Behind-the-Scenes Music Careers

by Mary Boone

Overview

Fascinating facts, fun pictures, and first-person accounts highlight informative text about some of the most interesting jobs that take place behind the scenes in the music industry. Readers will get a glimpse at what it takes to make it as a songwriter, producer, manager, and more and find out what goes on behind the glamour.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781515748984
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	01/01/2017
Series:	Behind the Glamour
Pages:	64
Product dimensions:	8.00(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.38(d)
Lexile:	1120L (what's this?)
Age Range:	9 - 13 Years

About the Author

Mary Boone has ridden an elephant, jumped out of an airplane, hung out backstage with a boy band, and baked dozens of cricket cookies—all in the interest of research for her books and magazine articles. She’s written more than 60 nonfiction books for young readers, ranging from inventor biographers to how-to craft guides. Mary grew up in rural Iowa. Prior to writing books, she reported and edited for several daily newspapers. She now lives in Tacoma, Washington, with her husband, Mitch, and children, Eve and Eli. Mary loves being outdoors, reading, and hanging out with her Airedale Terrier, Ruthie Bader.

Table of Contents

Audio engineer — Songwriter — Music producer — Session musician — A and R representative — Music publicist — Music journalist — Entertainment attorney — Music manager — Music supervisor — Getting your foot in the door.

Interviews

Behind-the-scenes look at glamorous jobs; Real-life accounts from people who work in the music industry; Full-color photos; Easy-to-read sidebars and fact boxes; Sophisticated, magazine-style layout

Editorial Reviews

04/01/2017
Gr 3–5—Students may dream of becoming a pro athlete or rock star, but these titles showcase supporting careers that are equally important. Fashion Careers, for example, proposes photographers, designers, buyers, and stylists as options for those who have a strong sense of style and love clothes. Each title explores 10 jobs along with question-and-answer sections and tips from people in the field. A team doctor in Pro Sports describes his excitement about advances in technology to treat athletes' injuries so they may participate in their sport longer. In Movie Careers, a casting agent notes an actor "has the look we're seeking" or was "late to audition; claimed traffic was bad." Sidebar information includes salary, education, skills, and job title variations. Although comprised mostly of stock photos, the graphics are nonetheless bright and appealing. There is no index, but further inquiry is encouraged. VERDICT Ready-to-start activities, practical tips, and realizable job options make these strong choices for wannabe glamour seekers.

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