Hal Leonard, Inc. Distributes Exciting New Handbook
Pictured at the worldwide debut of MUSIC SMARTS by Mr. Bonzai are (L-R) editor David Schwartz, engineer Michael C. Ross, Record Plant founder Chris Stone, author Mr. Bonzai, composer Suzanne Ciani, producer/engineers Ed Cherney, Elliot Scheiner, George Massenburg and CJ Vanston. Photo by KamranV.
Would you like to learn how Kris Kristofferson and “Weird Al” Yankovic got their start in music? How Carlos Santana prepares for a show? How surfing has helped Jack Johnson’s music? Do you know what John Lennon considered the worst song the Beatles ever recorded?
Berklee Press, the publishing division of Boston’s renowned Berklee College of Music, announces the release of the book Music Smarts – the Inside Truth and Road-Tested Wisdom from the Brightest Minds in the Music Business by Mr. Bonzai. Designed as a handy illustrated pocket guidebook, Music Smarts is an inspirational and entertaining compilation of profound observations, humor, and wisdom from top names in the music world.
Music Smarts features a short introduction by Graham Nash. The shared experiences of heavy-hitters including George Martin, Tom Petty, Phil Ramone, Brian Wilson, Jack Johnson, k.d. lang, David Foster, and Carlos Santana are loaded with insightful advice for music professionals, as well as those just starting out in the industry, students, wannabees, and all music fans.
“‘Music Smarts’ lays out the music world in three dimensions and shows what it takes to make it at every step of the way.”
- Brian Wilson
“A deep and inspiring look at how the music world really works, presented with a great respect for the musician and the music.”
- Herbie Hancock
“No book has come closer to the reality of a musician’s life.
Actually, it’s almost embarrassing!”
- Mark Mothersbaugh
Music Smarts features hundreds of quotations from a vast array of artists and industry gurus, reflecting on influences, heroes, integrity, performances, and many more critical aspects of being a music person. These gems of hard-won wisdom cover not only the highs of success, money, and fame, but also frankly reveal the lows of missteps and rejection.
Drawn from 25 years of feature interviews by notorious studio insider, Mr. Bonzai, and edited by Mix magazine creator, David Schwartz, Music Smarts features razor-sharp insights from the music industry’s savviest artists, producers, technicians, and business execs, and showcases the brainpower that has made popular music the most influential force in modern culture. This handbook also includes a visual “who’s who” of the music biz with original portraits by Mr. Bonzai of the featured artists.
Music Smarts‘ official release debut took place at a worldwide press conference held at the Winter NAMM Show in Anaheim, CA. Special guests quoted in the book were in attendance.
Music Smarts is now available at Amazon, bookstores and music industry retailers throughout the world. You can “Look Inside” the book and order at: Amazon.com
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Berklee Press, the publishing division of Berklee College of Music, is a not-for-profit educational publisher. A portion of the proceeds from the sales of Music Smarts is contributed to the scholarship funds of the college.
For additional information, visit: http://www.berkleepress.com and http://www.halleonard.com
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