of the shifting music industryand the vital importance publishingplays to help you make money fromyour music. Also includes a glossary of

music publishing and copyright terms as well as musicorganizations for further research.______50448058 (31 pages, 4.5" x 11")........$9.95

ISBN# 0-87639-062-9

THE MUSICIAN’SATLAS 2007edited byJude FolkmanMusic Resource GroupThe Musician’s Atlas, thebest-selling contact and net-working directory, is createdespecially for musicians andothers to connect with fans

and music business professionals. Completely updatedfor 2007, this ninth edition includes 15,000+ U.S. andinternational contacts in more than 28 categories,including club talent buyers; college & festival bookers;commercial & college radio programmers; promoters& publicitists; film & TV music supervisors;distributors; marketing services; and other essentialcontacts. Highlights of this edition include more than800 new performance opportunities; song contests andCD compilation contacts; and e-commerce services.______00331435 (365 pages, 8-3/8" x 11") $49.95

(ISBN 0-9669368-7-6)

NAVIGATING THE MUSIC INDUSTRYCURRENT ISSUES & BUSINESS MODELSedited by Dick Weissman and Frank JermanceHal LeonardFor anyone planning a career inthe music business, Navigatingthe Music Industry is an

excellent introduction to all the issues facing artists today.It combines the myriad talents of teachers, lawyers andmusicians to provide a comprehensive overview of theindustry. The first half of the book, “Controversial Issues,”concentrates on the “music” side of this world –everything from censorship to regional music scenes tothe future of country music to the debate between indieand major labels. The second half, “Business Models,”looks at the “business” side, and contains many tips aboutthe practical side of the music industry – using internetcontent, budgets & breakevens, tax issues, when toincorporate and why, and much more. Simply put,Navigating the Music Industry is the most completebook on the subject to date.______00330756 (400 pages, 6" x 9").........$18.95

ISBN# 0-634-02652-6

NETWORKING STRATEGIES FOR THE NEW MUSIC BUSINESSDEVELOPING SUCCESSFULRELATIONSHIPS IN TODAY’SMUSIC INDUSTRYby Dan KimpelThomson CourseTechnology

If the philosophy “who you know, what you know, andwho knows you” can ever be considered true, it’s in themusic business. Every deal that goes down in the musicbusiness is almost always a direct result of a personalcontact. This book acts as a guide to making yourpersonal strengths and relationships with others work foryou in this unique industry. You’ll learn the importance ofconnecting to others who share your aspirations,energies, and enthusiasm. You’ll understand how tostrategize your way to a successful career throughpersonal relationships. Whether you’re a professional oran aspirant in the music business – a songwriter,recording artist, musician, composer, music editor, musiceducator, music publisher, DJ, publicist, PR expert,entertainment lawyer – or if you plan on working with anyof the above, this book is your key to developing thepeople skills necessary to achieve success in this billiondollar global industry.______00331884 (246 pages,

7-3/5" x 9-1/5") ...............$24.95ISBN# 1-59200-753-8

THE NEW MUSICTHERAPIST’S HANDBOOK – SECOND EDITIONby Suzanne B. HanserBerklee PressDr. Hanser’s well-respected MusicTherapist’s Handbook has been

thoroughly updated and revised to reflect the latestdevelopments in the field of music therapy. It includes: anintroduction to music therapy, new clinical applicationsand techniques, helpful case studies and anecdotes, andinformation on designing, implementing and evaluatingindividualized treatment programs, including guidelinesfor beginning music therapists.______50449424 (280 pages, 6" x 9").........$29.95

ISBN# 0-634-00645-2

NEW SONGWRITERS’GUIDE TO MUSICPUBLISHING –3RD EDITIONEVERYTHING YOU NEED TOKNOW TO MAKE THE BESTPUBLISHING DEALS FORYOUR SONGSby Randy PoeWriter’s Digest Books

In The New Songwriter’s Guide to Music Publishing,author and music insider Randy Poe teaches readershow to get the best deals for their songs. This revisededition: Features knowledgeable insider advice, givingaspiring songwriters a leg up on the competition;Provides clear instruction that’s right on the mark, aswell as informative sidebars, sample forms, andamusing anecdotes; Covers the basics of songpublishing options, from single song contracts, to full-time positions as staff writers, to starting one’s owncompany. Updated for the internet age, the refreshedcontent will be an essential reference for anyone tryingto sell their songs.______00331400 (160 pages, 8-1/2" x 11") ....$18.99

ISBN# 1-58297-383-0

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THE NEW TAX GUIDE FOR ARTISTS OF EVERY PERSUASIONACTORS, DIRECTORS, MUSICIANS,SINGERS AND OTHERSHOW BIZ FOLKSby Peter Jason Riley, CPALimelight EditionsPeter Jason Riley is a CPA whofor many years has practiced in

the Boston area. His book opens with basic materialthat applies to everyone, offering a roadmap throughtoday’s tax landscape and general discussions of differ-ent types of income, various kinds of expenses and IRS-allowed tax deductions. Following are the chapters thatdeal with the specific tax situation relevant to each cat-egory of artist. These range from the cost of acting les-sons and makeup through depreciation of guitars andthe maintenance of home studios to income fromteaching jobs and royalties. In the final sections of thebook, Riley considers various ways performers andother arts professionals can reduce their taxes, explainshow to prepare for an audit, and suggests ways tolocate, evaluate, choose and effectively work with a pro-fessional arts-oriented tax advisor.______00332626 (158 pages, 6" x 8-3/4") ..$14.95

ISBN# 0-87910-966-1

THE PLAIN & SIMPLEGUIDE TO MUSICPUBLISHINGby Randall WixenForeword by Tom PettyHal LeonardMusic publishing is one of themost complex parts of themusic business and yet it can bethe most lucrative area of

income for musicians. Expert and industry veteranRandall Wixen presents a clear, concise approach onhow music publishing works today. It is written for thelay musician/songwriter but contains enough sub-stance to be worthwhile for those already holdingpositions within the business. Topics covered includeeverything from mechanical, performing and synchrights to sub-publishing, foreign rights, copyrightbasics, types of publishing deals, advice onrepresentation, and more. Get a view from the top, inplain English.______00331266 Hardcover

(240 pages, 6" x 9").........$18.95ISBN# 0-634-09054-2

THE PROFESSIONALMUSICIAN’S LEGALCOMPANIONby Michael A. AczonArtistProAvoid the legal pratfalls musi-cians often fall into when navi-gating the rough waters of themusic industry. Attorney

Michael Aczon delivers common-sense understanding tohis readers by explaining what to sign, what not to sign,what common music and other entertainment contractlanguage means (in plain English) and when to seek theadvice of a qualified music industry attorney. Whether youare new to the music business, or an experiencedprofessional, The Professional Musician’s LegalCompanion will teach you something you don’t know,confirm what you do and help you avoid legal headachesso you can concentrate on your music (business!).______00331228 (222 pages,

