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9 of 9 found the following review helpful:
Gold standard for Music Business books Nov 18, 2004
By Jeri Goldstein
"Publisher"
Review written by
Kerry Dexter
Dirty Linen Magazine
Dec.2004/January 2005 Issue
Jeri Goldstein fairly well created the gold standard for music business books that are both practical and wise when the first edition was released in 1998, offering succinct ideas on setting goals, planning for a long-range future as a musician, when to quit your day job, and when to rethink your music career. Along with those came big-picture straight forward advice on negotiating with venues, planning tour routing, how to set up an office, what to include in a letter of intent, and what to look for in a contract, among other things.The latest edition includes all that, organized into bite-sized chapters packed with information and seasoned with sidebar quotes and tips from music industry professionals...There are updates to the resources sections included with each chapter, added information about immigration issues for artists and about creating and using electronic press kits, and materials on web design. New edition or old, it's a book that belongs on the shelf of anyone who wants to know more about the many-faceted business of performing arts, touring and presenting, and integrating that part of a musician's life into a successful career.
11 of 12 found the following review helpful:
Essential! Nov 29, 2005
By Megan Romer
No one in the music industry, be they a musician, club owner, festival manager, booking agent, band manager, merch salesman, etc. has any good excuse NOT to read this book.
It's essential for those who are just starting out, and useful for those who have been in the game for many years. Goldstein's writing is clear and concise, and the book is organized well and peppered with real-life examples and "hot tips", which keep it interesting.
There are dozens of fabulous books on the music industry, from how-to guides to high-level marketing strategy books, but no one should bother reading any of them until they've read this book. It's absolutely essential.
4 of 5 found the following review helpful:
Simply great Apr 28, 2005
By P. Marko
"markopavic.com"
This book is great. It's well written and it covers all you need to know about booking and more. If you're serious about your music, this book is a must. Recomended!
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
It's Always on My Desk Jan 10, 2010
By J. Pancoast
"Extraordinary Children's Music"
I've been working as a full-time musician for going on 15 years and I still find valuable information in this book. Right off the bat it helped me re-vamp and streamline my promo kit, and that was just the beginning. From practical tour planning to negotiating the deal to executing the contract, you'll find yourself reaching for this book over and over again.
I own a ton of books on the music business but I only keep four on my desk and THIS is one of them. If you want to make a living in the touring music business then it should be on YOUR desk, too!
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
 Read it TWICE - very helpful Jan 07, 2010
By Rebecca Fuller
Jeri Goldstein doesn't miss a beat. This book was so informative that I read it once, put it away for a short time, and then read it again. I couldn't believe how many details I had missed! The most recent time, I studied it with highlighter and pencil in hand. (*My favorite information-discoveries were in the side-bars*)
I believe this book is very important for those looking to help their music career along. As a musician, I need to learn to get my foot in the door to new venues. I have implemented several techniques and ideas already this week.
Read, then re-read my friends. You'll be glad you did.
Rebecca Fuller
Briarwood Musicians
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