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WANT TO BUILD AN ONLINE FOLLOWING FOR YOUR BUSINESS, SERVICE OR PRODUCTS BUT NOT SURE WHERE TO BEGIN? In The Rule-Breaker's Guide to Social Media Damian Keyes shows you how to get ahead in the 'creative age' of the internet by ripping up the rule-book and starting all over again. Crammed full of expert anecdotes, tips and advice - plus a highly effective 30 Day Challenge - this book will revolutionise the way you view online marketing. It's time to unplug from the old ways of doing things and embrace your unique strengths, skills and passion. It's time to become a rule-breaker! 'Throw out any other guide, because this is all you need to effectively build your brand and business through social media.' John Michael Morgan, author of Brand Against the Machine At the age of 23 Damian Keyes became one of the founders of The British Institute of Modern Music, which is now the largest full-time independent music education provider in the world. Damian also owns several businesses, including DK Music Management and Warble Entertainment. As a bass player he has performed in over 2000 venues around the world, including Wembley Stadium and Hyde Park. In his role as a keynote speaker Damian travels the globe helping brands and businesses grow using social media marketing. For more information please visit: damiankeyes.com
In The Musician's Way, veteran performer and educator Gerald Klickstein combines the latest research with his 30 years of professional experience to provide aspiring musicians with a roadmap to artistic excellence. Part I, Artful Practice, describes strategies to interpret and memorize compositions, fuel motivation, collaborate, and more. Part II, Fearless Performance, lifts the lid on the hidden causes of nervousness and shows how musicians can become confident performers. Part III, Lifelong Creativity, surveys tactics to prevent music-related injuries and equips musicians to tap their own innate creativity. Written in a conversational style, The Musician's Way presents an inclusive system for all instrumentalists and vocalists to advance their musical abilities and succeed as performing artists.
From Grammy-winning musical icon and legendary bassist Victor L. Wooten comes an inspiring parable of music, life, and the difference between playing all the right notes…and feeling them. The Music Lesson is the story of a struggling young musician who wanted music to be his life, and who wanted his life to be great. Then, from nowhere it seemed, a teacher arrived. Part musical genius, part philosopher, part eccentric wise man, the teacher would guide the young musician on a spiritual journey, and teach him that the gifts we get from music mirror those from life, and every movement, phrase, and chord has its own meaning...All you have to do is find the song inside. “The best book on music (and its connection to the mystic laws of life) that I've ever read. I learned so much on every level.”—Multiple Grammy Award–winning saxophonist Michael Brecker
Beyond the skill involved in playing an instrument, getting musicians to play together well is an art form in itself. The secrets of how a guitarist, bassist, vocalist, drummer, keyboard player, and more can come together to create a unified sound usually reveal themselves only after years of stage and studio experience. This book explores every aspect of playing with other musicians, including the equipment, hardware, and software used in today's increasingly complex technological world, and the principles of sound every musician needs to know to work at the level of a professional band. So if you're ready to take your band beyond countless rehearsals and fast-forward to a professional sound, How to Make Your Band Sound Great is the guide you need to get you there. Complete with a 60-minute instructional DVD, How to Make Your Band Sound Great supplies instant access to producer and engineer Bobby Owsinski's years of real-life professional experience with bands of all types as a player, recording engineer, and record producer. The book-and-DVD package provides all you need to know to get your band on the way to sounding great using the techniques of veteran professional performing acts in the studio and on the stage.
Each composer addresses the following topics: Biographical information, The creative process ... how a composer works, Orchestration, Views from the composer to the conductor, Commissioning new works, The teaching of composition, Influential individuals, Ten works all band conductors at all levels should study, Ten composers whose music speaks in especially meaningful ways, The future of the wind band, Other facets of everyday life, Comprehensive list of works for band.
In Improve Your Guitar Chord Playing - Chord Switching Tips, Tricks & Exercises, you will learn the essential skills required to master the most frequently used guitar chords. Discover important lessons and exercises to play faster precise sounding chords and an improved 3-way visual chord learning system with tests to help remember chords by shape. Inside you'll find the essential chords to play thousands of songs, simplified easy to play chords for beginners, another 35 of the most commonly used chords, 16 sharp and flat chords, 8 main types of barre chords, and rock power chords. More than just another book full of chords: 12 Tips, tricks, and exercises to improve your chord switching. Step-by-step chord switching exercises–excellent for beginners and all levels. 45 of the most useful chord progressions in pop, rock, folk, and blues. 7 Barre chord tips with strengthening exercises. Master the fingerboard with unique triangle patterns and diagrams. Key and capo charts to transpose from key to key. Strumming and fingerstyle patterns. 10 classic songs with notes and tablature in two keys. How to read music and improve your rhythm. Improve Your Guitar Chord Playing is perfect for players wanting to advance to the next level.
Worship leading is a great privilege and challenge. It is great to be able to point people to God through Worship. Learn to grow in your singing, playing and leading. Learn to hear God's Spirit as you lead. Be passionate in your love-relationship with God, and for the people in your Worship team and congregation.
College Prep for Musicians: A Comprehensive Guide for Students, Parents, Teachers, and Counselors is a one-of-a-kind book that forms a complete picture of the process of applying to music schools. No matter what degree within music in which you are interested, College Prep for Musicians is the book to help young musicians follow their dreams.
Do you have 15 minutes to spare? If you want to spend more time doing and less time reading, this is going to be your kind of book. This isn't the kind of cover-to-cover manual on the music business where you have to figure out how to apply vague concepts to your career. No, this is your recipe book for music business success. Every section is broken down into short bites with specific actions that you can take to begin taking control of your music career right away. You'll learn things like: How to book your own tours How to get sponsors Who you should hire Using social media in a way that actually works How to become a better musician How to be more strategic with your art Crammed with over 2,000 tips and idea-generators, this book will let you hack your way through the music business. Also, it features advice from A&R reps, label owners, publicists, attorneys, artists, and more!
