Musician's Survival Guide to Life on the Road

Download or read book Musician's Survival Guide to Life on the Road written by Stella Hemmings and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Few musicians gain widespread recognition just playing their local pub/club circuit anymore. It's touring that wins new fans, sells more records and CDs, and opens the door to record company and management interest. This book aims to give you all the information you need to survive life on the road. Most musicians want to gig and reap the benefits without being bogged down by all the other less fun stuff. That's why this book makes sure you get to the info you need without having to wade through reams of irrelevant text. It offers you a step-by-step guide to steer you quickly and easily through the trickier elements of touring. Many successful artists and musicians have travelled this same road before. In this book you will learn about some of their experiences and adventures, and benefit from their own invaluable personal survival tips.