Music Smarts: Reference

The Inside Truth and Road-Tested Wisdom from the Brightest Minds in the Music Business-This amazing compilation features 600 quotations from esteemed musicians and artists who have taken a moment to reflect on their influences heroes integrity performances and so much more.These gems of hard-won wisdomcover not only the highs of success money and fame but also frankly reveal the lows of missteps and rejection.The shared experiences of heavy-hitters such as George Martin Tom Petty Phil Ramone Brian Wilson JackJohnson k.d. lang David Foster and Carlos Santana to name just a few can function as both advice for those starting out in the industry and a behind-the-scenes peek for any music fan.This handbook also includes a visual'who's who' of the music biz with the inclusion of headshots of the artists featured.A celebration of what it means to make music this collection is a must-have for anyone who has ever hummed a tune or been inspired by aninsightful lyric.