We never tire of sharing tips and advice for the success of independent artists so here are some books that will help you with that.

 

Get More Fans: The DIY Guide to the New Music Business (2014 Edition)

 

This book will cover many things like

How to promote your music on a small budget

How to get my youtube videos to spread

How to turn casual fans into buyers

How to get written about on blogs

It covers each topic in depth that will inspire you to make an informed decision based on your situation allowing you to be more creative, more efficient and more productive. It accommodates everyone and meaning that everyone that reads this book wont all be doing the same exact things.

 

All You Need to Know About the Music Business: Eighth Edition

 

For 20 years this book has offered detailed advice to artists and executives, novices and experts alike on how to thrive in these volatile times. Whether you’re a newcomer or an established professional, All You Need to Know about the Music Business is an essential companion for the independent artists.

This book is perfect for those who don’t know much about the music industry but want to learn the basics. Everything is brilliantly explained, relevant to the industry and surprisingly easy to understand.

Music Marketing for the DIY Musician

Written by a professional musician for other musicians, Music Marketing for the DIY Musician is a proactive, practical and step-by-step guide to producing a fully integrated and low-budget plan of attack for artists marketing their own music. It is written in a conversational tone, it reveals a systematic business approach employing the same tools and techniques used by innovative top companies, while always encouraging musicians to stay true to their artistic integrity. It’s the perfect blend of left-brain and right-brain marketing that will help independent artists be more successful.

“Music Marketing for the DIY Musician” really is a MUST for every musician, regardless of the music genre.

Guerrilla Music Marketing, Encore Edition

Within the pages of this book, you’ll uncover creative ways to get exposure, connect with fans, sell music, and make more money with your music!Within its pages you’ll uncover creative ways to get exposure, connect with fans, sell music, and make more money with your music!

It provides a better grasp on the marketing aspect in the music industry. With Bob’s ideas as a start, the ideas just come flowing after that. His ideas are really helping my business

I respect Bob Barker take on music marketing as an indie marketing leader. And would recommend any of his books ,blogs free material or courses to any independent artists in this business

 

 

 

Wishes Fulfilled: Mastering the Art of Manifesting

 

You might think that the most important factor in your success is your music but it’s actually you! Personal development is an essential part of being successful. This book is dedicated to your mastery of the art of realizing all your desires. The greatest gift you have been given is the gift of your imagination. Everything that now exists was once imagined. And everything that will ever exist must first be imagined.

This is a book that demands to be practised continually as well as read continually.