How to make money in the guitar biz
Subtitle: turn your passion into a profession
By: Alan Morrison
Publisher: [OneStep, Inc.]
Published: 2014
Place of publication: [Davenport, IA]
Language: eng
Number of pages: 198
ISBN-13: 9781495128264
Subjects: Music trade; Music; Guitar; Methods; Maintenance and repair; Instruction and study; Economic aspects
Other titles: How to make money in the guitar business
Description: "Whether you are looking to make a little extra money on the side, or are considering making your living in a guitar-related business, "How to Make Money in the Guitar Biz" is for you. If you are already in the business and looking for new ideas, you will find this book useful as well. Alan Morrison shares his insights based on 30 plus years of experience teaching, performing, repairing, selling online and in his own retail store. There are also interviews with a touring musician, a lesson studio owner, and boutique guitar builders. Part I discusses various ways to generate revenue in guitar related fields including lessons, repairs, performing, selling online, and retail stores. Part II discusses how to start a business and grow it. It contains chapters on startup, business planning, marketing, dealing with competition, customer service, making the leap from employee to self-employed, and managing small business. Much of the information in this section can be applied to any small business."--Back cover.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.
Table of contents: title: Where it all began; title: Lessons; title: Performing; title: Guitar repair and customizing; title: Amplifier sales; title: Retail guitar sales; title: Lesson studio; title: Group classes; title: Guitar building, part II. Small business strategies; title: Business basics : making it legal; title: Business basics : accounting; title: Accepting payment; title: Managing expenses; title: Debt and borrowing money; title: Multiple revenue streams generate a river of cash flow; title: Boost you profits using a daily business plan; title: Marketing and advertising on a budget; title: Selling guitars 101; title: Customer service; title: Competition; title: Taking the leap from employee to self-employed; title: Using your powers for good; title: Summary; title: Resources.