Pop Stars & Idols

POP STARS & IDOLS by Lisa J Aston goes where no other music industry book has gone. Stripped back and simple, it exposes industry secrets rarely imparted by those in the know. With a uniquely honest approach, it explains how the industry operates and how you as an artist can use your sensitivity and creativity to succeed. The information offered in this guide provides a rare insight into the music industry. Presented in a simple and easy to read format, this exciting ‘How to’ guide focuses mainly in the pop and rock industry’s, however, the information and techniques can be easily applied to other genres such as jazz, blues, country and other fields of contemporary music. It can cost you hundreds and sometimes thousands of dollars to attend conventions and conferences to get the same information contained within the pages of ‘POP STARS & IDOLS – The recipe for success’. Supported by the who’s who in the Australian Music Industry, including reviews from the cream of music journalists, POP STARS & IDOLS contains some of the best advice you could possibly ask for.
What People Have To Say “The text is quite remarkably the best insight I have read into the ‘How- to's' of the music industry – stripped back and simple” -Kathy Howard, CEO Kathy Howard Management Bma TWO30 - 16 June 2005 - Canberra NSW "A curious book called 'Pop Stars & Idols: A Recipe for Success" by Lisa J Aston slinked into the office the other day. Initially fearful it would cover the festering TURD that is Australian Idol, I was pleasantly surprised to discover it was, in fact, a rather handy dip into the machinations of the music industry. As a music-player of over 30 years, Aston has explored many facets of music, from promotional to performing, managing to mangling." Allan Schou, Editor “To really crack it in the music industry, you need both talent & knowledge. The industry can be powerful, controlling & manipulative; therefore talent will only get you so far. “Popstars & Idols – The Recipe for Success’ is designed to take you the rest of the way. This is an absolute must-have book for anyone wanting to break into the biz-in a clean & concise style. The book explains how the industry operates & how to handle the business side of a music career: From how to present yourself to a record label, to publishing, managers, publicity, booking agents, royalties...it’s all here – stripped back & simple. Author Lisa J Aston has 25 years of industry expertise, both as a musician & behind the scenes. Aston delivers no-nonsense information rarely shared by those in the know. ‘PopStars & Idols’ is presented by EarthDog Productions by calling EarthDog Productions on .+61411094197.....This is compulsory reading for reality TV aspirants – or anyone serious about a career in the music industry." 5/5 POPpoints. www.poprepublic.tv/

POP STARS & IDOLS
by Lisa J Aston

goes where no other music industry book has gone. Stripped back and simple, it exposes industry secrets rarely imparted by those in the know. With a uniquely honest approach, it explains how the industry operates and how you as an artist can use your sensitivity and creativity to succeed.
The information offered in this guide provides a rare insight into the music industry. Presented in a simple and easy to read format, this exciting ‘How to’ guide focuses mainly in the pop and rock industry’s, however, the information and techniques can be easily applied to other genres such as jazz, blues, country and other fields of contemporary music.
It can cost you hundreds and sometimes thousands of dollars to attend conventions and conferences to get the same information contained within the pages of ‘POP STARS & IDOLS – The recipe for success’. Supported by the who’s who in the Australian Music Industry, including reviews from the cream of music journalists, POP STARS & IDOLS contains some of the best advice you could possibly ask for.

Pop Stars & Idols

What People Have To Say

“The text is quite remarkably the best insight I have read into the ‘How- to's' of the music industry – stripped back and simple” -Kathy Howard, CEO Kathy Howard Management

Bma TWO30 - 16 June 2005 - Canberra NSW
"A curious book called 'Pop Stars & Idols: A Recipe for Success" by Lisa J Aston slinked into the office the other day. Initially fearful it would cover the festering TURD that is Australian Idol, I was pleasantly surprised to discover it was, in fact, a rather handy dip into the machinations of the music industry. As a music-player of over 30 years, Aston has explored many facets of music, from promotional to performing, managing to mangling." Allan Schou, Editor

“To really crack it in the music industry, you need both talent & knowledge. The industry can be powerful, controlling & manipulative; therefore talent will only get you so far. “Popstars & Idols – The Recipe for Success’ is designed to take you the rest of the way. This is an absolute must-have book for anyone wanting to break into the biz-in a clean & concise style. The book explains how the industry operates & how to handle the business side of a music career: From how to present yourself to a record label, to publishing, managers, publicity, booking agents, royalties...it’s all here – stripped back & simple. Author Lisa J Aston has 25 years of industry expertise, both as a musician & behind the scenes. Aston delivers no-nonsense information rarely shared by those in the know. ‘PopStars & Idols’ is presented by EarthDog Productions by calling EarthDog Productions on .+61411094197.....This is compulsory reading for reality TV aspirants – or anyone serious about a career in the music industry." 5/5 POPpoints. www.poprepublic.tv/