Hit Me with Music: How To Start, Manage, Record, and Perform with Your Own Rock Band.

This book provides practical information for students and young musicians interested in beginning a band. Although the book focuses on the rock band, the information could be adapted for application to any type of musical group. The book includes advice and insights from well-known, respected musical performers. The chapters are: (1) "Join Together: Finding Players"; (2) "Reflections and Shadows: Cover and Original Music"; (3) "Bring the Noise: The P.A."; (4) "Practice, Practice, Practice: Rehearsal"; (5) "Playing Around: Gigs and Promotion"; (6) "Studio Madness: The Recording Experience"; (7) "Player Beware: Dangers in the Music World"; and (8) "Hit Me with Music" (Conclusion). Notes and an index conclude the book. (MM)