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  1. 12-21-2006 #1
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    As per hitz suggestion Im making a list of recommended books.

    Books concerning overall success in life:

    "Think and Grow Rich" by Napoleon Hill
    -A MUST MUST ABSOLUTELY MUST read book about pretty much how to use the most valuable asset you will ever have - your head.

    Any other books by him are great as well.

    Music Theory

    "Theory of Harmony", "Counterpoint" and "Fundamentals of Composition" by Arnold Schoenberg - a contemporary composer, the first 2 books will give you a wealth of knowledge that can pretty soon teach how to compose entire symphonies.

    "6 Steps to Songwriting Success" - Jason Blume, a good read with some real gems.

    And add some other stuff dudes, I aint doin all the reading.
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    The Art of Mixing: A Visual Guide

    The Recording Engineer's Handbook

    The Mix Engineer's Handbook

    Mastering Audio: the art and science

    How to Get Signed

    basic series

    Tons of great books out there.
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    I would also recommend Michael Miller's book "Idiots Guide to Music Theory"
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    i recommend reading the manual of the software/hardware/etc you're using
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    The Business of Music by Sidney Schemel, M. William Krasilovsky

    All You Need To Know About The Music Business by     Donald S. Passman

    Music Publishing: by     Tim Whitsett

    Confessions of a Record Producer by     Moses Avalon

    The Self-Promoting Musician by Peter Spellman

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    Quote Originally Posted by PlanetHitzProduction
    The Business of Music by Sidney Schemel, M. William Krasilovsky

    All You Need To Know About The Music Business by     Donald S. Passman

    Yeah, I would agree with both of those reads, we actually used them last semester as our text books.

    For those who midi and software challenged, "Complete Guide to Digital Audio" by Chris Middleton is a must have...
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    Mix Engineers Handbook mentioned before is an awesome read....lots of valuable and useful tips and techs......
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    Here some of the books I've read:


    Chords & Progressions For Jazz & Popular Keyboard (used as reference)

    Your First Cut: A Step-by-Step Guide to Getting There (used as reference mainly)

    The Piano Handbook: A Complete Guide for Mastering Piano (not finished reading)

    Life and Def: Sex, Drugs, Money, + God by Russell Simmons


    Bad Boy: The Influence of Sean "Puffy" Combs on the Music Industry

    Make It Happen: The Hip-Hop Generation Guide to Success by Kevin Liles and Samantha Marshall

    Losing My Virginity: How I've Survived, Had Fun, and Made a Fortune Doing Business My Way by Richard Branson (Virgin Records Founder) (Currently reading now)

    The Ravenspiral Guide to Music Theory (right click > Save As... to download)
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    Quote Originally Posted by D$B
    I would also recommend Michael Miller's book "Idiots Guide to Music Theory"
    Got that one myself. Good read.
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