Are you a Canadian hoping for a career in music? There’s a new book that might help.

Navigating the business side of music has been and will always be a nightmare. On a good day, it’s merely complex. But then when you add in all the people ready to take advantage of artists, it gets real weird, real fast. It’s tough enough for veterans, but if you’re just getting started–wow.

There are plenty of books out there on how the music business works and what artists (especially newbies) need to pay attention to, but most deal strictly with the US. That’s why this new book (well, the third edition) of A Career in Music: 10 Steps to Success can be a lifesaver. for Canadian musicians.

The author, Vancouver’s Bob D’Eith has been working with bands for years. He’s an artist, a lawyer, and a music company executive, so he’s seen it all.

If you’re looking for current, practical advice on how to manage your music career, this is the best $30 you can spend. It’s easy to read–there are just ten steps–and takes the reader through business relationships, legal needs.

Here’s my official blurb for the book, “If you’re hoping to make a career out of music, this book could be the difference between getting it right and flaming out.”