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Dave has taken his years of experience and put them into words that anyone can understand. I learned some new techniques, and gained some ideas. - Bill in NJ

I bought this book hoping to learn about Marketing my band (and I did), but I really gained some insight into keeping the band together through better communication. - Tim in Cleveland

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This 95 page booklet is filled with knowledge that only comes from experience. Dave Jackson has been involved with Bands since he started his first group at age 12. Some of his Bands have worked, and some have not. Consequently, Dave can help you avoid the problems that all bands face.
As a training and communication director for a 40 million dollar company Dave has developed a uniquely "down to earth" training style that is show cased in this book. It's not only educational, but entertaining as well.

Topics Include:

Why Should I Read This?
If Musician's Hate Goal Setting, Why Do They Do It All the Time?

So You Want to Be in a Band?
Getting on the Same Page
Picking Bandmates
Finding Musicians
Holding Auditions
Leaving an Impression
Thinking Ahead to Practice
Picking a Band Name
Song Selection
Getting Ready to Practice
Practice Pitfalls

Money Issues
Band Funds
Equipment

Drugs are Bad Mkay?

Making a Demo
Getting Ready for the Demo
Going to the Studio

Getting a Gig
Indie Resources Reviewed
The Indie Bible
The Musician’s Atals
Billboard’s Guide to Touring and Promotion
Galaris Music Directory
Using the Internet to Find a Club
The Promo Packet
Throw a Sale
Keeping Organized with Contact Management Software
Your Performance
The Waiting is the Hardest Part
Smooth Operation
Sounding Good
Check One, Two, Check, Check
The Set List
Breaks
Make New Friends
Don’t Poke the Groupies

Going the Extra Mile
Are Your Festival Ready?
After the Last Note Sounds
Keeping Your Gigs
Mark Your Terrirtory (and keep your gear)

Marketing Your Band
The Best Advice I Ever Received
Café Press Review
Sample CD
Band Booth
Reverse Marketing
Radio Station Piggy Back
The Hand Stamp
Take Your Promotion Out to Lunch
Let Your Fans Do the Talking
Let Your Fans Do the Printing
Because You’re Special – Planting Seeds of Loyalty

Using the Internet
Put Your Fans On Your Website
Make it Easy to Contact You
How to Reduce Unwanted Email From Your Web Site
Set Up Some Chat on Your Web Site
The End of Year Poll
Starting a Mailing List

Getting Along
Communication 101
Seeing the Warning Signs
Ego Check – Don’t Believe Your Press
Safe Sax: An Example of Communication

When Things Go Wrong
Breaking Up is Hard to Do
You are SOOOO Fired
You Can’t Fire Me I Quit!
Living the Dream
Gig Software In Depth Review

Conclusion
Where Do I Go from Here?
About the Author
Web Resources Used in this Book

 

 


 

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