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Easy-To-Understand & Down-To-Earth...

All You Need To Know to Get a Big Jump Ahead in...


The Music Business

with...

David J. Spangenberg
[Professor Pooch]
Music Business Consultant
Educator, Advisor &
Contract Specialist

"My aim is to help guide you,
in plain, easy-to-understand "People-Talk",
no matter what style of music,
no matter what stage of your career,
and in the process,
help you save lots of wasted time and money."

David J. Spangenberg

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THE CONTENTS OF THE DISK:

"The Music Biz Book" ["How to Get in, Survive & Succeed - Without Getting Ripped Off!"] A great picture of how the Music Biz operates - and how a person can operate in it - and succeed. Over 300 pages… More...

Artist Development & Management Course - For those interested in becoming Artists or Managers. Learn what to do, & how to do it! The Goal? Success in the Music Business - for either/both. Complete 10 Week Course, in outline form, including a Management Agreement… More...

Music Publishing Course - For Both Songwriters & Publishers. The works! Everything you need to know to become both a successful Songwriter and Publisher. Complete 8 Week Course, in outline form, including a Songwriter's Agreement… More...

Record Producing Course - For Producers and those wishing to form Production or Record Companies! Complete 6 Week Course covering both the Musical And Business Sides! More...

Music Business Law Basics Mini Course - For Everyone who's ever run into any type of Music contract. This will open your eyes, and save you lots of time and money. More...

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The Benefits Of Owning This Disk…

 You'll know how the music business operates - in front of and behind the scenes…

 Step by step "how to's…", what to do's, and more…

 The professor takes the often complicated situations and jargon, and translates them into simple, straight to the point, down-to-earth, language…

 The professor talks in a conversational tone - you'll feel like you're listening to a friend in a comfortable room…

 For what you'd pay for one hour of the professor's time, you'll receive thousands of dollars of information including the 300 page all-encompassing book, plus 3 of his main courses, and lots more to get your foot in the door - and up the steps…

 You'll know how to protect yourself and your projects/products from those who might want to rip you off…

 Valuable resource with tips and hidden secrets of the music business! Will answer tons of stuff you didn't even know there was a question to…

 Extremely informative covering all areas and genres of the music business, including who you'll run into, and how to deal with them…

 Can be used at your own pace - and there when you need it…

 It's continuously updated…

 Written and presented to you by a seasoned professional with 25 years of guiding both creative and business music industry careers…

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You can always E-mail David at: Pooch@professorpooch.com

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Whether You’re interested in the creative
and/or business side…

No matter what stage of Your career You’re at…

No matter what style of music You are into…

"The Music Biz"

is…

An Informative and Inspirational,
straight-to-the-point book,
with the sole purpose of
getting You in the [right] door -
and up the stairs!

The author speaks…

"I have literally lived this book, working in the roles of many of the people I've talked about. Each has a different job, yet each has the same goal: Success in the Music Business.

"Experience over a long period of time has taught me a lot about the business, and so have the experiences of those who have sought my help in their careers. As I spent more time helping others, I found myself in a kind of career sideline, sharing my knowledge as a "Music Business Educator, Consultant and Contract Specialist" saving people great amounts of wasted time, money and aggravation.

"I found that I thoroughly enjoyed helping others, and as things kept leading from one to another, I conceived the idea of this book. [The first edition came out in 1984 with constant updates since then. It's very important in this business to stay up-to-date!]

"I have tried to follow the advice I will frequently give you in the book: "Keep It Simple". This is my attempt to do in print what I have tried to do in real life situations: Cut through the double-talk, and get down to basics in the music business.

"I realize there is a kind of mystique about the music business in the minds of most people. They're always looking for "magic" and talking about the "overnight success", which is usually the result of years of learning and "paying dues". If removing the mystique makes it less magical for you, I'm sorry, but when you find you can get twice as much done on half the money, and begin to realize how much you've learned, you'll very happily understand that the place for mystique is in the MUSIC - not the business.

"Finally, this is not a "brag book". The subject is not me, nor my exploits, but You! How You can get into, survive, and succeed in the music business!"