7-1/4" x 9-1/4") ................$24.95ISBN# 1-932929-01-0

THE REAL DEALHOW TO GET SIGNEDTO A RECORD LABELby Daylie Deanna SchwartzWatson-GuptillRevised and completely up-dated edition of the industryclassic! The Real Deal is theonly music business refer-ence source that offers

specific advice to musicians on getting that all-important record deal. Included in this thoroughlyrevised and updated second edition are all thebusiness necessities, creative aspects, and marketingstrategies needed for musicians to survive and thrive inthe music industry. Readers learn step-by-step how toprepare a presentation package and reach the rightperson at the record labels, and discover dozens of no-fail procedures and time-tested techniques for makingit in this incredibly competitive business. This excitingexpanded edition features expert advice from dozensof successful managers, record producers, recordingartists, and publicists, as well as three brand newchapters: “Taking Care of Business,” “Making MoneyPromoting Your Talent,” and “Using Your SongwritingTalents.” Also included is thorough, up-to-the-minuteinformation on using the Internet and getting signedoverseas, as well as two completely revised andupdated appendices providing information on books,conferences, and other resources. For any musicianplaying popular music, this is the definitive guide towinning a recording contract!______00331377 (268 pages, 6" x 9").........$19.95

ISBN# 0-8230-8405-1

REALITY CHECKPRICELESS ADVICEFOR MUSICIANSby Josquin des Pres and Mark LandsmanArtistProReality Check is the firstbook that gives a completelyhonest look at what success isin today’s recording industry

and the smart steps a musician can take to get there.Even the most creative people can manage timeeffectively and make the fullest use of their mostimportant resource: their talents. Reality Check is foreveryone who wants to chart a rewarding path throughthe often confusing jungle of the music industry. ______00331046 (138 pages, 8-1/2" x 11")...$24.95

ISBN# 1-93114-030-8

SECRETS OFNEGOTIATING A RECORDCONTRACTTHE MUSICIAN’S GUIDE TOUNDERSTANDING AND AVOIDINGSNEAKY LAWYER TRICKSby Moses AvalonBackbeat Books

This book exposes the multi-layered language ofrecording agreements crafted by major label lawyers. Itdeconstructs actual contracts and translates them into“real English,” presenting the originals and decodedversions side by side. This revealing handbook explainsthe need for each clause, offers advice on negotiatingfine points, and outlines alternatives for developing newcontracts. User-friendly, it clarifies common termsuniquely redefined by the music industry, and hasentertaining inside stories.______00330776 (320 pages,

7-3/8" x 9-1/4") ...............$22.95ISBN# 0-87930-636-X

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START AND RUN YOUROWN RECORD LABEL –2ND EDITIONby Daylie Deanna SchwartzWatson-GuptillThis authoritative resource foranyone who ever dreamt of build-ing their own record businessfrom the ground up is a compre-hensive, informative, practical,

and accessible book covering every aspect of setting up,owning, and operating a record label. Since thepublication of the first edition, the music industry haswitnessed a new era for independent record labels.While not profoundly different, new technology has madeit easier and more affordable for practically anyone torecord their own music at home and to sell it online andat performances. As a result, increasingly moremusicians are finding it easier to achieve their musicalgoals. In this updated and expanded second edition, newchapters are included to address such issues asresources for the business end of running a record label,getting exposure, exploring alternative markets for allgenres of music, and maximizing the use of the Internet.In addition, all chapters are rewritten and moreinterviews with cutting edge experts on today’s musicmarket have been added.______00331379 (304 pages,

6-1/4" x 8-7/8") ...............$19.95ISBN# 0-8230-8433-7

$30 MUSIC SCHOOLBook/CD-ROMPackby Michael W. DeanThomson Course Technology$30 Music School is a quick-start course on how to jumpinto making music, get it

heard worldwide, make a living, and not compromiseto the whims of the entertainment industry. The author,truly able to relate to his audience, has actually proventhe theories in this book himself. He is a starving artistand musician with a punk rock ethic who has a band,tours with it, and is making a living off of it. This is abook for realistic people part of the indie revolution:musicians who are artists, who make good music, andwant to get their music out to the world, but don'tnecessarily have to sell ten million copies to validatethemselves. Packed with interviews from insightful,influential, and inspiring independent musicians suchas Henry Rollins, this book is an inspiration andmotivational piece of work. A multimedia CD-ROMcomes with the book and contains examples of theauthor's music, music videos, electronic press kits, etc. ______00331865(536 pages, 7” X 9”)..........$30.00

ISBN# 1-59200-171-8

THIS BUSINESS OFARTIST MANAGEMENT– 4TH EDITIONby Xavier M. Frascogna, Jr.and H. Lee HetheringtonWatson-GuptillThe streamlined, reorgan-ized, and updated edition ofthis book is inspired by thetransformation of the music

industry in recent years. Online music has providedmuch of the fuel, with downloadable songs and file-sharing programs opening up new avenues of dis-tribution and promotion to some 60 million con-sumers. The new edition of this book accounts for thistransformation. Its focus is the full integration ofonline sales and promotion into the standardmarketing mix. To emphasize the Internet’s integrationinto the marketing process, Internet chapters are nowspread out to relevant locations throughout thenarrative. In addition, the first edition’s chapter onpromotion, “Promoting the Product,” has been brokeninto several chapters to differentiate activities thatcome under this heading, including publicity; radio,video, and television promotion; sales promotion andmiscellaneous activities; and online promotion. Asbefore, the author provides a practical guide toplanning and producing a complete marketingcampaign for selling music to consumers. A com-prehensive array of techniques, tools, and strategies –both standard and alternative – are presented to getartists’ music to the marketplace, to promote iteffectively, and to ensure the highest possible recordsales.______00331380 Hardcover (292 pages,

6-3/8" x 9-5/8") ...............$24.95ISBN# 0-8230-7688-1

THIS BUSINESS OF MUSIC – 9TH EDITIONBook/CD Packby William Krasilovsky, Sidney Shemel, and John M. GrossWatson-GuptillA perennial bestseller, thisdefinitive guide to all legal,

economic, and financial aspects of the music businessis better than ever in this revised, thoroughly updatednew edition. This edition addresses the implications ofMP3, the Copyright Term Extension Act, uniontreatment of digital music, and more. As this “bible ofthe music business” moves into its 40th year, thebook’s expanded scope addresses challenges andopportunities of a new century, including: MP3 recordduplication, Internet sales, and cybercasting • digitalrecord performance rights for artists and recordcompanies • new markets emerging from WIPO andGATT treaty enforcement of copyright protectionagainst counterfeiters and bootleggers • greaterreliance on major labels, further merging of powerfulcompanies, and reduced record distribution byindependents • revised markets opened by theEuropean Economic Union and other consolidations •and the impact, both positive and negative, of growingmotion picture and theater investments in the musicbusiness.______00331382 Hardcover (526 pages,

6-3/8" x 9-1/2") ...............$29.95ISBN# 0-8230-7728-4

THE TRUTH ABOUTTHE MUSIC BUSINESSA GRASSROOTS BUSINESSAND LEGAL GUIDEby Steve MooreThomson Course TechnologyWhether you’re a solo artist,songwriter, or part of a bandseeking to create a career in

the music business, there comes the need to figure outmore than where the next gig will be. There are manylegal and business details to understand before you signa contract with a record label or publishing company.This useful and easy-to-follow guide provides a clearpath for moving your career forward and gainingcontrol over your future in this business. You’ll learnthe steps you should take in any music genre to turnyour professional music career into a legitimate andprofitable business. Through a realistic, straightfor-ward, plain-English approach, this book acts as theperfect guide to get your career moving in the rightdirection from start to finish – saving you time,headaches and money!______00331878 (626 pages, 7-1/4" x 9") ..$29.99

