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It is 1988. On a dead-end street in a run-down suburb there is a music shop that stands small and brightly lit, jam-packed with records of every kind. Like a beacon, the shop attracts the lonely, the sleepless, and the adrift; Frank, the shop's owner, has a way of connecting his customers with just the piece of music they need. Then, one day, into his shop comes a beautiful young woman, Ilse Brauchmann, who asks Frank to teach her about music. Terrified...
3) Drama 99 FM
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One of today's most exciting voices lets loose in a novel starring three bold and beautiful women who are about to discover that life in the fast lane isn't all it's cracked up to be...
Ever since she started working for a top executive in the music industry, the once-shy Naomi has gone from drab to fab. And now that she's had a taste of the good life, she'll stop at nothing to get more--even if it means watching her career unravel and losing
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Gorgeous, successful executive Teri Stewart spends her days working for L.A.'s hottest record company - and her nights all alone. Her best friend Nicole is determined to find Teri a man, but she hasn't had much luck ... because Teri wants more than Mr. Maybe. Then a man from Teri's past returns to reignite their romance. With his sultry smile and easy-going charm, radio DJ Harrison Starr is one of a kind. But he may have a secret that could change...
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"It's 1980, and Lillian Waters is hitting the road for the very last time. Jaded from her years in the music business, perpetually hungover, and diagnosed with career-ending vocal problems, Lillian cobbles together a nationwide farewell tour featuring some old hands from her early days playing honky-tonk bars in Washington State and Nashville, plus a few new ones. She yearns to feel the rush of making live music one more time and bask in the glow...
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Women of power volume v9
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"Music Mavens transports readers around the world (and beyond)--to a jazz performance in Genoa, an instrument lab in London, a Tokyo taiko dojo, a New York City beatbox battle, and even a film scoring session aboard the starship Enterprise, to name a few. Along the way, it spotlights artists whose work spans musical genres and industry roles, including composing and songwriting, performing and conducting, audio engineering, producing, and rock photography....
7) Intermission
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"As glittering as their name, The Diamonds were on the brink of 1990s pop music stardom-until betrayal tore them apart. Now these four very different women are getting a second shot at success. But will reuniting mend their rift-or will lasting secrets, unspoken betrayals, new temptations, and the hard-knocks of today's music industry destroy them, and their dreams, for good? Angel. Carmen. Doreen. Jade. Talented Memphis girls who had a brush with...
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"There has never been a greater need for practical DIY marketing advice from a musician who has been there and succeeded than now, at a time when new technologies make it more possible than ever for musicians to attract attention independently and leverage their own careers, and record industry professionals look exclusively for developed artists who are already successful. Written by a professional musician for other musicians, [this] is a proactive,...
10) Working in music
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Takes readers on a backstage tour of working in music, from singers to producers. Spreads highlight the skills and education readers will need, feature career spotlights, and show readers and where the future of the field is headed.
11) The favorite son
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They're handsome, smart, and gifted. Brothers Camden and Blaine Drake have combined their talents and founded a gospel group. At first, their bishop father is against the idea -- until Blaine, his favorite, wows the congregation performing at a church revival. Sure enough, once the bishop witnesses their effect on the crowd he wants them there every Sunday. But he may have set the stage for trouble: as the group's popularity increases, so do the groupies....
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"There has never been a greater need for musicians to understand the music business than now, when emerging technologies make it possible for artists to act as their own record labels, and new contracts are structured to grab the biggest slice of an artist's revenue pie. But in a digital age overflowing with confusing and ever-changing information, musicians need trusted business advice from a veteran artist who can break down the basics in a language...
13) The ragtime kid
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Running away from home to persuade legendary ragtime musician Scott Joplin to take him on as a pupil, teenager Brun Campbell stumbles upon the body of a murdered young woman, near which he discovers items belonging to Joplin.
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Fascinating facts, fun pictures, and first-person accounts highlight informative text about some of the most interesting jobs that take place behind the scenes in the music industry. Readers will get a glimpse at what it takes to make it as a songwriter, producer, manager, and more and find out what goes on behind the glamour.
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The $130 billion music industry is booming, and the ones changing the game are becoming younger and younger. This book covers everything from the history of the music industry to what it takes to be an artist, and includes information about all the possible career opportunities.
16) The complete singer-songwriter: a troubadour's guide to writing, performing, recording, and business
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The Complete Singer-Songwriter is the ultimate guide for the modern performer, chock-full of tips, tools, and inspiration for both aspiring troubadours and those looking to take their craft and career to the next level. Author Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers draws on firsthand interviews with songwriting legends and rising stars; expert advice from managers, agents, lawyers, and publishers; and his own experiences as a performing songwriter. He offers this...
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This updated second edition will teach you how to take charge of your musical career with crucial do-it-yourself strategies. Filled with empowering resources and tips for self-managed musicians, including: How to write a business plan, create press kits, sharpen your business chops; Using the Internet to promote your music; How to customize your demos for maximum exposure; Secrets to getting your music played on the radio; 12 things you can do to...
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Conducting an orchestra is something that is seen as well as heard, but it is quite misunderstood. People may wonder, "What does this person actually do for a living?" This most mysterious of jobs is brought to life in this book. Drawing on his own experiences on and off the podium, Leonard Slatkin tells tales of some of the most fascinating people in the musical world, including Frank Sinatra, Leonard Bernstein, and John Williams. He takes the reader...
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New technologies are revolutionizing the music business. While these changes may be smashing traditional business models and creating havoc among the major record companies, they are also providing new opportunities for unsigned artists, independent labels, and music business entrepreneurs. The Future of the Music Business provides a legal and business road map for success in today's music business by setting forth a comprehensive summary of the rules...
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Succinct and to the point, David Rovics demystifies the very different skills necessary to cultivate the arts of songwriting, guitar-playing and tour booking. In an era when the truly independent record label, is virtually a thing of the past, Rovics explains how it's possible to make a living as a recording artist without a label. At a time when the corporate record industry is suing music fans for sharing music, Rovics explains why the internet...
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