The all-time best selling book on America's music business! The book that Grammy Magazine calls "The finest book ever written on the subject". An outrageous 700 page close-up view of America's incredible music business. O'Shea takes on the establishment, calling 'em as he has seen 'em through more than 4 decades in the music business.
Amazing facts, insider information, the "5 secrets" of writing a hit song, an absolutely indispensable "how-to's" that will save you thousands of dollars. This book is hilariously illustrated with more than 200 cartoons by Mark Yanik, nationally recognized illustrator and cartoonist. There are over 1000 photos, charts, affidavits, diagrams, cartoons, etc. You'll see why "Just for the Record" has been called "the book that strips the music business down to its underwear", and, "the book that turned Nashville on its egotistical ear."
O'Shea stomps on some big toes in this blockbuster book.
Take a tour through the chapters of
Just For The... Record!
700 pages of explosive facts, figures and uproarious fun.
- How to receive a $5000 to $10,000 advance on a single record.
- How to save thousands of dollars in recording studio costs and musician fees, told by a recording studio operator.
- How to construct the "hit" song.
- How to get your record played on the radio - even if it is on your own or an independent record label.
- Step by step instruction on how to affiliate with ASCAP, BMI, and SESAC.
- Marketing, merchandising and promoting your record.
- How to negotiate with the major record companies on your terms.
- Why the last persons you need are agents, managers or lawyers.
- How to make and submit a "proper" demo for under $50.
- Which songs not to write.
- Plus much, much more!
This all-time best selling book is an outrageous 700-page close-up view of America's music business. O'Shea takes on the establishment, calling 'em as he has seen 'em through more than four decades in the music business.
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"Great book! (Just for the Record) In over twenty-five years of recording experience, I have noticed that artists, performers, client's and customers just don't quite take the hint. Maybe they'll listen to your advice. Best book ever written about music. Thank you.
Wes Boatman, Musician/Song Writer, Emmy Award Winning Producer,
Radio Theater Group, Cincinnati, Ohio
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"Hi Shad, This is the best investment I have ever made in the music business so far. Congratulations! Just for the Record is one of a kind.
Marnell Richardson, Senior VP of Operations, Crimson Nation, Inc.
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"Shad, This is the most wonderful book that I've ever read. You tell it like it is. This book's contents can help anyone regardless of what aspect of the music business they are in. I cherish this book because I love music. I plan to order more from you real soon to give to friends."
Marion Johnson, Ft. Smith, Arkansas
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"Hey Shad, Wonderfully, wonderfully funny! I could not put this hard-hitting book down. Congratuations…give us more."
Charles Vance, Greensboro, North Carolina
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"Dear Shad, Today, I finished the second reading of "Just for the Record." There is so much information to absorb, I'm sure I'll be referencing it over and over again, as I make my living in the music business. My friend, you are extremely shrewd and candid, which I find refreshing. Thank you, thank you, Shad. Warmest wishes."
James Millbower, Greenwich, Connecticut
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