ISBN# 1-59200-763-5

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WHAT THEY’LL NEVERTELL YOU ABOUT THE MUSIC BIZby Peter M. ThallWatson-GuptillLearn about what most savvymusic executives already know– and hope that readers neverfind out! This insider’s guidediscloses the hidden dynamics

and often unfortunate consequences of what reallyhappens when a deal is prepared, contracts are signed,and promises are made – and alerts musicians,attorneys, songwriters, and anyone else interested inthe music business to the potent dangers lurkingbeneath the surface of this incredibly competitiveindustry. Twenty chapters cover virtually every aspect ofthe music industry, including recording agreements,record royalties, artistic management, musicpublishing, music marketing and promotion,merchandising, copyright infringement, and theinternational music business scene. What’s more, theinformation in this invaluable reference is all explainedclearly and concisely with no legal jargon. For anyoneinvolved in the music business, here is your source ofinside information!______00331384 (292 pages,

6-1/8" x 9-1/2") ...............$21.95ISBN# 0-8230-8439-6

WHO KILLED THE JINGLE?HOW A UNIQUE AMERICAN ARTFORM DISAPPEAREDby Steve KarmenHal LeonardIn this funny and insightfulinvestigation, Steve Karmen –dubbed the “King of the Jingle”by People magazine – takes us

back to a time when consumers happily sang along to“Pepsi Cola Hits the Spot,” “This Bud’s for You,” and“Hershey is the Great American Chocolate Bar,” andbrings us to the era of borrowed melodies, electronicsounds, and lyrics that never mention the name of theproduct. Karmen explores the demise of the advertis-ing music business and why the future of advertising isso precarious.______00331122 Hardcover

(200 pages, 6" x 9").........$22.95ISBN# 0-634-06656-0

PROMOTION & PERFORMANCE

ALL AREA ACCESS PERSONAL MANAGEMENT FORUNSIGNED MUSICIANSby Marc DavisonHal LeonardSuccess in the music businessisn’t the result of a whimsicaljourney fueled by a few goodtunes; it’s a destinationreached after a long and well-

planned trip over a road filled with potholes, detours,and speed bumps. This book is your road map. It tellsyou what you need to know and to do, step by step, tomarket your act and your music. Topics include startinga band, booking gigs, press and the media, recording,copyright laws, merchandising, touring, finances,managers and agents, and record deals. ______00330295 (348 pages,

8-1/2" x 11")....................$24.95ISBN# 0-7935-8134-6

BOOKING,PROMOTING ANDMARKETING YOUR MUSICA COMPLETE GUIDE FORBANDS AND SOLO ARTISTSby Nyree BellevilleArtistproJoin the indie revolution!

This book will be your constant reference for record-ing, booking, managing, promoting and selling yourmusic. Perfect for all genres of music, and for peoplealready working as musicians, just starting out, or rep-resenting a band. Covers: booking great gigs, market-ing your music and selling thousands of albums, man-aging bands, professional band promotion, and muchmore!______00330518 (200 pages, 8-1/2" x 11") $29.95

ISBN# 0-87288-739-1

BUILD AND MANAGEYOUR MUSIC CAREERby Maurice JohnsonArtistproLose the amateur mind-setand think like a pro! Withthis book you’ll learn: essen-tial organizational skills foroptimizing your productivity;the importance of a good

attitude and self-confidence; how to overcome the fearof rejection (with eight sure-fire ways to combat itbefore it happens!); how to create professional promomaterials and deal effectively with the media; andmore. This is an incredibly valuable reference book foranyone who wants to make a living playing musicwritten by somebody who actually does!______00330464 (180 pages,

8-1/2" x 11")....................$24.95ISBN# 0-8728-8725-1

THE GRAND STAND®PORTABLE MUSIC AND BOOKSTANDLight and durable so youcan take it anywhere, TheGrand Stand is the port-

able music and book stand that meets a variety ofneeds. Now available in new, convenient packaging,The Grand Stand is constructed from sturdyfiberboard, covered in attractive black vinyl thateasily wipes clean. It measures 15" wide x 10-7/8"deep and 6-3/4" high when fully assembled; andfolds down to be only 1-1/8" high. It’s easy to useand fits anywhere – on a kitchen counter or table,on a bed or desk, at a meeting or even on your lap.The Grand Stand supports anything from a singlesheet of paper to a very heavy book, and features apage retainer that holds those “hard-to-stay-open”books flat, without obstructing your view of thepage.______00183284 ....................................$12.95

ISBN# 0-88188-484-7

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THE BUSINESS OF GETTING MORE GIGS AS APROFESSIONALMUSICIANby Bob PopykHal LeonardA collection of Bob Popyk’smost talked-about columnsfrom International Musician

magazine, The Business of Getting More Gigs as aProfessional Musician will clue you in to what busymusicians already know and do. Covering in detailtopics such as attitude, gig etiquette, business basics,money and diversifying, Popyk gives practical pointersto help you have a plan, network effectively, promoteyour assets, and market yourself constantly. He pointsout the need to treat gig-seeking like a business, andtake it just as seriously. Musicians who take his advicewill soon be well on their way to more and better-paying gigs.______00331067 (144 pages, 6" x 9").........$14.95

ISBN# 0-634-05842-8

CASH TRACKSCOMPOSE, PRODUCE, AND SELLYOUR ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACKMUSIC AND JINGLESby Jeffrey P. FisherThomson Course TechnologyLearn how to succeed writingsoundtrack music and/orjingles for commercials, radio,

TV, film, video, Internet, games, and other areas. With ahuge demand for professional compositions for movies,TV, video, radio, and other multimedia formats, this bookdelves into how to take advantage of this demand andmake a successful career.______00331702 (320 pages,

7-3/8" x 9-1/8") ...............$24.99ISBN# 1-59200-741-4

THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO HOUSECONCERTSAND OTHER SATISFYINGALTERNATIVE VENUESBook/CD-ROM Packby Nyree BellevilleArtistProMany successful independent

musicians have already discovered that house concertsand other alternative venues are the real ways to makemoney as a gigging act. The standard club, bar andcoffeehouse route that many musicians take can leadto a cycle where you never get paid for the hard workyou do. Finding better ways to make better moneyshould be a priority, and The Complete Guide toHouse Concerts is your key to unlocking the doorsthat will lead to more success and the money youdeserve as a performing musician.______00331047 (80 pages, 6" x 9")...........$14.95

ISBN# 1-93114-031-6

EAR TRAININGTHE COMPLETE GUIDEFOR ALL MUSICIANSBook/CD Packby Keith WyattMusicians Institute PressEver wanted to play by ear? Ifyou weren’t lucky enough tobe born with this talent, don’tworry – you can learn with

this great book! For everyone who’s ever wanted to playa tune after hearing it only once, this book can helpunlock the secrets of ear training – the key to becom-ing a great musician. Author Keith Wyatt guides youthrough exercises in pitch and tonality, intervals, majorand minor triad progressions, melody and harmony,seventh chords and blues, chromatic harmonies, andmuch more.______00695198 (144 pages, 9" x 12").......$19.95