David J. Spangenberg

Note: It is strongly recommend that You read the book from beginning to end. Many parts of the music business, and therefore many of the topics, overlap each other, and it's important You get the full picture. No matter what Your interests are in music, the only way to get a real "feel" for the music business is learn it from "cover to cover".

Synopsis:

The Music Biz is split into 4 sections, putting major emphasis on all aspects of Songwriting and Publishing; Performing; Recording; and the Business side of Music. Here is a brief description of the sections:

1. Songwriting & Publishing: Covers how to write and/or recognize, well-written, as well as marketable songs; how to protect them; how to record them; how to "sell" them; how to deal with Publishers and Songwriting Contracts; and how to receive a share of the Publishing income or actually become a Music Publisher, Yourself.

2. Performing: Covers how to become a Professional Singer or Musician, how to choose the right people to work with, such as when forming a band or group; how to choose the right songs and prepare them for live performances; how to get "gigs", paying jobs, and how to move up the ladder; and how to prepare Yourself for performing on stage.

3. Recording: Covers how to make the right recording decisions for Yourself, Your group or band, starting with what type of recording to make; whether You need the help of, or how to deal with people such as Arrangers, Producers, Engineers and Sound Designers, or wish to become one Yourself; how to prepare Yourself for recording, how to choose the right type of standard or MIDI studio for Your situation as well as how to deal with them; how to conduct Your recording sessions from first note to final mix; and also includes information regarding recording on location, plus video taping.

4. Minding Your Business: Covers how to decide which career is right for You and how to go about dealing with the business side of the Music Business. This includes how to promote Yourself to Your audience and the people in the business, such as Agents, Managers, etc.; how to become a Manager or Agent Yourself; how to deal with contracts in general and Entertainment Business Attorneys; how to approach and deal with Record Companies contractually and otherwise; and how to make a decent living in the business while You're trying to reach Your main goal.

Simply put, the aim of "The Music Biz" is to guide a person safely down the path, step by step, into a successful full or part-time career in…

The Music Business

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The Artist Management Course

Artist Development & Management

© 1984-2006 David J. Spangenberg
All Rights Reserved

10 Week Complete Course

Up-to-date for 2006

Includes Contract
Between Artist & Manager
and How to Negotiate It

Step by Step, in Simple,
Easy-to-understand Language

How to become a Successful...

Singer/Performer

Musician, Band, Group,

and/or Manager

If you wish to become a Successful Singer or Member of a Successful Group or Band, you should know as much as you can about "The Music Biz". You should know how it operates and the correct steps to take, in the right order, to achieve Success - including, choosing the right Manager to help "guide you"...

Likewise, if you wish to become a Successful Manager, you must choose the right Artist to Manage, and know what you must do to help Your Artist move up the "Road to Success".

This Business is large and sophisticated and requires a solid TEAM. Every successful Artist has a great Manager - and every successful Manager has a great Artist. Simply put, the left hand must know what the right hand is doing [or should be doing] or you as an Artist/Band or Manager are heading for a very short career! Each must know and understand the Music Business plus everything they can about the other, if they wish to become successful.

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Artist Development & Management

INSTRUCTOR NAME: David J. Spangenberg

COURSE LENGTH: 10 Weeks

Upon completion of this course...

1. As an Artist, you will know when and why you need a Personal Manager, how to choose one to be your Manager, and what they can and cannot do for you.

2. As an Artist or a Manager, you will be able to read, understand and negotiate the main points of an Artist/ Management Contractual Agreement.

3. As a Manager, you will know what to look for in a Performing Artist and be able to decide whether or not to Manage them.

4. As a Manager or Artist, you will be able to choose the right Musicians and Singers to work with and the proper way to prepare for performances, including choosing the proper recording material, and creating and refining the Artist's "image".

5. You will be able to promote the Artist for performances, and be able to get "gigs".

6. You will be able to choose the correct Production or Record Company, and be able to properly promote the Artist to them.

