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$30 Music School
By Michael W. Dean
Publisher	: Muska & Lipman
Pub Date	: 2003
ISBN	: 1-59200-171-8
Pages	: 536

		Dedication
		Acknowledgments
		About the Author
		Introduction
			What You'll Find in This Book
			Who This Book Is For
		Chapter 1.  Band Politics
			Meet the Players
			Art by Committee
			Why Bands Break Up
			Conclusion
		Chapter 2.  Songwriting Basics
			Song Structure
			The Recipe for Music
			The Writing Process
			Conclusion: Melody Good, Structure Good
		Chapter 3.  Guitars, Basses, and Amps
			Getting Your Gear
			Where to Look
			What to Buy
			Conclusion
		Chapter 4.  Effects
			Distortion
			Delay
			Wah Wah
			Compressor
			Reverb
			Chorus
			Volume Pedal
			Flanger
			Phase Shifter
			Pitch Shifter
			Vibrato (Also Called Tremolo)
			Noise Gate
			Envelope Filter
			Multi-Effects
			Octave Divider
			Guitar Synth
			Talk Box
			E-Bow
			In General
			Conclusion
		Chapter 5.  Microphones, P.A. Systems, and Troubleshooting
			P.A. Systems
			Troubleshooting
			Conclusion
		Chapter 6.  Drums
			What to Get
			Get Creative
			Coda
		Chapter 7.  Electronic Music and DJ Equipment
			Skip Frederiksen
			Keyboards
			Interview with DJ Kafka
			Interview with DJ Satan
			In Summation
		Chapter 8.  Operations: Practice Space and Human Resources
			A Place to Play and Some Friends to Play With
			Finding, Keeping, and Firing Musicians
			Outro
		Chapter 9.  Singing and Playing
			Guitar Chords
			Keyboard Chords
			Let's Get It ON!
			Summation
		Chapter 10.  Finding, Playing, and Putting On Gigs
			Booking Shows
			Contacts
			Contracts
			Conclusion
		Chapter 11.  Hardware Recording
			History
			Why Use Multi-Track Systems?
			Final Mix
			Conclusion
		Chapter 12.  Software Recording
			Let's Get It ON
			Advanced Sound Program Use
			Miscellaneous Stuff
			To Culminate
		Chapter 13.  Make and Promote Your Own CDs
			Nero
			RecordNow Max
			CD-Extra CD
			Covers
			Giving Back
			Audio Subterfuge
			Visual Subterfuge
			Promotion
			Using the Internet
			Wrap Up
		Chapter 14.  Business
			Band Names
			Copyrights
			Slick Guys in Suits and Ties with Little Ponytails
		Chapter 15.  Starting Labels and Production Companies
			Running a Record Label
			Running a Production Company
			The Final Analysis
		Chapter 16.  Touring
			Booking
			Merch
			Roadies
			Money
			Van
			Cheap Tickets
			Getting Along
			Advancing Shows
			Booking Agents
			General Random Advice
			Conclusion
		Chapter 17.  Closing Arguments
			Spouses and Kids and Jobs
			Polyamory
			Resentments, Enemies, and Stalkers
			Humility and Work Ethic
			Art KarmaAnd Green Karma (Money)
			Conclusion
		Chapter 18.  Interviews
			Henry Rollins
			London May
			Janis Tanaka
			Dave Brockie
			Joan Jett
			Peter DiStefano
			Jonathan Richman
		Appendix A.  What's on the CD-ROM?
			Movies
			PC Software Demos
			EPK (Electronic Press Kits)
			Songs
			Goodies
			Thanks
			Book Cover Photo Credits
			Contact

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