ISBN# 0-7935-8193-1

GETTING SIGNED!AN INSIDER’S GUIDE TO THERECORD INDUSTRYby George HowardBerklee PressFor unsigned musicians, it isvital to your long-term successto sign a contract with a recordlabel. However, preparing yourmusic, targeting a label, and

getting your demo into the hands of someone who willlisten is challenging if you don’t know where to start.Getting Signed!, by record industry veteran GeorgeHoward, guides you through the maze of today’s musicindustry, and will help you move your demo to the topof the stack. Even if you are comfortable without alabel, it will help you assemble a team that will makesure your music gets heard by as many people aspossible. Getting Signed! shows you how.______50448024 (218 pages, 6" x 9").........$26.95

ISBN# 0-87639-045-9

THE GIGGINGMUSICIANHOW TO GET, PLAY ANDKEEP THE GIGby Billy MitchellBackbeat BooksPacked with proven solutionsdeveloped from real-life ex-periences, this book analyzesboth the business and creative

challenges of successful gigging. Articles on specificissues in landing, planning, and playing gigs areaccompanied by firsthand viewpoints from musicians,agents, producers, and others who have handled theseproblems on the road and in the studio. This well-rounded reference offers practical advice andinspiring insight on everything from controlling stagefright to managing finances.______00330740 (160 pages,

7-3/8" x 9-1/4") ...............$14.95ISBN# 0-87930-634-3

GIGORAMA SOLOFLIGHT 1.0THE COMPLETEMANAGEMENTSOFTWARE FORPERFORMING MUSICIANSBook/CD-ROM Pack by Maurice JohnsonArtistPro

Now musicians can easily book gigs, schedule lessons,print ready-to-sign contracts, view and print earning/expense summaries and import over 1,200 club andvenue contacts from the legendary Recording IndustrySourcebook. This is a must for all bands, musicians andperforming artists who want to take control and expandtheir careers. The accompanying book/manual contains awealth of information ranging from working with clubowners to how to find a manager. Also includes graphicscreen shots and fully detailed descriptions of Gigorama’severy function.______00330922 (125 pages, 8-1/2" x 11")....$59.95

ISBN# 1-93114-019-7

GOING PRO DEVELOPING A PROFESSIONALCAREER IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRYby Kenny KernerMusicians Institute PressEverything musicians need toknow to go pro, including infor-mation about personal man-agers, music attorneys, business

managers and booking agents, record companies,A&R, publishing, songwriting, demo tapes and presskits, self-promotion, and much more.______00695322 (208 pages, 6" x 9").........$17.95

ISBN# 0-7935-9594-0

HOT HITS, CHEAP DEMOSTHE REAL-WORLD GUIDETO MUSIC BUSINESS SUCCESSby Nadine CondonBackbeat BooksThis book reveals the secrets ofartist development using thecreative process as the founda-tion for success, and provides

solid direction for you to plan and evaluate your path tosuccess. Hot Hits, Cheap Demos shows you how to:jumpstart your career • create a press kit and developsure-fire marketing strategies • contact clubs andalternative venues • produce and promote your ownshows • make an eye-catching web site • and create astandout song, find a producer, and even package a CD.______00331116 (180 pages, 6" x 9-1/4") ....$17.95

ISBN# 0-87930-762-5

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HOW TO FIND GIGS THATPAY BIG BUCKSHal LeonardPlease see the Hal Leonard DVD Catalog for a com-plete description.______00320370 DVD .................................$19.95

ISBN# 0-634-05846-0

HOW TO SUCCEED IN AN ENSEMBLEREFLECTIONS ON A LIFE INCHAMBER MUSICby Abram LoftAmadeus PressPerformer and scholar AbramLoft wants every chambermusician to be a strong, col-

laborative ensemble voice. Here’s his hard-headedadvice on choosing colleagues, rehearsing andperforming effectively together, building repertoire,programming, touring and other facets of the art andbusiness of a chamber music career. Ranging fromhilarious to sobering, this is essential reading for musiclovers, amateur players, students, teachers and today’smany emerging professional ensembles. Recent eventsin the field, including some strident litigation, highlightthe usefulness of this veteran’s realistic counsel.______00331634 Hardcover

(308 pages, 6" x 9").........$24.95ISBN# 1-57467-078-6

MAKING A LIVING INYOUR LOCAL MUSICMARKET – 3RD EDITIONREALIZING YOURMARKETING POTENTIALby Dick WeissmanHal LeonardThis book shows you how toexpand and develop your skillsas a musician and a composer

right in your own backyard. Making a Living in YourLocal Music Market explores topics relevant to musi-cians of every level: Why should a band have an agree-ment? How can you determine whether a personalmanager is right for you? Are contests worth entering?What trade papers are the most useful? Why copyrightyour songs? Also covers: • Developing and packagingyour artistic skills in the marketplace • Dealing withcontractors, unions, club owners, agents, etc. •Producing your own recordings • Planning your futurein music • Music and the Internet • Artist-operatedrecord companies • The advantages and disadvantagesof independent and major record labels • Grantopportunities for musicians and how to access them •College music business programs • Seminars andtrade shows • Detailed coverage of regional musicmarkets, including Austin, Atlanta, Denver, Miami,Seattle, and Portland, Oregon.______00331317 (304 pages, 6" x 9").........$16.95

ISBN# 0-634-09924-8

MAKING MONEYMAKING MUSICTHE MUSICIAN’S GUIDETO COVER GIGSby Quint Randle and Bill EvansBackbeat BooksMaking Money Making Musicguides artists through every aspectof achieving financial success

through lucrative cover gigs. This easy-to-use referenceshows readers how to start or join a cover band, choosethe right cover songs, land the first gigs or get better ones,handle marketing and promotion, use proper sound andlighting systems, put on a killer show, and more.______00330981 (184 pages, 6" x 9-1/4") ...$14.95

ISBN# 0-87930-720-X

MANAGING YOUR BAND – 4TH EDITIONARTIST MANAGEMENT: THEULTIMATE RESPONSIBILITYby Dr. Stephen MarconeHiMarks Publishing Co.One of the most comprehen-sive books available covering

publicity, touring, contracts, branding, marketing,trademarks, merchandising and record companies,this latest edition includes new business models forsucceeding in the virtual world, and new contracts forpersonal management and artists releasing their owndigital product. Also features an expanded chapter onbusiness management, new artist-manager courtcases, and updated industry website listings.______00331418 (272 pages, 8-1/2" x 11") ...$29.95

ISBN# 0-9651250-4-1

THE MUSICIAN’S GUIDE TO THEINTERNET – SECONDEDITIONby Todd Souvignier and Gary HustwitHal LeonardThis fully revised and updatededition is loaded with even

more practical information on how to take full advan-tage of all the information age has to offer. Topicscovered include: equipment requirements; gettingonline; e-mail; chat, IRC and instant messaging; MP3sand compressed audio; how to build your first website;internet radio and streaming audio; file sharing; sellingmusic online; building web traffic; and more.______00330506 (88 pages, 8-1/2" x 11") ....$12.95

ISBN# 0-634-01012-3

THE MUSICIAN’SINTERNETONLINE STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESSIN THE MUSIC INDUSTRYby Peter SpellmanBerklee PressHelp your music career take off bytaking advantage of the Internet.

