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• Beef up your music-business knowledge with topics on everything from the new realities of the music industry to building your fan base with marketing and promotion to copyright law.

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HAL LEONARD RECORDING SERIESThe Hal Leonard Recording Method series marks the first and only fully comprehensive recording course one will ever need. It’s written in a style that everyone from novices to experts can understand. Bestselling author Bill Gibson outlines and discusses everything from basic fundamentals to minute details of laying down and mixing tracks in his signature multicomponent teaching method. With accompanying DVDs providing visual and aural instructional support to nearly 1800 pages across the six-volumes in the method, there is virtually no question that will go unanswered.

COMPLETE SERIES The Hal Leonard Recording Method is now available as a complete six-book/six-DVD set! Attractively packaged in a sturdy corrugated container for easy access on a shelf.00331966 Six Book/DVDs ....................$199.99

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BOOK ONE: MICROPHONES& MIxERSby Bill GibsonThis guide is step one of a truly organized of a truly organized path through the entire recording process, from initial c o n s i d e r a t i o n s

to mix-down, mastering, and replication. to mix-down, mastering, and replication. Provides everything you need to know about how various professional microphones work, which to choose and why, plus how to set them up for various recordings. You’ll understand the signal path from the mike through to the mixer stage, then learn exactly what mixers do, how to operate them to capture excellent recordings. You’ll also learn how other effects shape the sound you are recording.00331773 Book/DVD Pack ..................... $39.95

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BOOKTHREE: RECORDINGSOfTWARE & PLuG-INSby Bill GibsonOnce you’ve learned how to use microphones and mixers, and to record instruments and

vocals, you’ll need to know how recording vocals, you’ll need to know how recording software programs work and how to choose and optimize your recording system. This book and DVD use detailed illustrations and screen shots, plus audio and video examples, to give you a comprehensive understanding of recording software and plug-ins.00331775 Book/DVD Pack ..................... $39.95

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BOOKfOuR: SEquENCINGSAMPLES & LOOPSby Bill GibsonYou’ve learned about You’ve learned about microphones, mixers, how to record vocals and instruments, and how software and

plug-ins work in the studio. Now learn to plug-ins work in the studio. Now learn to create amazing music productions using the latest sequencing techniques with samples and pre-recorded loops. With detailed screen shots, illustrations, video and audio examples, and more on the accompanying DVD, you’re on your way to rounding out your recording education.00331776 Book/DVD Pack ..................... $39.95

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BOOK fIvE: ENGINEERING& PRODuCINGby Bill GibsonLearn what it takes to engineer a session like a pro, combining the teaching of the previous books to record excellent tracks ready for the

mix. This book also dives into what makes a producer great, how to inspire awesome performances from the musicians you record, tricks for selecting the best tracks from your sessions, and what it takes to be both producer and engineer on the same session. With illustrations, photographs, plus audio and video examples of the producing and engineering process on DVD.00331777 Book/DVD Pack ..................... $39.95

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BOOK SIx: MIxING & MASTERINGby Bill GibsonMaking the instrument and vocal tracks sound their best, then making them all work together –

everything you need to know to make the everything you need to know to make the perfect mix is in this book. You’ll then learn how to take that perfect mix and create the perfect stereo master recording, ready for CD replication or digital distribution online. Detailed illustrations, photographs, plus audio and video examples on DVD make sure you understand everything you need to know to mix and master like the pros.00331778 Book/DVD Pack ..................... $39.99

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BOOK TWO: INSTRuMENT& vOCALRECORDINGby Bill GibsonOnce you understand how microphones and mixers work, you’ll move into recording vocals and instruments for your

audio productions. With detailed illustrations, photographs, plus dozens of video and audio examples, you’ll learn everything you need to know about capturing the best vocal and instrument tracks possible, no matter what kind of studio you are working in or what kind of equipment is used.00331774 Book/DVD Pack ..................... $39.95

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BOBBY OWSINSKI HANDBOOK SERIES

THE MuSICIAN’SuLTIMATE TOOLBOOxHow to Make Your Band Sound Great and The Studio Musician’s Handbookby Bobby OwsinskiThese two volumes offer the practicing musician great titles from the Bobby Owsinski Handbook series of titles. Handbook series of titles. Handbook How to Make Your Band Sound Great explores every aspect of Band Sound Great explores every aspect of Band Sound Greatplaying with other musicians, including the equipment, hardware and software used in today’s increasingly technological world. The Studio Musician’s Handbook, reveals the inner workings of a major Hollywood recording session.00333066 Boxed Set .............................. $52.00

