“Perhaps the most comprehensive guide that I’ve read when it comes to being a DIY musician in 2026.” – Scott Crawford, Filmmaker
Released in conjunction with the new Soft Palms record In Echo, How To Be Self-Reliant In The Music Business is a book about what we’ve learned during our lives in music. It’s an essential read for DIY musicians and gives practical advice about the business, the lifestyle, etiquette, tour, recording, music royalties and much more.
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No book can teach you everything you need to know, especially about being a musician, but reading this will save you time, money, stress and heartache.
How To Be Self-Reliant In The Music Business is a synopsis of everything we have learned in the last 20 years while writing, performing, recording, touring, managing business relationships, and booking a music festival. Everything mentioned in this book took us years to understand and will give the reader a huge advantage while pursuing their career in music.
NO AI WAS USED IN THE CREATION OF THIS BOOK