Learn how to build a web site and increase traffic,create a web presence, sell, share, and license yourmusic online, webcast your music, develop your fanbase, and much more. Also includes over 300musician-oriented web sites!______50449527 (176 pages, 6" x 9")..........$24.95

ISBN# 0-634-03586-X

PLANET MUSICIAN THE WORLD MUSICSOURCEBOOK FORMUSICIANSBook/CD Packby Julie LyonnLiebermanHal LeonardWhether you’re a novice oran accomplished profes-

sional, you can expand your musical horizons with thisbook’s practice material from around the globe. Presentsfresh approaches to technique and exciting new ways toenrich your musical vocabulary, including: lots of worldrhythms and rhythmic exercises • more than 150 worldscales and modes • mental and technical exercises • acomplete glossary of world instruments and styles • anda 74-minute CD that will help you build technique,enhance your listening skills, and develop rhythmic mas-tery. ______00220008 (152 pages, 9" x 12").......$22.95

ISBN# 0-7935-8695-X

PREPARING FOR YOUR CONCERTMASTER CLASS DVD SERIESwith Joanne BrackeenBerklee PressPlease see the Hal Leonard DVD Catalog for a com-plete description.______50448018 DVD .................................$19.95

ISBN# 0-87639-036-X

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RUTHLESS SELFPROMOTION IN THEMUSIC INDUSTRY –2ND EDITIONby Jeffrey P. FisherThomson CourseTechnologyDespite the ever-changingnature of the music industry,

one constant remains: you must become a ruthlesspromotion fanatic to achieve success. This is not a bookabout how to compose, play or produce music; it’s thekey to the magic formula for building your music career,reaching your goals, and achieving what you want, needand feel you deserve. The invaluable information in thisupdated second edition will help you: establish yourimage and a clear, fundamental message • identify andgather useful information about the people comprisingyour niche of the music industry • stretch yourpromotional resources, such as time and money •develop and produce all the promotional material youneed to remind people how you can help them with yourmusic products and services • use all of the manypromotional tactics at your disposal to deliver yourmessage • leverage each successful sale to get additionalsales from both existing and new buyers.______00331710 (300 pages, 7-1/8" x 9") ..$24.99

ISBN# 1-59200-745-7

THE SELF-PROMOTINGMUSICIAN STRATEGIES FOR INDEPENDENTMUSIC SUCCESSby Peter SpellmanBerklee PressIf you are an independent musician,producer, or studio owner, you

must have this book! Written by Peter Spellman, Directorof the career development center at Berklee College ofMusic, this book will teach you everything you need toknow to become a success in the music business! It’sfilled with empowering resources for self-managedmusicians. You will learn how to write a business plan,how to create a press kit and how to perfect yourbusiness chops. This amazing collection will teach youhow to use the Internet to promote your music. You willalso find the most comprehensive musician’s resourcelist on the planet – updated continually online! Spellmanteaches you how to customize your demos for maximumexposure, and the secrets to getting your music played oncollege radio. ______50449423 (304 pages, 6" x 9").........$24.95

ISBN# 0-6340-0644-4

SUCCEEDING IN MUSICA BUSINESS HANDBOOKFOR PERFORMERS, SONGWRITERS,AGENTS, MANAGERS &PROMOTERSBook/CD-ROM Packby John StiernbergBackbeat Books

Written for both musicians and musical entrepreneurs,this user-friendly guide spells out the fundamentals ofbusiness, finance and marketing for the music world.You’ll learn how to take a strategic approach to all aspectsof doing business in music, from product developmentand pricing to surviving the industry’s renownedcompetitive environment. Includes a CD-ROM withchecklists, resources and templates for planning andmanaging your career.______00330948 (198 pages, 8-3/8" x 11") ...$24.95

ISBN# 0-87930-702-1

THIS BUSINESS OFMUSIC MARKETING & PROMOTION – 2ND EDITIONby Tad LathropWatson-GuptillThe maxim in the music indus-try has always been “You can’tmake it on talent alone,” andwith this book, you don’t have

to. In language that is simple and direct, author TadLathrop details promotional skills, publicity plans,royalty guidelines, and more, all supported by real-world examples. He shows how the web and othertechnological developments have revolutionized notonly how music is made, but how it is marketed andpromoted. The old rules still apply – create amarketing plan, know your audience, be familiar withthe laws of commerce – but there are a host of newones as well, along with new strategies on how to giveyour recording the exposure it deserves. Thisstreamlined, reorganized, and updated edition featuresan all-new chapter (“Twenty Profile-Building Ideas toUse Right Now”), which will help readers get a runningstart in the recording business. They’ll also findcompletely updated material about Internet sales andpromotion techniques, the latest information availableon integrated marketing and e-marketing strategies,and brand-new listings of information resources.______00331381 Hardcover (308 pages,

6-1/4" x 9-1/8") ...............$24.95ISBN# 0-8230-7729-2

THE TOURING MUSICIANA SMALL-BUSINESS APPROACHTO BOOKING YOUR BAND ONTHE ROADby Hal GalperWatson-GuptillThe Touring Musician helpsperformers at all levels ofexperience to take control of

their careers. Packed with practical information aswell as amusing and enlightening anecdotes, thisinvaluable handbook guides musicians in applyingsound business practices to band travel by: evaluatingassets • creating an action plan • researching,negotiating, and booking venues • arrangingtransportation and lodgings • managing personal andtour finances • and getting publicity. Also included inthis book: point-by-point advice on setting up a smallbusiness • 11 sample worksheets and checklists in aready-to-photocopy format that will help to keepinformation organized • samples of the major types oflegal documents involved in booking a band • a step-by-step chapter showing how to book and route asample tour • and solid advice about researchingvenue contracts, negotiating gigs and fees, managingband finances, coordinating promotional activities •and much, much more.______00331383 (250 pages, 6" x 9").........$16.95

ISBN# 0-8230-8429-9

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LEONARD BERNSTEIN –YOUNG PEOPLE’SCONCERTSForeword by Michael Tilson ThomasAmadeus PressOn January 18, 1958, theColumbia Broadcasting Corp-oration aired the first of LeonardBernstein’s 53 Young People’s

Concerts with the New York Philharmonic. Sosuccessful were these performance lessons that they ranfor over a decade on television. This book brings backinto print a classic collection of the best of the best ofthese Emmy and Peabody Award-winning lectures. Atotal of 15 lectures are presented here in full. Here is thecentury’s most unique musician and teacher, explainingbeautifully and clearly the joy of music in a way thatgrasps the attention of all. Every aspect of music is socleverly presented that everyone, regardless of age,culture, or educational background, will enjoy andunderstand it.______00331656 (380 pages, 6" x 9").........$22.95

ISBN# 1-57467-102-2

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CHORUS CONFIDENTIALby William DehningPavane PublishingDr. William Dehning’s choirs havewowed audiences worldwide and atthe ACDA National Convention.Employing his no-nonsense tone, drywit and deep passion, he tells all thatis good and all that should bechanged in the world of choral

conducting. Never has so much valuable information beenincluded with so much personality.______08301689 (168 pages,

