Megadeth Man Releases Audio Book on the Music Business

February 15, 2014February 15, 2014 Alan Cross 0 Comments Audio Book, Megadeth, Music Business

I’m a big fan of audio books. Here’s one I’m adding to my queue: Making Music Your Business: A Guide for Young Musicians by Megadeth bassist David Ellefson. Here’s what it covers (via Blabbermouth):

* In The Beginning: getting started, teamwork
* The Team: personal management, attorneys, booking agencies, business management
* Recording: record labels, record deals, artist royalties, independent labels, music publishing
* Promotion: videos, radio, internet, press, publicity, touring
* Traveling: the road, concert promoters, traveler’s tips
* Gear and More: merchandise deals; equipment endorsements; copyright ownership and incorporation; negotiating
* Insights and advice from performers such as Tori Amos, Dave Mustaine, Chrissie Hynde, Billy Sheehan and Slash.

Alan Cross

is an internationally known broadcaster, interviewer, writer, consultant, blogger and speaker. In his 40+ years in the music business, Alan has interviewed the biggest names in rock, from David Bowie and U2 to Pearl Jam and the Foo Fighters. He’s also known as a musicologist and documentarian through programs like The Ongoing History of New Music.

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