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THE MuSICIAN’SvIDEO HANDBOOKby Bobby OwsinskiThis guide describes everything a musician needs to know to easily make any of the various types of videos that are now required of a musical artist for promotion. From creating a simple rehearsal or club video to shooting a pro-quality music video or creating an electronic press kit with fan-generated content and mash-ups, this book shows you how to do it right by demonstrating the tricks and tips used by the pros to make a professional-looking video – even with inexpensive gear and limited resources.00332901 Book/DVD Pack ..................... $34.99

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MuSIC 3.0A Survival Guide for Making Music in the Internet Ageby Bobby OwsinskiThe paradigm has shifted and everything you knew about the music business has completely changed. Who are the new players in the music business? Why are traditional record labels, television, and radio no longer factors in an artist’s success? How do you market and distribute your music in the new music world – and how do you make money? This book answers these questions and many more in its comprehensive look at the new music business.00332845 Book ...................................... $19.99

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THE TOuRINGMuSICIAN’S HANDBOOKby Bobby OwsinskiContaining everything you ever wanted to know about being a musician on a tour with a signed recording group or performer, the Touring Musician’s Handbook answers the Touring Musician’s Handbook answers the Touring Musician’s Handbookquestions every musician has about moving up to the big-time world of concerts, clubs, and live shows. Among the topics covered are: how to become a touring musician; getting a gig with a touring act; the kind of chops and gear needed; how the audition process works; different types of tours and pay scales; what to expect in production rehearsals; how to prep for a tour; what to look for in a tech; and more.00333041 Book/DVD Pack ..................... $34.99

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THE MuSIC PRODuCER’S HANDBOOKby Bobby OwsinskiIn his thoughtful, down-to-earth, and savvy style, Bobby Owsinski brings his wealth of experience to bear in answering the questions faced by all budding music producers: How do I become a producer? How do I get the best out of the musicians or vocalist? How do I get a great mix? How much money can I make? Covering the entire range of producer concerns, from organizing each phase of the production to mastering the final mix, The Music Producer’s Handbook takes a sometimes intimidating Handbook takes a sometimes intimidating Handbookand mystifying process and breaks it down to an entertaining tutorial that will fatten the toolkits of professionals as well as novices.00332844 Book/DVD Pack ..................... $34.99

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Bobby Owsinski (Los Angeles) is a renowned engineer and producer whose bestselling books on recording and audio production have made him a household word among musicians, home-studio owners, and music-industry professionals. He is an in-demand speaker, regular blogger, and owner of Surround Associates, a recording and production facility in Burbank, CA. Get more from Bobby at bobbyowsinski.com and music3point0.blogspot.com.

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THE quINCY JINCY JINCY ONESLEGACY SEGACY SEGACY ERIES: q ON PRODuCINGby Quincy Jones with Bill GibsonThe first entry in a multivolume set that will be essential reading for aspiring producers and artists everywhere, Q on Producing presents the master’s approach to making music. Told to and compiled by author and audio expert Bill Gibson, Quincy’s observations, culled from over a year of in-depth interviews, are collected and presented in book form and on an accompanying DVD-ROM, providing an unparalleled course of instruction from one of the true legends of American music.00332755 Book/DVD Pack ..................... $34.99

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DESKTOP MASTERING How to Make Your Home-Studio Final Mixes Sound Their Bestby Bob BuontempoDesktop Mastering teaches the basic processes of this art and craft, enabling you to feel confident about your mixes without spending the big bucks required by pro mastering studios. Audio engineer and writer Bob Buontempo presents this information in a way that will satisfy professionals yet is geared to novices who wants to pick up this book and be ready to make their first “master” that same day.00333120 Book/DVD Pack ..................... $29.99

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ZEN AND THE ART Of MIxINGby MixermanMixerman turns his razor-sharp gaze to the art of mixing, giving readers reason to hope – if not for logic and civility in the recording studio, then at least for a good-sounding record. With a firm commitment to art over technology and to maintaining a grasp of each, Mixerman outlines his own approach to recording success, based on his years mixing records in all genres of music for all kinds of artists, often under trying circumstances.00332978 Book ...................................... $24.99

