The Music Business: An Insider's Guide To Breaking In

There are some things you just can't learn from books.Through experiences and insights shared by the biggest artists, producers, managers and attorneys in the music business, The Music Business - An Insider's Guide To Breaking In, puts you on the inside track of the music industry.

Recording artists reveal the passion and perseverance it takes to succeed.A&R executives outline how to record and submit a successful demo.Music producers take you behind the scenes in the studio.Music attorneys tell you everything you need to know about the business of music.Label executives reveal how to get your first job in the business.And much more.

Highlights:
Tommy Motola on the industry's never-ending search for new talent
Russell Simmons on the difference between execs, entrepreneurs and artists
Sheryl Ceow on what your parents will say
Jimmy Iovine on heat, passion and excitement
DJ Luck on how to make a demo without really paying
Enrique Iglesias on his first time in the studio
Fred Durst on finding the demo that's forever
Elton John and Bernie Taupin on the art of collaboration
Fred Durst on the art of self-promotion
Nelly on acting local and thinking global
Three Doors Down on how your local radio station can make you a star
Rob Zombie on what touring is really like
Sting on how a record deal resembles a marriage
Shaggy on recouping - the money your record company gives you is not a gift
Rob Zombie on why your best friend shouldn't be your manager
Sheryl Crow on how A&R can help the vision come true