Mark Sebby

The Anti-Music Career: How to Sidestep the Industry's Biggest Traps (SMG Academy Master Classes, #3) (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

What if success in the music industry isn't about chasing fame-but avoiding the traps that come with it?

In The Anti-Music Career: How to Sidestep the Industry's Biggest Traps, author and music entrepreneur Mark A. Sebby takes a refreshingly honest, satirical, and insightful look at the realities of modern music life. From contractual nightmares to overexposure, from burnout to bad budgeting, this book offers musicians a new way forward: through independence, humor, and a solid sense of self-worth.

Sebby pulls back the curtain on the myths that have trapped artists for decades-showing you how to build a life in music without selling your soul, your rights, or your sanity.

Inside, you'll discover how to: 🎸 Avoid industry pitfalls and predatory contracts 💰 Manage your finances like a professional (without losing your creative edge) 💤 Overcome burnout and rediscover authentic joy in your craft 📉 Ditch the fame game and focus on freedom and longevity 💬 Build real connections without fake networking or clout chasing 💡 Stay relevant without losing your originality

Packed with real-world lessons, dry humor, and brutally honest advice, The Anti-Music Career isn't about quitting music-it's about reclaiming it.

If you've ever felt disillusioned, overworked, or underpaid in your creative journey, this book will remind you why you started-and how to keep going on your own terms.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: SMG Publishing
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. November 2025
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9798232485689
• Artikelnr.: 75792952

Autorenporträt

Mark A. Sebby is a seasoned Texas-born singer-songwriter, artist manager, radio promoter, booking agent, and educator with over 20 years in the music industry. He founded Sebby Music Group (SMG), a company dedicated to empowering independent artists through practical tools, personalized guidance, and expanded industry access.

Mark's multifaceted career includes roles as a talent buyer, venue consultant, and producer across diverse genres and artist levels. He co-created the Texas Internet Radio Chart (TIRC), a platform supporting emerging Texas and Americana artists by tracking airplay, and actively contributes to the Texas Internet Radio Association (TIRA), fostering collaborations among stations, musicians, and professionals.

As a passionate advocate for self-managed musicians, Mark focuses on unlocking new income streams such as sync licensing, touring, and digital products. His educational efforts emphasize real-world strategies and sustainable careers, drawing from his extensive experience. Alongside mentoring emerging creators, Mark continues to create music, aiming to equip artists with the knowledge and confidence to own their careers and profit beyond live performance.