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| Description: |
| This question-and-answer, no-holds-barred discussion of the intricacies of making a living as a professional musician gives frank advice regarding professional and personal aspects for a band’s success and survival. An extensive range of industry topics are covered, including how to find and hire musicians, lay down gig and rehearsal rules, find booking agents, locate venues, put together press packs, write contracts, record a demo, self promote, and gain industry attention. Potentially taboo interpersonal issues are also addressed, such as how to fire someone, give criticism, and deal with clashing egos. |
Author Biography: |
| John and Angela have written and performed music that has been used by cable television shows. Ten of their songs have been picked up by three different music publishers. John Taylor (aka Kohlbacher) was trumpet player/arranger for The Charlie Daniel’s Band and toured with them while the band’s top ten hits were on the charts. John played trumpet for Walt Disney’s New Mickey Mouse Show, backed up The Temptations and other famous acts on trumpet. The Taylors currently perform in their own original jazz band, The John Taylor Project, their oldies band, The Babyboomers. John has a master’s Degree in music and attended Northwestern University, Eastman School of Music and California State College Northridge. The Taylors reside in Lancaster, California. |
Reviews/Endorsements: |
| “Band Aide is a fantastic guide to understanding all aspects of creating a band, how to deal with band members and booking gigs. With over 100+ tips, this book covers everything a new or established band needs to know to make sure everything runs smoothly both in rehearsal and onstage.
Author’s John and Angela Taylor have years of experience in writing and performing music for decades and currently perform in their own jazz band. With a no-nonsense, down to earth writing style, John and Angela share hard-won advice that can save your band time, money and heartache. At $12.95, Band Aide is a must-have reference tool for all performing musicians! A highly-recommended read!” It's about time for a book to come out that can help young musicians, new bands, and established bands know how to get it together so they can work, perform, and stay together -- so when it's time to record, they can go in the studio and know what to do, not wasting time and money -- and eliminate the frustrations of being uninformed and unprepared. Band Aide will provide invaluable insight into good musicianship and dealing successfully in the entertainment business. John and Angela Taylor's new book BAND AIDE is an excellent book for those struggling with the "in's and out's" of both starting and running a band. Told from first hand experience, their advise is well thought out, clear, and, while revealing the pitfalls of the band business, also proposes excellent solutions to the challenges facing new bandleaders. They seem to have thought of everything. Bravo! |
