Former Taylor Swift manager and private consultant Rick Barker (Music Industry Blueprint) and longtime radio journalist / professional artist developer Wade Sutton (Rocket to the Stars) combine nearly 40 years of radio, marketing, public relations, and live performance instruction experience into one publication for artists seeking careers in commercial music.


This book covers a wide array of subjects including:

- When artists should consider hiring a manager

- How to prepare for radio tours and interviews

- The importance of PROPER live performance training

- How to sell sponsorships for live shows and CD releases

- Building fan bases through the use of e-mail marketing

- How to go about hiring a booking agent

- How artists can better communicate with the media

- Information on hearing loss prevention for singers and musicians


"The $150,000 Music Degree" also includes reprints of two of their most popular publications: Wade Sutton's "Why Bands Need To Stop Bitching About Venues" and Rick Barker's "Quit Bitching About Record Labels".

This book is VITAL to all singers, musicians, bands, and managers looking to navigate the modern music industry without making many common mistakes that could doom your career before it even gets started.