A Career in Music

10 Steps to Success

By: Bob D'Eith, Grant Lawrence (Foreword by), Alan Cross (Foreword by)

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Paperback | 20 June 2025

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"A Career in Music: 10 Steps to Success" by Bob D'Eith is a comprehensive guide to assist aspiring recording artists to navigate the complexities of the music industry. This third edition of the book offers current, practical advice on building a successful music career in the digital world. The book is structured into ten steps, each focusing on a critical aspect of career development, taking the artist from writing a song to launching a successful career in the music business. The book also explores the business and legal relationships between artists and their agents, managers, labels, and publishers. Drawing from his extensive experience in music as an artist, lawyer and music company executive, D'Eith provides real-world examples and actionable insights, making this book a valuable resource for musicians at any stage of their career.

"If you're hoping to make a career out of music, this book could be the difference between getting it right and flaming out." Alan Cross (Broadcaster and Host of The Ongoing History of Music)

"D'Eith has tried to throw out a lifeline to any aspiring act so they won't feel alone." Tom Harrison (The Province Newspaper)

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"If you're hoping to make a career out of music, this book could be the difference between getting it right and flaming out." Alan Cross (Broadcaster and Host of The Ongoing History of Music)

"D'Eith has tried to throw out a lifeline to any aspiring act so they won't feel alone." Tom Harrison (The Province Newspaper)

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A Career in Music

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At a Glance

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How to return your order

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