Building a Successful 21st-Century Music Career

by Simon Cann

Provides the plan of attack that musicians, songwriters, producers, DJs and managers need to make their dream of making music into a career come true. Examines the changes the industry has faced - iTunes, the collapse of the CD market, cheap home recording, etc. - and the new opportunities that have arisen. Covers publicity, product development, finances, record deals and more in detail.

432 pages, Paperback

First published April 19, 2007

About the author

Simon Cann is the author of the Boniface, Montbretia Armstrong, and Leathan Wilkey books.

In addition to his fiction, Simon has written a range of music-related and business-related books, including the How to Make a Noise series, the most widely ready series about synthesizer sound programming, and Made it in China, about entrepreneurs building businesses in China. He has also worked as a ghostwriter on a number of books.

Before turning full-time to writing, Simon spent nearly two decades as a management consultant, where his clients included aeronautical, pharmaceutical, defense, financial services, chemical, entertainment, and broadcasting companies.

He lives in London.

Reviews

[DANIEL GHANIME]

Complete in so many ways, very explanatory and detailed.