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the girls guide to rocking how to start a band book gigs and get rolling to rock stardom
from greats like patti smith and joan jett to legends in the making like taylor swift and demi lovato girls want to rock . they want to start bands write songs get up on stage and kick out the jams . heres the book to teach them how . written by an obsessive music lover whos spent her life playing performing publicizing and writing about rock n roll the girls guide to rocking is a hip inspirational guide for rad girls who want to make their rock dreams come true . br its everything a rocking girl needs to know how to choose the right instrument for you where to shop for instruments and where to avoid . how to get your band together and keep it together tips on playing in a band with your friends and staying friends . how to turn your bedroom into a soundproof practice space . giving your band the right name plus a cautionary glossary of overused words wolf star crystal earth etc. . how to set up and promote your own shows . the freedom of going solo and how to handle performing alone in the spotlight . songwriting tips with eight prompts to get the lyrics flowing . the ins and outs of recording whether at home or in a studio . taking care of business publicizing your band making t shirts legalese and the creative personality and the four signs that say time to hire a manager in other words youve arrived . br includes a girls in rock timeline essential listening lists and quotes from the greats nina simone hayley williams gwen stefani carrie brownstein amy lee kim gordon and more . now get out there and rule the world . br