Product Description

The potential of the MP3 format is incredible. Using digital music, artists can distribute their music without being at the mercy of the traditional record label. It levels the playing field, giving independent musicians the ability to compete with the "big guys." This book explains how.

With the information in this book, bands will find out how to promote their music by releasing tracks on the net. They will learn clever ways to communicate with fans via the Internet, how to set up a Web site and what features the site should offer, and how to add art and lyrics to MP3 files-thereby making these files a more effective marketing tool.

The book covers everything musicians need to know about the MP3 format, from ripping better MP3 files to editing these files. Readers will learn how to shift music from one media to another with ease, and even how to find lyrics and take music lessons on the Internet.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #364220 in Books
• Published on: 2000-04
• Format: Illustrated
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 307 pages

Review
"I cannot recommend this highly enough; it's far more than simply a book on MP3. Not only for musicians, but anyone interested..." -- Terry Allen - heard, a non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion of new music of all types

"John Hedtke and Sandy Bradley have provided artists with a simple straightforward approach even computer novices will appreciate." -- Michael Sharp, CEO, AMP3.com

"MP3 distribution will completely revolutionize the music industry and level the playing field for independent artists..." -- Stacey Belding, The Future of Music.com

A great book for artists who wish to be a part of the digital music revolution!" -- Olle Waltari, The MP3 Place, Change Music Network

From the Back Cover
This book explains how you can use the MP3 format and the Internet to take full advantage of the latest in music technology. You'll learn . . . * Effective marketing tips for presenting yourself and your music on the Web * Clever ways to communicate with your fans * How to set up a Web site and what features your site should offer-a catalog, a shopping cart, message boards, etc. * The four basic reasons listeners will buy your music * Where to go on the Internet for additional resources * What the future holds for the music industry Basic MP3 concepts-how to play, manipulate, and record MP3 files-are explained so that even the most inexperienced computer user can use MP3 to successfully market their music.

About the Author
John Hedtke is the author of 18 books, including _Peachtree Made Easy_ and _Using Computer Bulletin Boards_. A software expert with over 20 years of experience, John has developed and written books and manuals for many leading software products. Sandy Bradley, a musician, has produced numerous independent recordings. She served on the board for _Sing Out!_ magazine and as the Seattle Arts Commissioner.

Customer Reviews

i recently read two books on promoting MP3s -- conclusion
i recently read two books on promoting MP3s and after some consideration, I think this was the lesser of the two, mainly because of the high cost. You basically pay a lot of money for a glossy cover and some nice pictures. You get the same information, and some better examples, in BUZZ YOUR MP3, an electronic book I discovered here at Amazon. I'm not saying this is a bad book -- it is very well written and the tips are fine -- but why pay so much for this book when you can get something else that is just as good in every way for a lot, lot less? Both books are about using MP3s to further your career. Both are well written. But this one just costs too much. Sorry.

A terrific, "user friendly" guide for serious musicians.
John Hedtke and Sandy Bradley's MP3 For Musicians is packed with details on how a musician might present music on the web, from communicating with fans and deciding how to feature one's music to locating additional resources on the web and understanding and using basic MP3 resources. Highly recommended: the specific information tailored to musicians is unparalleled.

Priceless
This book is fantastic! Everything you need to know about MP3s, music promotion and doing it the right way. I love it!