| | 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 |