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The Working Musician's Handbook for Professional Success : How to Establish Your Value in the Real World - Kris Hawkins

The Working Musician's Handbook for Professional Success

How to Establish Your Value in the Real World

By: Kris Hawkins

Paperback | 15 May 2022

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So, you've decided to become a professional musician-to turn your passion into a career. Unlike many professions, there is no clear-cut path to success in the music industry. Now what?

EMMY-winning music producer, studio/session guitarist, and award-winning educator, Kris Hawkins explains some of the most basic and highly misunderstood concepts about what it takes to be a professional musician. Questions are answered like: "How do I find a gig?" "How much do I get paid?" "How much do I charge?" "What's a PRO?"

With over two decades of experience in the industry, Hawkins shares some of the insights that he has gained-successes as well as failures-in the hopes that you will learn from his missteps and triumphs. The Working Musician's Handbook for Professional Success focuses on real-life situations, including:

  • Asserting your value
  • Dealing with clients
  • Protecting your work
  • Treating your music as a business
  • Financial management
  • Finding work and networking

There are many twists and turns within the music industry, and it can seem like a daunting task to try to understand it all. This handbook will be your navigator and will help you develop a workable and effective strategy to start your career off on the right foot.

Industry Reviews

This book will provide the information that musicians of all levels can use to improve their place in the world of music. Kris Hawkins has performed and recorded with the greats. As an educator, he has been awarded "Teacher of the Year" honors multiple years running.

--Francis Buckley, GRAMMY Award-winning engineer and producer

This book will provide the information that musicians of all levels can use to improve their place in the world of music. Kris Hawkins has performed and recorded with the greats. As an educator, he has been awarded "Teacher of the Year" honors multiple years running.

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