5-1/2" x 8-1/2") ...............$24.95ISBN# 0-634-05843-6

COME TOGETHER:THE OFFICIAL JOHN LENNONEDUCATIONAL TOUR BUS GUIDE TOMUSIC AND VIDEO

Book/DVD Packby Mark GarveyThomson Course TechnologyWith the support of Yoko Ono Lennon and thecorporate sponsorship of some of today’s biggestnames in music and video hardware and software, theJohn Lennon Educational Tour Bus is a non-profit,mobile recording studio outfitted with the latest inaudio and video technological advances (as well as afull complement of traditional musical instruments).Since 1998, the John Lennon Educational Tour Bus hasprovided free hands-on programs to hundreds of highschools, colleges, Boys and Girls Clubs, music festivals,concerts, conventions and community organizations.The lucky young people who are chosen to spend timeon the Lennon Bus work with the staff of onboardengineers to write a song, record and mix the song,and create a music video of the song’s performance –all in one day. The students have an unforgettableexperience, learn about how music is made today, andleave with a DVD of their song and video performance.Come Together: The Official John LennonEducational Tour Bus Guide to Music and Videorecreates for readers the experience of music andvideo creation aboard the John Lennon EducationalTour Bus. Part how-to, part celebrity interviews, parttechnological showcase, and part travelogue, ComeTogether is filled with photographs, features anaccompanying DVD with recording-artist interviews,and is a compelling journey aboard this unique rollingrecording studio. The book features a foreword byYoko Ono Lennon and is enhanced with photographs,video, and interviews with popular recording artists.______00331490 (304 pages, 9" x 9").........$39.99

ISBN# 1-59863-305-8

THE CREATIVE DIRECTOR:CONDUCTOR,TEACHER, LEADERby Edward S. LiskMeredith MusicConducting-listening skills,harmonic and melodic con-tent, ensemble sonority andexpressive conducting are

only a few of the insightful topics included in Ed Lisk’slatest publication. The complexities of instrumentalmusic as related to Howard Gardner’s Theories ofMultiple Intelligences are thoroughly discussed andprovide an overwhelming foundation for the support ofmusic in the schools. From philosophy to practicality,this book has it all!______00317165 (136 pages, 7" x 10").......$24.95

ISBN# 1-57463-079-2

GUITAR TRANSCRIBING –A COMPLETE GUIDEBook/CD Packby Dave CelentanoCenterstream PublicationsLearn that solo now! Don’twait for the music to comeout – use this complete guideto writing down what you

hear. Includes tips, advice, examples and exercisesfrom easy to difficult. Your ear is the top priority andyou’ll train it to listen more effectively to recognizeintervals, chords, note values, counting rhythms andmuch more for an accurate transcription.______00000378 (40 pages, 9" x 12").........$19.95

ISBN# 1-57424-139-7

IRVINE’S WRITING ABOUT MUSICTHIRD EDITIONby Demar Irvine and Mark A. RadiceAmadeus PressThis thorough revision of aclassic handbook is designedprimarily as a guide for studentswriting papers or theses on

musical subjects, but is useful for anyone writing aboutmusic for publication. It deals with the mechanics ofscholarly writing, citation and documentation, as wellas the nuts and bolts of punctuation and abbreviation.______00331557 (260 pages, 6" x 9").........$17.95

ISBN# 1-57467-049-2

LEARN TO READMUSICby Howard ShanetSimon and SchusterIn two evenings, absolutenovices can learn to readpractically any melody andpick it out on the piano bydoing the clear and simpleexercises provided. Howard

Shanet has taught thousands of people to read music infour hours of classwork with his proven method andexercises! A practical classroom text and a helpful ref-erence for music enthusiasts. ______00331239 (180 pages, 5-1/4" x 8") ....$13.00

ISBN# 0-671-21027-0

LITTLE MUSICALS FOR LITTLE THEATRESA REFERENCE GUIDE FORMUSICALS THAT DON’T NEEDCHANDELIERS OR HELICOPTERSTO SUCCEEDby Denny Martin FlinnLimelight EditionsWith this book, the many

wonderful musicals that played the small theaters andcabarets of Off Broadway are finally given the spotlightthey deserve. Little Musicals for Little Theatres is acomprehensive reference guide to over 150 smallmusicals that any theater or school can produce withlimited resources. Each entry includes writing credits,synopsis, cast size, musical numbers, productionnotes, and licensing information. The book alsoincludes the few Broadway musicals that have smallcasts and can be performed in almost anycircumstances. Photos give the reader a look atproduction requirements, and statistics on the numberof performances indicate how successful a show’soriginal production was.______00332694 (294 pages, 7" x 9-1/4") ...$17.95

ISBN# 0-87910-321-3

THE MUSICDIRECTOR’SCOOKBOOKRECIPES FOR A SUCCESSFULPROGRAMMeredith MusicA stimulating collection ofunique concepts on teachingand conducting by 57 oftoday’s most outstanding

music educators. Contains to-the-point, thought-provoking ideas proven successful by master teacher-conductors. Problem solving tips, philosophicalconcepts and ensemble-building skills all in one easy-to-read collection. An ideal source of exciting strategies forall levels of performance ensembles. Proceeds from thesale of this book go to The American Music Conference.______00317149 (144 pages, 7" x 10").......$24.95

ISBN# 1-57463-039-3

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MUSIC FOR KIDS – A GUIDE FOR PARENTSTipbook SeriesThe Tipbook CompanyEverything parents should know tosupport and guide the musicaldevelopment of their children. Some ofthe main topics are: why music is soimportant • selecting an instrument(including aspects such as your child’s

age, physical limitations, instrument prices, availability,band & orchestra needs, etc.) • buying and rentinginstruments • all aspects of music education (musicprograms for toddlers, grading systems, seeking ateacher, etc.) • how to make practicing fun andeffective • instrument classifications • different typesof bands and orchestras • and much more.______00331331 (240 pages,

4-1/8" x 8-3/4") ...............$11.95ISBN# 90-76192-50-2

MUSIC TEACHING STYLEMOVING BEYOND TRADITIONby Alan GummMeredith MusicMusic Teaching Style is anexciting, balanced approachto student performance,music learning and personalchange. Written in an infor-

mal, engaging style, the text is highlighted byanecdotes, quotations, challenges for self-reflection,and techniques used by the author and topprofessionals in the field. The result – a fulfilling,productive and successful music teaching experience.______00317134 (182 pages, 7" x 10").......$34.95

ISBN# 0-634-06299-9

MUSICAL QUIZZICALby Arthur CohnMCANow back in stock! 77 musicalpuzzles. A real one-of-a-kindbook which offers musiceducation and fun. 80 pages.

______00123471 (94 pages, 6" x 9").............$5.95ISBN# 0-7935-0015-X

THE PERFECT WRONG NOTELEARNING TO TRUSTYOUR MUSICAL SELFby William WestneyAmadeus PressIn this groundbreaking book,prize-winning pianist and notededucator William Westney helpsreaders discover their own path

to the natural, transcendent fulfillment of making music.Drawing on experience, psychological insight, andwisdom ancient and modern, Westney shows how totrust yourself and set your own musicality free. He offershealthy alternatives for lifelong learning and suggestssignificant change in the way music is taught. Forexample, playing a wrong note can be constructive,useful, even enlightening. The creator of the acclaimedUn-Master Class workshop also explores the specialpotential of group work, outlining the basics of hisrevelatory workshop that has transformed the musicexperience for participants the world over.______00331733 (240 pages, 6" x 9").........$17.95

ISBN# 1-57467-145-6

A PLACE IN THE CHOIRFINDING HARMONY IN AWORLD OF MANY VOICESby John JacobsonHal LeonardWith a world full of manyconflicting voices, it’s notalways easy to find your own.One of America’s best-loved

musical personalities, John Jacobson brings you agarden of beautiful flowers – “flowers that sing” – inthis collection of heartwarming essays andinspirational stories. Not just for music teachers, thisbook is full of life lessons for all of us, so we each canfind our very own “place in the choir."______09970960 Hardcover

