Product Description

Revised and completely updated edition of the industry classic! The Real Deal is the only music business reference source that offers specific advice to musicians on getting that all-important record deal. Included in this thoroughly revised and updated Second Edition are all the business necessities, creative aspects, and marketing strategies needed for musicians to survive and thrive in the music industry. Readers learn, step by step, how to prepare a presentation package and reach the right person at the record labels, and discover dozens of no-fail procedures and time-tested techniques for making it in this incredibly competitive business. This exciting expanded edition features expert advice from dozens of successful managers, record producers, recording artists, and publicists, as well as three brand new chapters: "Taking Care of Business," "Making Money Promoting Your Talent," and "Using Your Songwriting Talents." Also included is thorough, up-to-the-minute information on using the Internet and getting signed overseas, as well as two completely revised and updated appendices providing information on books, conferences, and other resources. For any musician playing popular music, The Real Deal is the definitive guide to winning a recording contract!

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #581990 in Books
• Published on: 2002-05-01
• Released on: 2002-05-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 288 pages

About the Author
Daylle Deanna Schwartz has been a teacher, rapper, president of her own record label, and successful author of four books. She currently teaches classes on the music industry and personal growth. She regularly appears as a guest expert on Good Day, New York and has appeared on Oprah, Donahue, Ricki Lake, the BBC, and CNN. She lives in New York City.

Customer Reviews

Outstandingly Resourceful!
this book is very precise and chronologically correct. each chapter leads to the next covering nearly every aspect of the artist/songwriter-end of the music industry. i especially liked the sparatic quotes from interviews with successful artists, A&Rs, CEOs, publishers and producers in the industry. don't buy this book if you're looking for an easy way to land a deal, but do buy it if you are willing to work at advancing your music career and would like a practical guide to give you an advantage over the competition. i highly recommend this book, it's a must-read for anyone that desires to MAKE MONEY with their music and aquire basic knowledge about the music industry including what common mistakes to avoid straight from the mouths of industry big-wigs.

good book
this book is very detailed&breaks things done about the industry&how to approach ways at being down.very complete&a solid Read all the way through.

It's time somebody said it!
Daylle's other books were great but this new edition is so appropriate for today's music market. Daylle doesn't mess around. She explains that the best way to get a record deal is to pursue a career, and she's right. I would rather make money from my music than chase that elusive deal. I know so many musicians getting stagnant on labels. I do want a long term career. I'd also like a record deal but as Daylle says, the best one is a deal that advances your career because most labels won't give you one. I'm motivated to do what it takes to succeed after reading The Real Deal because it is the real deal. Daylle gives great resources for making money from music and that's what I want. Her chapter on making money from songs is very helpful and the one on getting to the next level of touring gives me hope. Anyone who wants to make money from their music should read this terrific book!