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The following excerpts were taken from the book
“Don’t Get Taken – Take Control,
12 Things Every Musician Needs to Know”
written by my friend Tom Sabella of Page2 Management.
This book is a must read for anyone who is seriously considering
a career in the music industry.

Chapter 1: Every Band Needs a Leader

Every band or group [...]

Musicians, Songwriters, Engineers
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AES NASHVILLE PRESENTS:
2-DAY NASHVILLE
RECORDING WORKSHOP + EXPO

Immerse yourself in the art and technology of music recording.
Friday & Saturday, February 20-21, 2009

The AES Nashville Section has developed a compelling two-day recording workshop and gear expo focused on getting the [...]

John Jennings has long maintained a solid international reputation as a producer and multi-instrumentalist. A longtime member of Mary Chapin Carpenter’s band, with whom he’s produced and recorded 11 Top Ten singles and 2 Grammy winning albums. His guitar playing and singing have graced numerous recordings by artists such as Kathy Mattea, George Jones and [...]

Where do you go from here?
Fishing! (Laughs) What do they say? I’ve got a good career behind me. So, it’s been times when I think maybe now’s the time of my life where I can ease out of playing and start writing more, because I’ve always been a frustrated arranger. And I’ve felt that writing [...]

Of all the types of music you play, which type is your favorite?
Do you have a favorite?
Well, I think I listen to jazz more than I listen to anything else. I think the music I really like playing the most is playing with the Philharmonic. Not only because of the music but because, well [...]

Opportunities abound for musicians who are thinking about a career in the military. Capt. George N. Thompson talks about how his stellar military musical career began from first enlisting in the Navy to becoming the highest ranking officer in the Navy Band Program. We learn how interesting a musical career in the [...]

Internationally renowned Saxophonist, Al Regni, shares with MusicPro Magazine readers a humorous memory of the best career advice he ever received.