(200 pages, 6" x 9").........$22.95ISBN# 1-4234-0842-X

A PLAYER’S GUIDE TO CHORDS ANDHARMONYMUSIC THEORY FORREAL-WORLD MUSICIANSby Jim AikinBackbeat BooksIf you’d like to know aboutmusic theory but don’t wantto get bogged down in a stuffy

college-level textbook, this guide was written just foryou! It’s a practical, no-nonsense book ideal for: youngmusicians learning guitar so they can play rock, folk orblues; DJs who’ve started recording their own tracksand need to know how chord progressions work; any-one who wants to play from the chord symbols in sheetmusic; classical musicians who want to do more thanjust “read the dots,” and countless others.______00331173 (198 pages, 8-1/2" x 11") $19.95

ISBN# 0-87930-798-6

SCORE READINGA KEY TO THEMUSIC EXPERIENCEby Michael DickreiterAmadeus PressScore reading provides insightsinto the musical structure of awork that are difficult to obtainfrom merely listening. Manylisteners and amateurs derive

great pleasure from following a performance withscore in hand to help them better understand theintricacies of what they are hearing. This guideincludes practice examples of increasing difficultytaken from scores of well-known works from variousperiods.______00331616 (268 pages, 6" x 9").........$19.95

ISBN# 1-57467-056-5

TEACHING GENIUSDOROTHY DELAY AND THEMAKING OF A MUSICIANby Barbara Lourie Sandforeword by Zubin MehtaAmadeus PressThe late Dorothy DeLay taughtviolin at Juilliard for more than50 years, and a list of her pupils– from Itzhak Perlman and

Kennedy to Midori and Sarah Chang – reads like awho’s who of the violin world. For more than 10 years,the author was granted access to DeLay’s classes atJuilliard and the Aspen School, allowing her to craft thisfascinating book that is both an exploration of themysteries of teaching and learning and a feast ofanecdotes about an extraordinary woman.______00331675 (240 pages, 6" x 9").........$16.95

ISBN# 1-57467-120-0

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TEACHING MUSIC WITHPURPOSEby Peter Loel BoonshaftMeredith MusicLike his first critically acclaimedinternational bestseller TeachingMusic with Passion, this newbook from Peter Boonshaft is evenmore poignant and powerful.

Called one of the most exciting and exhilarating voicesin music education today, Boonshaft’s latest work isboth inspirational and instructional and will definitelywarm your heart and transform your teaching.______00317162 (200 pages, 6" x 9").........$24.95

ISBN# 1-57463-076-8

TEACHING MUSICWITH PASSIONCONDUCTING, REHEARSINGAND INSPIRINGby Peter Loel BoonshaftMeredith MusicTeaching Music with Passion is aone-of-a-kind, collective master-piece of thoughts, ideas and sug-gestions about the noble profes-

sion of music education. It is both inspirational andinstructional and will surely change the way you teach.Filled with personal experiences, anecdotes andwonderful quotations, this book is an easy-to-read,must-read treasure!______00317129 (180 pages,

5-3/8" x 8-3/4") ...............$24.95ISBN# 0-634-05331-0

TECHNOLOGY GUIDEFOR MUSIC EDUCATORSedited by Scott WatsonThomson Music TechnologyFor years, music educatorshave been asking the Tech-nology Institute for MusicEducators (TI:ME) for a re-

source on software and technology products thatwould help them accomplish their curricular goals.This resource guide provides a comprehensive andcompact package, clearly organized into the followingsix core technology areas that music educators need tobe competent in as they teach music in the 21stcentury: electronic musical instruments • musicproduction • music notation software • technology-assisted learning • multimedia • productivity tools,classroom and lab management.______00331712 (242 pages, 7-1/4" x 8") ....$19.99

ISBN# 1-59200-981-6

TECHNOLOGY STRATEGIES FORMUSIC EDUCATION– 2ND EDITIONedited by Floyd RichmondTI:ME PublicationsTI:ME is a non-profit organ-ization whose goals and ob-jectives include the devel-opment of in-service teacher

training and certification in the area of musictechnology. This upated edition is an essential resourcefor all K-12 music educators. It contains hundreds ofideas to assist teachers in integrating technology intothe music curriculum, the areas of competency leadingto TI:ME certification, and a description of theTechnology Institute for Music Educators. These“strategies” are organized around seven essentialareas of competency in music technology as they applyto the National Standards for Arts of Education.______00331267 (114 pages, 8-1/2" x 11")..$19.95

ISBN# 0-634-09060-7

YOUR MUSICAL CHILDINSPIRING KIDS TOPLAY FOR KEEPSby Jessica Baron Turner, M.A.String Letter PublishingWhat makes a child fall in lovewith learning to play music?How does talent develop? Whenis the right time to start lessons?Which instrument is the best fit?

This groundbreaking book answers these questionsand many others, serving up healthy portions ofinsight, humor, research, practical advice, fresh ideasand heartfelt encouragement for making the most ofmusical development from pregnancy through theelementary years. It provides everything parents needto nurture children so they may begin to discover theirown unique voices______00330789 (256 pages, 6" x 9").........$14.95

ISBN# 1-890490-51-2

WHAT TO LISTEN FOR IN THE WORLDby Bruce AdolpheLimelight EditionsWith disciplined lyricism andentirely devoid of technical jar-gon, Bruce Adolphe’s bookprobes into the heart of suchmatters as the role of memoryand imagination in creative

expression, the meaning of inspiration, spirituality inmusic, the challenge of arts education and how musiccommunicates.______00332670 Hardcover (116 pages,

5-3/4" x 8-3/4" .................$18.95ISBN# 0-87910-085-0

THE WINDS OF CHANGETHE EVOLUTION OF THECONTEMPORARY AMERICANWIND BAND/ENSEMBLEAND ITS CONDUCTORby Frank BattistiMeredith MusicThis expansion on Battisti’s TheTwentieth Century American

Wind Band/Ensemble includes discussions on thecontribution of important wind band/ensemblepersonalities and organizations, and provides impor-tant information on hundreds of compositions for thismedium. Challenges facing the 21st century windband/ensemble conductor including training anddevelopment are also discussed.______00317128 (412 pages,

5-3/8" x 8-5/8") ...............$34.95ISBN# 0-634-04522-9

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2007 SONGWRITER’SMARKET Writer’s Digest BooksSince 1977, Songwriter’sMarket has been the all-in-oneresource songwriter’s and musi-cians seek out. Providing themwith the connections andknowledge they need, it’s thesongwriter’s career resource.

