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“Music Smarts” by Mr. Bonzai: The Inside Truth And Road-Tested Wisdom From The Brightest Minds In The Music Business (Edited by David Schwartz)
So the last two books I have reviewed have had interviews and quotes citing some of the best bass musicians in the Biz. This book review expands upon the music industry by including quotes from the rest of the music world (and a few more bassists)!
What we have here is a book full of ‘pearls of wisdom’ from a collection of major players in the music business, really too many to name here. Though easy to read, this book is one of those finds that can speak volumes to you depending on your mood and situation… Whether you start at the front or open to a random page, you can enjoy this book in savory little bites.
General topics include:
Music makes the world go ’round
Getting started
Careers
Technology
Taking care of Business
The Lifestyle
Heart and soul
One of my favorite quotes came from Artie Shaw, which I can’t repeat in mixed company and the one by “Weird Al” Yankovic is worth a mention as well (but I’ll let you look that one up)! There is a wealth of photos to go wit the text including some old “Spinal Tap” pics.Give it a read, you can’t go wrong!
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Raul Amador has written 199 articles in BMM.
Raul Amador serves as the Executive Editor of Bass Musician Magazine and is the Co-founder of V.I.E., LLC, publisher of virtual magazines. This dentist-by-day, Raul picked up the bass several years ago after a long hiatus from music. Born in Boulder, CO, Raul began playing guitar at a young age. By the time he moved to Texas at the age of 10, he was ready for his first gig with a local, junior rock band. After their first performance (and reviews), it was decided that he would study classical guitar instead. In 1970, his father took a teaching position in Puerto Rico and Raul moved with his family to the Caribbean. It was here that he began playing the cuatro and guitar with the Tuna de Cayey, a traditional Spanish group that has been together since 1964. During his 9 years as a member, he recorded over 11 albums and toured all over Puerto Rico as well as New York and the Dominican Republic. Tuna de Cayey is still actively recording and touring. Today, Raul is jamming with local groups in Portland and Vancouver and is hitting the music scene as Executive Editor with Bass Musician Magazine. He thrives in being part of a world-class team set on developing a virtual environment for professionals working in the field as musicians, clinicians and bass industry support as well as inspiring players just getting started.
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