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Take Control of Your Music Career for Less Than the Price of a Major Label CD!

The Indie Band Survival Guide and The DIY Music Manual are now available at the following online stores.

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But Don't Take Our Word for It... Take Theirs!

 

“Finally! A comprehensive and practical guide for musicians that explains how to navigate today’s music world without a label. A must-read!”

      - Derek Sivers, founder of CD Baby and HostBaby

 

"I’ve seen a lot of books over the years; I’ve worked on every side of it….You have the most up to date reference book for young musicians.”

      - Matt Pinfield, radio and MTV/VH1 television personality

 

"Their wonderful handbook for indie musicians quickly drew attention from the likes of Billboard magazine, the Associated Press and even Professor Lawrence Lessig…They've effectively produced a take-along, dog-earable handbook so anyone can follow in these well tread footsteps. "

      - Boing Boing -  Read the complete article

 

“Weighing in at 329 pages, it is jam-packed full of incredible information. The Indie Band Survival Guide is a book that all artists, independent or not, need to own.”

      - Ariel Hyatt, author, publicist, and founder of CyberPR - Read the complete article

 

"The reason the guide is so good is simple...It’s written by a pair of musicians, Randy Chertkow and Jason Feehan...I’ll be recommending for years to come."

      - Journal Star - Read the complete article

 

"Because this lively book offers such essential guidance in these changing times, no band should be without a copy."

      - Publishers Weekly - Read the complete article

 

"Full of practical advice, it would be very popular in any public or academic library."

      - Library Journal - Read the complete article

 

"Chertkow and Feehan’s detailed and well organized book is essential reading for both veteran and budding independent musicians.The two authors certainly have the experience and background to craft such a book."

      - Blog Critics - Read the complete article

 

"If you are a DIY musician, seriously consider picking up the print version - beyond its endorsement of CC it is full of useful knowledge on the intricacies of the music industry."

      - Creative Commons - Read the complete article

 

”They have collected a wealth of information and tools to help the indie band in getting recognized and their music distributed to their fans and, more importantly, the rest of the market."

      -Cybergrass - Read the complete article

 

"This is a practical approach to an impractical career…The steps you need to take are all here."

      - Curled Up With a Good Book - Read the complete article

 

The Wire Interviews Co-Author Randy Chertkow - Read the complete article

 

"A great resource for those who are in an independent band, and are looking for ways to get yourself into the ears of listeners who want to hear your music."

      - Coverville