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And here is some more information and plenty of happy subscribers testimonials, so if you don't believe us, ask them about the power Australian Music Business Manual supplies you.

Australian Music Business Manual
Successfully Mentoring and Up-Skilling Australian Artists.
Staring Price $199 GST Inc with top level, add-on components available

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Twelve months after the launch of Australian Music Business Manual, veteran artist manager, national tour manager and music promoter Darrel Baird (Blue Tongue Management / The Angels-Brewster Brothers / Harmonic Generator), has a growing number of artists and managers subscribing to the package and utilising the extensive contents to drive their careers. And with positive results.

Created to fill in the gap for the many artists that know where they want to go but do not know how to get there, the contents are full of knowledge covering every nook and cranny of the industry only some-one that has walked the path many times could know.

The industry standard for artists with aspiration "I am not doing it for the money", 'Why wont the media give us editorial or airplay?' 'Why can’t we get a good gig?', 'Why didn't anyone come?' 'Why wont the booking agents give us the support slots?' 'Jacks leaving the band after two years hard work. This is the best we have ever sounded, why is he doing this..........? " Of course, the answer to all those questions and more, usually lay in either the lack of understanding, long-term preparation and/or income problems.

Almost every artist runs through the same developmental problems when it comes to running their career as a business. The right direction is important sooner rather than later. And Australian Music Business Manual supplies that knowledge and understanding of this industry.

So it is Darrel Baird's experience and dedication working with successful recording/touring artists, an the years developing inspiring youth acts that has inspired such a strong mix of old school 'real world' music business knowledge with a full range of online and social media 'cyber world' tools belnded into one stand alone product. And it works!

The manual envelopes small business set-up, development and growth, multilevel web site and social networking systems, artist branding, marketing and growth, up-skills communications and builds business relationship skills, national tour logistics expertise, new music release, new media campaign requirements, copyright and licensing and problem solving in every sector. The product is peppered throughout with links to the smart savings in both time and income and money problems.

"I have not developed a book that tells my story and gives indirect hints on what to do. I have helped develop artists from the ground up, every step of the way and this is the contents. I have worked through the failures and the successors, the new and the old reinvented.". ~ Darrel Baird

Australian Music Business Manual puts the wheels on.
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Subscriber Testimonials

"Hey Darrel, the Manual is going great! I have been using it to help me implement our upcoming tour with The Nerve. I'm now working through the sections to best get our album out to local radio stations."
~ Ben Cuthbert - manages and performs in The Charge ~ Prog Rock -VIC

"I'm finding the package to be very helpful. I've created a good management system set up. We've got a couple of really good shows coming up, which techniques in the manual helped out with. We've also been promoting the shows and listing them in lots of gig guides supplied, and I'll be contacting a few magazines soon. I'll be referencing the manual a lot over the weeks leading up to the album release to get as much publicity and promotion as possible."
~ Ben Sims manages and performs in Matronarch ~ Metal - S.A.

"It's great to have you on our-side, you really understand us and we appreciate your help"
~ Kat Ayala at Bonney Read ~ Punk/Rock/Pop - NSW

"Dear Darrel, thank you so very kindly for your help and guidance, your time and help, it's greatly appreciated."
~ Heather Frahn - Self managed artist ~ World Music - S.A.

"Thanks heaps. It (AMBM) has reinforced what I've been telling my artist, that what has to be done and the manual is filling the gaps in my own knowledge. Am about to get into the PPCA paperwork that arrived yesterday thanks to your heads-up."
~ Steve Rackley - Artist Manager ~ Blues - NSW

"Darrel 'Oh Wise One' Baird for all the advice, knowledge and experience we needed. Thank You!"
~ Dale Shrober manages and performs in The Deep End ~ Rock - VIC

"This package is extremely useful, logically set out and relatively easy to use. Money well spent."
~ Tony Harrison Artist Manager(NSW) at Knox Fiji ~ Reggae - FIJI

"I can already tell the value of the content in here is far greater than the price of it. Love It".
~ Chris O'Brien Artist Manager/Label Owner Matt Gresham ~ Blues - W.A.

"You are an amazing mentor, there is no way we would be where we are now without your amazing work and knowledge."
~ Renaud Satre at Harmonic Generator ~ Rock/Nu-Metal - France

Gain Professional Management or Self Manage?

It really is a mixture of both that creates success!

Many artists we speak to who represent themselves find it difficult to get people in the music industry to take them seriously regarding band business when they also perform in the band. Self-promotion can be difficult so making contact as the band manager will help in many ways. For example, on the phone “I am in this really good band and…....” can be seen as a little self-indulgent particularly when you’re starting to learn telephone skills and nerves can affect your delivery of a call.

It is important therefore, if you are a self-managed band or artist to separate your management business from the performing artist. This will come across as more professional and help you project the act you represent (You) from an outside perspective and less as self-promotion. Think about it.

Which of these two examples sounds more professional to you?

i)“Hello, my name is Jane/John, I play in a great band called….”
ii)“Hello, my name is Jane/John from D’music Management, I represent an upcoming band called….”

Setting up your music management business as a separate entity to your musical performance act while you need to self manage will make your business look and feel a lot sharper while creating a buffer zone between the two. And it separates you the business person from you the performer.

Many individual musicians and ensembles successfully self-manage their careers for years, building at least a regional reputation and a following. Once you are successfully doing this, you are in a good position to attract reputable professional management.

Regardless of gaining a professional management team, it is imperative that musicians maintain a healthy hand on their own business. If you are a musician or in a band, ask yourself this, do you really want to rely 100% on someone else making all your decisions without understanding why they are directing your career that way? Or, would you like to play an active role always understanding what is going on, and helping to knowledgeably handle time consuming tasks and make educated decisions that will allow your new manager to tackle larger tasks and build your brand to higher levels.

To many times I have started working with hard working self managed artists that have chased my business for pro management. Then out of no where, they take their foot off the gas as soon as I start working with them. It is as if by signing to management, all their troubles are over and they kick back. However, pro management is only as good as strong, if the band works alongside the manager or management team. So kicking up the heals and thinking that your job is over in the decision making and proactive management work is suicide.

Don't suffer your future in others hands. Work hard throughout your career on the business side. And if you gain professional management, work together to create a bigger team

Australian Music Business Manual Delivering the tools to success.

Derek Sivers, an inspiring industry leader

Derek Sivers, the founder of CD Baby and an all round music industry leader contacts me from time to time and always inspires me with his work ethics. Recently he sent me a link to some of his videos and this one in particular runs along the same ideals as to why Australian Music Business Manual was developed. Jump over to this link and listen to Derek's' inspiring speech to first year Berklee Music College students in 2009 .. http://sivers.org/berklee6