Bill Keis

The Musician's Hat Bill Keis

Hat: a position, job, zone of responsibility. The basic job of a musician is to make music. That goes without saying. What may not be obvious to the non-musician is the huge number of different ways one can make a living in the field of music. This book is for those who might be considering a career in music but are not sure if they could make a living at it, as well as for those people that are musicians. Believe it or not, music is a viable career. This book answers many interesting questions such as: * What are the 4 stages of music production? * Can you name 13 or more different musician jobs? * What is the daily activity of a musician? * What are the 4 vital steps in a musician's business plan? * What is the difference between practice and performance? * How to make a set list? * How to prepare for an audition? * What are the important tunes for a working musician? * Who are the most important artists to listen to? And many more!