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THE RECORDING GuITARISTA Guide to Studio Gear, Techniques, and ToneRevised and Updated Editionby Jon ChappellThis guide explores the world of recording the guitar, covering everything from selecting guitars and amps to employing effects and mastering recording techniques in a variety of recording environments – from the modest home studio to a professional facility outfitted with pro-quality gear and a staff of engineers. Also included is advice from recording industry pros such as Carl Verheyen, Al Di Meola, Alex Lifeson, and Phil Ramone.00332940 Book ...................................... $24.99

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ROCKIN’ YOuR STAGE SOuNDA Musician’s Guide to Professional Live Audioby Rob GaineyRockin’ Your Stage Sound is designed to Rockin’ Your Stage Sound is designed to Rockin’ Your Stage Soundhelp musicians understand what they will be facing onstage during a performance and how they can best use their gear in service of the overall sound. Fast-paced and easy to read with multiple illustrations and diagrams, Rockin’ Your Stage Sound offers Rockin’ Your Stage Sound offers Rockin’ Your Stage Soundconventional and radical approaches to solving stage problems and gives musicians multiple strategies for achieving the best sound in any venue.00333055 Book ...................................... $24.99

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THE DESKTOP STuDIORevised Editionby Emile MenaschéThis revised edition of The Desktop Studiowill help you wade through all of the tools available in clear, concise, and musician-friendly language. Now, more than ever before, your computer can be a recorder, mixer, editor, video production system, musical instrument, and even a gateway to your audience. The Desktop Studio will help you get the most out of your computer and turn it – and you – into a creative powerhouse. 00332786 Book ...................................... $27.99

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CAREER / BuSINESS REfERENCE BOOKS


THE SONGWRITER’S SuRvIvALGuIDE TO SuCCESSHow to Pitch Your Songsby Dude McLeanVeteran music publisher Dude McLean presents the how-to of getting your songs recorded. The Songwriter’s Survival Guide to Success – How to Pitch Your Songs deals to Success – How to Pitch Your Songs deals to Success – How to Pitch Your Songswith the how, when, why, and to whom to pitch, details how to find and keep contacts and how to get to artists – and, of course, explains how to link up with a good music publisher. To expand songwriters’ horizons, the book details the varied music markets, organizations, seminars, periodicals, and online sites geared to them. 00332938 Book ...................................... $19.99

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SECRETS Of NEGOTIATING ARECORD CONTRACTRevised and Updated Editionby Moses AvalonThe ultimate guide to understanding and avoiding, in the author’s words, “sneaky lawyer tricks,” Secrets of Negotiating a Record Contract helps artists recognize Record Contract helps artists recognize Record Contracthidden agendas by exposing the multilayered language of recording agreements crafted by major label lawyers. Focusing on artists’ issues, such as advances, royalties, and distribution, this revealing handbook explains the need for each clause, offers advice on negotiating fine points, and outlines alternatives for developing new contracts.00332905 Book ...................................... $19.99

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MOSES AvALON’S 100 ANSWERSTO 50 quESTIONS ON THE MuSICBuSINESSby Moses AvalonFor the first time, industry expert Moses Avalon answers readers’ questions directly in this pointed analysis of business issues for musicians, producers, and managers. Chosen from questions submitted by readers of Avalon’s popular blog, the 50 questions he addresses in this book represent the most pressing issues in the modern music business, and his no-nonsense answers make up an essential “cheat sheet” for anyone looking to break into this challenging industry.00332902 Book ...................................... $19.99

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THE fuTuRE Of THEMuSIC BuSINESSHow to Succeed with the New Digital Technologiesby Steve GordonProvides a legal and business road map as well as practical tips for people looking to sell music online, develop an online record company, create an Internet radio station, open an online music store, use peer-to-peer networks to promote and sell music, take advantage of wireless technologies, and much more. The accompanying CD-ROM includes an entire audio course as taught by the author at the New School for Social Research, plus hundreds of links to web resources, including continuous updates so this book will never be out of date!00331939 Book/CD-ROM ...................... $24.99

