{"product_id":"working-musicians-handbook-for-professional-success-how-to-establish-your-value-in-the-real-world-hardcover","title":"Working Musician's Handbook for Professional Success: How to Establish Your Value in the Real World - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKris Hawkins\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSo, you've decided to become a professional musician--to turn your passion into a career. Now what? Unlike many professions, there is no clear-cut path to success in the music industry.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEmmy-winning music producer, studio\/session guitarist, and award-winning educator, Kris Hawkins explains some of the most basic and highly misunderstood concepts about what it takes to be a professional musician. Questions are answered like: \"How do I find a gig?\"; \"How much do I get paid?\"; \"What is a copyright?\"; \"What's a PRO?\" \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith over two decades of experience in the industry, Hawkins shares some of the insights that he has gained--successes as well as failures--in the hopes that you will learn from his missteps and triumphs. \u003ci\u003eThe Working Musician's Handbook for Professional Success\u003c\/i\u003e focuses on real-life situations, including: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAsserting your valueDealing with clientsProtecting your workTreating your music as a businessFinancial managementFinding work and networking\u003cbr\u003eThere are many twists and turns within the music industry, and it can seem like a daunting task to try to understand it all. This handbook is your navigator and will help you develop a workable and effective strategy to start your career off on the right foot.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKris Hawkins\u003c\/b\u003e is an Emmy-winning music producer, studio guitarist, and award-winning educator. His professional career began as a guitarist in Florida, eventually moving to Los Angeles where he immediately became an in-demand session musician for the likes of Enrique Iglesias, Christina Aguilera, Dr. Dre, Dr. Luke, and more. He instructs at the Musicians Institute College of Contemporary Music in Hollywood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 236\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.69 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 15, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53680210149683,"sku":"9781538161982","price":205.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/0gkrS5BrZ39781538161982.webp?v=1784413196","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/working-musicians-handbook-for-professional-success-how-to-establish-your-value-in-the-real-world-hardcover","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}