A Career in Music

10 Steps to Success

Bob D'Eith, Grant Lawrence, Alan Cross

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Adagio Media
20 June 2025

Music; Techniques of music & music tutorials; Reference works; Music industry

""A Career in Music: 10 Steps to Success"" by Bob D'Eith is a comprehensive guide to assist aspiring recording artists to navigate the complexities of the music industry. This third edition of the book offers current, practical advice on building a successful music career in the digital world. The book is structured into ten steps, each focusing on a critical aspect of career development, taking the artist from writing a song to launching a successful career in the music business. The book also explores the business and legal relationships between artists and their agents, managers, labels, and publishers. Drawing from his extensive experience in music as an artist, lawyer and music company executive, D'Eith provides real-world examples and actionable insights, making this book a valuable resource for musicians at any stage of their career.

""If you're hoping to make a career out of music, this book could be the difference between getting it right and flaming out."" Alan Cross (Broadcaster and Host of The Ongoing History of Music)

""D'Eith has tried to throw out a lifeline to any aspiring act so they won't feel alone."" Tom Harrison (The Province Newspaper)

By: Bob D'Eith
Foreword by: Grant Lawrence, Alan Cross
Imprint: Adagio Media
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 14mm
Weight: 345g
ISBN: 9780991993062
ISBN 10: 0991993063
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 20 June 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Bob D'Eith has worked in the music industry for 30 years as a lawyer, musician, author and consultant. He was appointed King's Counsel in 2021. Bob was the CEO of Music BC, the trade organization for the BC music industry for 14 years. He was the co-creator of the award winning PEAK Performance Project. Bob was also the executive chair of the 2009 Vancouver JUNO Awards Host Committee. Bob is the author of ""A Career in Music: 10 Steps to Success"" (text book) and ""The Displaced"" (novel). As a musician, Bob started his career in Rymes with Orange and is celebrating 25 years with the group Mythos. Bob has been nominated for two JUNO Awards. Bob was a member of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia representing Maple Ridge - Mission from 2017-2024 serving as Parliamentary Secretary for Arts and Film. He served as the Chair of the Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services, and sat on Treasury Board (cabinet committee) and the Legislative Review Committee (cabinet committee).

Reviews for A Career in Music: 10 Steps to Success

""If you're hoping to make a career out of music, this book could be the difference between getting it right and flaming out."" Alan Cross (Broadcaster and Host of The Ongoing History of Music) ""D'Eith has tried to throw out a lifeline to any aspiring act so they won't feel alone."" Tom Harrison (The Province Newspaper)