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MAKING THE SCENE – NASHvILLEHow to Live, Network, and Succeed in Music Cityby Liam SullivanThis book will serve as a comprehensive guide for musicians and artists of all types looking to move to and establish themselves in Nashville, Tennessee. Sprinkled with historical references on how Nashville became the home of country music along with interviews from a wide range of music professionals and resources, this book will become a prime resource helping artists and others meet the challenges of moving to Music City USA – Nashville, Tennessee.00333143 Book ...................................... $19.99

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SuCCEEDING IN MuSIC – 2ND EDITIONBusiness Chops for Performers & Songwritersby John StiernbergWritten for musicians and musical entrepreneurs, this updated and revised guide spells out the fundamentals of business, finance, and marketing for the music world. Readers will learn how to take a strategic approach to all aspects of the music business, from product development and pricing to surviving the industry’s notoriously competitive environment. Includes a CD-ROM with checklists, resources, and templates for planning and managing your career and more.00331963 Book/CD-ROM ...................... $24.95

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Music Pro Guides from Hal Leonard bring together the very best, experienced video producers in the recording industry to teach you everything you need to know about audio engineering and production. Each DVD features in-depth directions and examples that help you see, hear, and understand the aspects of each program.

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LLIIvvEE 8 8 8Ableton Live is your companion during every stage of the musical process, from creation to production to performance. Live offers two main views – the Session View and the Arrangement View – that interact in a powerful and unique way, allowing you to create, produce and perform your music all in a single application.00320911 Beginner Level DVD .............. $39.99$39.99

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PPRORO T T TOOLSOOLSOOLS 8 8Featuring a brand-new interface, new virtual instruments, and plug-ins, new MIDI features, and more, Pro Tools 8 is an exciting step forward for the world’s best-known digital audio workstation. 00320843 Beginner Level DVD .............. $39.99

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SSIBELIIBELIIBELIuuSSSS 5 5Sibelius has become the industry standard Sibelius has become the industry standard for composers, producers, copyists, authors, for composers, producers, copyists, authors, and educators interested in a music notation and educators interested in a music notation software that is not only fast and practical, software that is not only fast and practical, but powerful and intuitive. but powerful and intuitive. 00320744 Beginner Level DVD .............. $39.95

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LLOGICOGICOGIC PROPRO 9 9Apple’s Logic 9 is an industry standard used by professional engineers and musicians around the world. This latest version of the feature-packed digital audio workstation application is simply the best it’s ever been.00320978 Advanced Level DVD ............ $39.99

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SSONARONARONAR H HOMEOME S STTuuDIODIO xxLLvERSION 7If you’re looking for a powerful audio and MIDI software application for PCs that is rich in fea-tures, reasonably priced, and geared to home studio owners, then Cakewalk’s Sonar Home Studio 7XL is for you! 00320858 Beginner/Intermediate

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DDIGITALIGITALIGITAL P PERERffORMERORMER 6 6Digital Performer 6 is the latest version of MOTU’s industry-leading Mac-based audio and MIDI production software. With DP6 you can professionally record, edit, arrange, mix, and master audio and MIDI tracks side by side. 00320903 Advanced Level DVD ............ $39.99

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CuCuBASEBASEBASE 5 5Cubase converges extraordinary sounds quali-ty, intuitive handling and a vast range of highly advanced audio and MIDI tools for composi-tion, recording, editing, and mixing.00320860 Advanced Level DVD ............ $39.95

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SSONARONARONAR 8 8 Go deep into the Producer Edition of Sonar with this DVD, which provides insights and techniques to help you create spectacular music with this powerful DAW application. Topics covered include synthesizers, how to work with audio and MIDI editing tools, advanced mixing techniques, and much more. 00320857 Advanced Level DVD ............ $39.99

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fINALEfINALEfINALE 2010 2010 2010The refinements found in Finale 2010 benefit beginning and advanced users alike by stream-lining common tasks to make them more intui-tive and more efficient while retaining all of Finale’s unrivaled power. 00320906 Beginner Level DVD .............. $39.99

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RRECORD ECORD ECORD ECORD Record, Propellerhead Software’s brand new recording software, gives you unlimited audio tracks, world class effects and mixing gear, and a whole new take on music recording. With an intuitive, straightforward interface and a hands-on approach to capturing performanc-es, Record was designed for musicians – not audio engineers.00320979 Beginner Level DVD .............. $39.99

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