7. You will be able to understand and negotiate the important points of Artist/Record Company and Artist/Production Company Contractual Agreements.

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The Music Publishing Course

Songwriting & Music Publishing

© 1984-2006 David J. Spangenberg
All Rights Reserved

8 Week Complete Course
Up-to-date for 2006

Includes Sample Contract
between Songwriter & Publisher
and How to Negotiate it

Step by Step, in Simple,
Easy-to-understand Language


This course shows you how
to become a Successful...

Songwriter

Artist-Songwriter,

Producer-Songwriter,

and/or Publisher

If you wish to become a successful Songwriter in the The Music Business, you should know how the Music Business operates and the correct steps to take, in the right order, to achieve that success.

Likewise, if you wish to become a very successful Music Publisher, you must choose the "right" Songs and Songwriters [including yourself], and know what steps to take for you to successfully help them [and therefore, yourself] move up the "Road to Success".

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Songwriting/Music Publishing

INSTRUCTOR NAME: David J. Spangenberg

COURSE LENGTH: 8 Weeks

Upon completion of this course...

1. As a Songwriter, or Singer/Songwriter you will know how to write a marketable song that someone will wish to "buy".

2. As a Music Publisher, Artist, or other producer of musical material, you will know what to look for in a creative and marketable song.

3. You will be able to protect (Copyright) your musical material correctly and safely.

4. As a Songwriter, Singer/Songwriter, Artist or Music Publisher, you will be able to record your musical material, both demos and masters, correctly & cost-effectively.

5. You will be able to choose the "correct" people to aid you in the recording process, if/when needed, (including Musicians, Singers, Engineers, Sound Designers, Arrangers and Producers,) and be able to deal with them financially, contractually, and personally.

6. You will be able to choose the correct Recording Studio for your needs and know how to deal with them, financially and otherwise.

7. You will know who will be interested in hearing your songs and be able to place your musical material in "the right hands" either personally, or through an "Agent".

8. You will be able to read, understand and negotiate the important points of Songwriter/Music Publisher Contractual Agreements.

9. You will know what Music Publishing Companies do, how they "operate", and how Songwriters and Publishers make money.

10. You will be able to start and run Your own Music Publishing Company - the easy way.

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The Producing Course

Producing, Producers &
Production Companies

© 2004, 2005, 2006 David J. Spangenberg
All Rights Reserved

6 Week Complete Course

Up-to-date for 2006

Step by Step, in Simple,
Easy-to-understand "People Talk"

This course shows you how
to become a Successful...

Producer

&/or

Production Company

If you wish to become a successful Producer in the The Music Business, you should know how the Music Business operates and the correct steps to take, in the right order, to achieve that success.

Likewise, if you wish to become a very successful Production Copany, you must choose the "right" Artists, Producers, Songs and Songwriters [including yourself], and know what steps to take for you to successfully help them [and therefore, yourself] move up the "Road to Success".

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Producing, Producers and Production Companies

INSTRUCTOR NAME: David J. Spangenberg

COURSE LENGTH: 6 Weeks

Upon completion of this course...

1. As a Producer you will know how to produce a marketable recording that someone will wish to "buy".

2. As a Producer of musical material, you will know what to look for in creative and marketable Artists and Songs.

3. You will be able to protect yourself and your recordings correctly and safely.

4. As a Producer, you will be able to record your musical material, both demos and masters, correctly & cost-effectively.

5. You will be able to choose the "correct" people to aid you in the recording process, if/when needed, (including Musicians, Singers, Engineers, Sound Designers, Arrangers and Producers,) and be able to deal with them financially, contractually, and personally.

6. You will be able to choose the correct Recording Studio for your needs and know how to deal with them, financially and otherwise.

7. You will know who will be interested in hearing your recordings and be able to place your musical material in "the right hands" either personally, or through a Manager or Agent.

8. You will be able to read, understand and negotiate the important points of Producer Contractual Agreements.

9. You will know what Producers & Production Companies do business-wise, how they "operate", and how they make money.

10. You will be able to start and run Your own Production [or Indie Record] Company.

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