This edition includes: Contact information andsubmission guidelines for more than 1,000 musicpublishers, record companies, producers, bookingagents, music firms and more; New, informativeinterviews with Jonatha Brooke, Richie Havens, andASCAP Rep. Shawn Murphy; Resource listings wheresongwriters can network and find further support, as wellas five indexes to help them navigate the market listingswith ease. Songwriter’s Market helps songwritersconnect with the music industry and arms them with theknowledge they need to be successful.______00331499 (472 pages, 7" x 9").........$24.99

ISBN# 1-58297-398-9

ARRANGING FOR LARGE JAZZ ENSEMBLEBook/CD Pack by Dick Lowell and Ken PulligBerklee Press Now, for the first time, learn thesame jazz ensemble arrangingtechniques taught by renowned

Berklee College of Music faculty, and studied by the bestand brightest arrangers working today. Arranging forLarge Jazz Ensemble includes all the information youneed when creating horn charts, fueling and inspiringyou with the charts of esteemed Berklee professors. Theplay-along CD includes more than 60 demo tracks andarrangements written in the style of masters such asCount Basie, Duke Ellington and Gil Evans, andperformed by Berklee faculty. Covers: writing and voicingtechniques; soli, background and shout choruses;special effects; creating your own style; and more.______50449528 (208 pages, 9" x 12").......$39.95

ISBN# 0-634-03656-4

ARRANGING IN THEDIGITAL WORLDBook/GM Disk Pack by Corey AllenBerklee PressThis is the resource for creatingtruly inspired arrangements! Fullof tips and tricks covering techni-ques for building digital arrange-

ments in a variety of styles, including country, gospel,pop, jazz, rock, Latin and more. Teaches basic MIDI,sequencing, production concepts, and arrangingtechniques for a variety of digital instrument sounds.Make your MIDI sequences and grooves come alive!Also includes a General MIDI disk with more than 50sequenced samples, helpful definitions, and more.______50449415 (88 pages, 6" x 9")...........$19.95

ISBN# 0-634-00634-7

ARRANGING SONGSHOW TO PUT THEPARTS TOGETHERBook/CD Pack by Rikky RooksbyBackbeat BooksThis book is an essentialmanual of techniques for

recording a song. It explores arranging essentials suchas grouping instruments effectively, using multi-trackrecording, artfully layering parts, achieving a goodmix, and creating unusual arrangements usingcommon techniques. The accompanying CD illustratesall of the techniques presented in the book. Guitarchord boxes are included for the CD tracks whereappropriate.______00331454 (160 pages, 8-1/2" x 11")...$22.95

ISBN# 0-87930-896-6

BERKLEE MUSIC THEORY– BOOK 1Book/CD Packby Paul SchmelingBerklee PressLearn music theory based onover forty years of musictheory instruction at BerkleeCollege of Music. Whether

you already play an instrument, or are looking toexpand the depth of your musical knowledge,understanding the fundamental concepts of musictheory is essential for advancing your performanceskills and writing music. This book features rigorous,hands-on, “ears-on” practice exercises that help youexplore the inner workings of music, presenting notes,scales, and rhythms as they are heard in pop. jazz andblues. You will learn and build upon the basic conceptsof music theory with written exercises, listeningexamples and ear training exercises. The included CDwill help reinforce lessons as you begin to build a solidmusical foundation.______50448043 (88 pages, 9" x 12").........$19.95

ISBN# 0-87639-046-7

BERKLEE MUSIC THEORY– BOOK 2Book/CD Pack by Paul ShmelingBerklee PressThe second in a two-volumeseries based on over 40 yearsof music theory instruction atBerklee College of Music.

This volume focuses on harmony, including triads,seventh chords, inversions, and voice leading for jazz,blues and popular music styles. You’ll develop thetools needed to write melodies and create effectiveharmonic accompaniments from a lead sheet.______50448062 (88 pages, 9" x 12").........$19.95

ISBN# 0-87639-066-1

THE COMPLETE SINGER-SONGWRITERA TROUBADOUR’S GUIDE TOWRITING, PERFORMING,RECORDING & BUSINESSby Jeffrey Pepper RodgersBackbeat BooksThis handbook is the ultimateguide for the modern singer-songwriter, full of real-world

advice and encouragement for both aspiring andaccomplished troubadours. The founding editor ofAcoustic Guitar magazine, Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers drawson his own experiences as a performing songwriter andinterviews with artists such as Joni Mitchell, Ani DiFranco,Arlo Guthrie, Chrissie Hynde and Paul Simon to offer aninvaluable companion for the journey from idea to song tostage and studio. Also includes inside info from managers,agents, lawyers and record execs.______00331092 (202 pages, 6" x 9-1/4") ..$17.95

ISBN# 0-87930-769-2

A COMPOSER’SINSIGHT, VOLUME 1THOUGHTS, ANALYSIS ANDCOMMENTARY ONCONTEMPORARY MASTERPIECESFOR WIND BANDedited by Timothy SalzmanMeredith MusicA Composer’s Insight,Volume 1 – with a foreword

by Michael Colgrass – is the first in a five-volume serieson major contemporary composers and their works forwind band. An excellent resource for conductors,composers or enthusiasts interested in acquiring aricher musical understanding of the composers’training, compositional approach, musical influencesand interpretative ideas.______00317131 (164 pages,

8-1/2" x 11")....................$29.95ISBN# 0-634-05827-4

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A COMPOSER’SINSIGHT, VOLUME 2edited by Timothy SalzmanMeredith MusicIncludes a foreword byNorman Dello Joio and fea-tures the music of LeslieBassett, Norman Dello Joio,Hiroshi Hoshina, Libby

Larsen, David Maslanka, Nicholas Maw, FrancisMcBeth, Ron Nelson, H. Owen Reed, Jan Van derRoost, and Gregory Youtz.______00317143 (196 pages, 8-1/2" x 11")...$29.95

ISBN# 1-57463-034-2

A COMPOSER’S INSIGHT, VOLUME 3THOUGHTS, ANALYSIS ANDCOMMENTARY ONCONTEMPORARY MASTERPIECESFOR WIND BANDby Timothy SalzmanMeredith MusicA Composer’s Insight,

Volume 3 – with a foreword by John Corigliano –is thethird in a five-volume series on major contemporarycomposers and their works for wind band. Included inthis initial volume are rare, “behind-the-notes”perspectives acquired from personal interviews witheach composer. An excellent resource for conductors,composers or enthusiasts interested in acquiring aricher musical understanding of the composers’training, compositional approach, musical influencesand interpretative ideas. Features the music of: RichardRodney Bennett, Warren Benson, Roger Cichy, JohnCorigliano, David Holsinger, Roger Nixon, BernardRands, Philip Sparke, Frank Ticheli, MichaelWeinstein, and John Zdechlik.______00317160 (303 pages, 8-1/2"x 11")....$39.95

ISBN# 1-57463-048-2

CONTEMPORARYEARTRAININGby Mark HarrisonHal LeonardEartraining is a vital (andsometimes neglected) skillthat enables musicians to“hear ahead” in theirplaying and writing. Theseunique, modern courseshave been used by

hundreds of students (from beginners to workingprofessionals) at the acclaimed Grove School of Musicin Los Angeles. These methods use solfège (the syllablesDo, Re, Mi, etc.) to apply the techniques within a key-center based “relative pitch” framework. Level Oneworks on hearing and transcribing melodies, rhythms,intervals and bass lines and moves on to identify triadsand simple progressions. Level Two covers hearing andtranscribing triads and four-part chords. Level One______00220012 (222 pages, 9" x 12").......$19.95

ISBN# 0-825-69392-6Level Two______00220013 (154 pages, 9" x 12").......$19.95

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CONTEMPORARY MUSIC THEORYby Mark HarrisonHal LeonardFinally, a complete har-mony and theory methoddesigned specifically forthe pop and jazz musician!These books, used at theGrove School of Music,provide a sound and

proven approach to theory. The Level One bookcompletely derives and explains major and minorscales, keys and key signatures,