The Business Behind the Song
Navigating a Career in the Music Industry
Will be published approx. on 25. April 2023
Book
Hardback
352 pages
978-1-63763-097-6 (ISBN)
Description
Whether you’re an aspiring artist, a new college grad, or a seasoned professional, Scott Brickell’s The Business Behind the Song is a must-have handbook for helping you navigate the often-confusing, seemingly unapproachable world of the music industry.
Drawing on his years of experience as a manager for numerous record-breaking artists and bands, Scott Brickell explains the nitty gritty details of what it takes to be an artist, a manager, a promotor, a booking agent, and much more. He shares industry secrets on the formula to a successful song, and he gives invaluable tips on how to put on a successful show and tour.
No matter your goal—whether that’s to be on stage behind a microphone or behind the scenes promoting shows—The Business Behind the Song will help you
• Understand the industry before you get started
• Learn the insider terminology
• Identify the goals you need to set for yourself
• Create a clear path for your future career
• And start your own journey in the music business
You can break into an exciting and fulfilling career in the music industry, and Scott Brickell’s go-to guide will show you how.
Drawing on his years of experience as a manager for numerous record-breaking artists and bands, Scott Brickell explains the nitty gritty details of what it takes to be an artist, a manager, a promotor, a booking agent, and much more. He shares industry secrets on the formula to a successful song, and he gives invaluable tips on how to put on a successful show and tour.
No matter your goal—whether that’s to be on stage behind a microphone or behind the scenes promoting shows—The Business Behind the Song will help you
• Understand the industry before you get started
• Learn the insider terminology
• Identify the goals you need to set for yourself
• Create a clear path for your future career
• And start your own journey in the music business
You can break into an exciting and fulfilling career in the music industry, and Scott Brickell’s go-to guide will show you how.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Dimensions
Height: 238 mm
Width: 161 mm
Thickness: 29 mm
Weight
494 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-63763-097-6 (9781637630976)
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Persons
Scott Brickell is the founder and president of Brickhouse Entertainment and has been the manager for numerous artists over the course of his career. From a cattle ranch in Missouri, he attended Baylor University and received a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Production Operations Management. Upon graduating, he moved to Nashville to pursue his calling to serve artists in the Christian Music industry. In the three decades Scott has been a leader in artist management, he has helped numerous artists develop successful and long-lasting careers. Through the years, the artists that have been managed by Brickhouse collectively have reached over fifty number one singles, numerous gold, platinum, and multi-platinum records, multiple Grammy/Dove/American Music awards, and have participated in over 6,000 shows to date.
Outside of Brickhouse, Scott has served on the GMA board of directors for over twenty years to date and was the chairman of the board for two years. He was also a part of the 2005 Leadership Music class, was the executive producer of a hundred-million-dollar film, and was portrayed in the movie by Country Music legend, Trace Adkins. Most importantly, Scott has four beautiful children and has been a loving husband to his sweetheart, Stacy, for twenty-seven years.
Robert Noland is a freelance author, writer, and creative consultant who has collaborated with authors such as Willie Robertson (Duck Dynasty), Michael W. Smith, Bart Millard (MercyMe), Barry Zito (MLB pitcher), and Craig Groeschel, as well as penned multiple projects in coordination with major motion pictures such as I Can Only Imagine, An Interview With God, and I Still Believe. Robert has also released his own best-selling books for men. Living out his calling to honor the Gospel through all forms of artistic storytelling, he and his wife of 35-plus years live outside Franklin, Tennessee. Visit Robert Noland.com.
Outside of Brickhouse, Scott has served on the GMA board of directors for over twenty years to date and was the chairman of the board for two years. He was also a part of the 2005 Leadership Music class, was the executive producer of a hundred-million-dollar film, and was portrayed in the movie by Country Music legend, Trace Adkins. Most importantly, Scott has four beautiful children and has been a loving husband to his sweetheart, Stacy, for twenty-seven years.
Robert Noland is a freelance author, writer, and creative consultant who has collaborated with authors such as Willie Robertson (Duck Dynasty), Michael W. Smith, Bart Millard (MercyMe), Barry Zito (MLB pitcher), and Craig Groeschel, as well as penned multiple projects in coordination with major motion pictures such as I Can Only Imagine, An Interview With God, and I Still Believe. Robert has also released his own best-selling books for men. Living out his calling to honor the Gospel through all forms of artistic storytelling, he and his wife of 35-plus years live outside Franklin, Tennessee. Visit Robert Noland.com.