Robert Willey

Introduction to the Music Industry: Southwestern Edition covers the present state of the music and entertainment industry and how it has evolved over time. Students learn how music is recorded, marketed, licensed, and performed. In addition, it contributes to the development of the music and entertainment industry in the southwest by identifying and reporting on special opportunities in the region. The foundation in music industry practices and pointers toward new opportunities help students understand the business and where they might fit in. Introduction to the Music Industry includes:chapter introductions with a list of topics and main ideas." Do It Yourself" lists and vocabulary reviews at the end of each chapter.a companion website that follows the organization of the book and provides updates and links for each chapter.

ÊGetting Started with Music ProductionÊ is for anyone interested in developing a more efficient and creative approach to music production and it's structured so thoughtfully that it can be used as a textbook for a modular activity-oriented course presented in any learning environment. As an added bonus the text and accompanying examples are built around the free version of Studio One from PreSonus so no matter what their musical or technical experience level students don't need to purchase expensive recording software to benefit from the presented material. The fundamental concepts and techniques delivered in this book apply seamlessly to any modern DAW. ÞThe author includes 73 video tutorials formatted for portable devices that help further explain and expand on the instruction in the text. All supporting media is provided exclusively online so whether you're using a desktop computer or a mobile device you'll have easy access to all of the supporting content. ÞÊGetting Started with Music ProductionÊ is intended for college music majors high school students and independent learners. The first ten chapters can be used by schools on the quarter system with an additional five chapters provided for those on the semester system.