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To A Record Label From A To Z By Daylle Schwartz |
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| The extremely varied and unconventional career of Daylle Schwartz, the author of 'The Real Deal', immediately attracted my interest in this book. Starting out as a teacher, Schwartz launched a career as a rap artist - an unusual occupation for a white woman. Now, while she continues to teach, she is also president of her own record label. In my eyes this already makes the book a valuable source of information, as Schwartz is in the position to give many different perspectives on the music industry…both the successful side, and the experience of being a musician who is starting out with absolutely no contacts. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| I found that Schwartz fully uses her experiences to the reader's advantage, as she talks on the various steps you need to take to launch a recording career and land a record deal. In each chapter, she dispels a different myth of the music business, giving no-nonsense advice on such subjects as the importance of image to an artist's success, and the components of a good press kit. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Schwartz definitely doesn't pull any punches, telling the reader that if you want to make money as a musician, then you have to pander to the demands of the market, regardless of your artistic integrity! She encourages artists to be honest with themselves as to whether they really believe they have what it takes, and gives really valuable advice, such as the futility of asking your friends for an honest opinion on your material! Throughout the book Schwartz includes pieces of advice from music stars and professionals, combining the benefits of their experience with her own. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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~Sarah Smith |
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| This book is a great tool for developing musicians who are striving to pursue a career in the music industry. It walks you through the ins and outs of the music business, which is imperative to understand in order to successfully get signed to a record label. The music industry is much more intricate than it seems and Daylle Schwartz spells it out for you step by step in "The Real Deal." | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| This industry insider covers everything from getting started with the right team to reaching the record labels. Also, the author educates you on the important business aspects such as contract commitments, artist and songwriter royalties, sampling, and hiring appropriate representation. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Expert advice and resources are included so that you can find out what experienced people in the industry have to say and helpful places to go to get more information. This book should be read by anybody who wishes to pursue a career in the music business or simply just to learn how the business itself operates. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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~Kristy Bird |
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