
Author : Ari Herstand
Pages : 400 pages
Publisher : Liveright
Language :
ISBN-10 : 1631491504
ISBN-13 : 9781631491504
Forget everything you think you know about the odds of ?making it? in the music industry. Today, odds mean nothing and success is not about lucky breaks. It?s about conquering social media, mastering the art of merchandising and simply working harder and being smarter than everyone else. We are living in the midst of an industry renaissance, one that has left the record companies desperately struggling to maintain their prominence, as a subculture of dedicated, DIY (do-it-yourself) musicians have taken over. These days talent is a given and success has to be earned.In 2008, Ari Herstand boldly turned in his green Starbucks apron to his manager, determined to make a living off his craft as a singer/songwriter. Almost a decade later, he has become a founding member of the new DIY movement and a self-sustaining musician, all without the help of a major label. Now, drawing from years of experience, Herstand has written the definitive guide for other like-minded artists, the ones who want