MHTS-1, What Do I Play? - The Basics of Jamming

"I jammed with a guitar player for the second time last week. The first time we got together I didn't have a clue about how to go about things, so we just bumbled a long and played some songs. After I read this booklet I knew exactly what to do and we had a blast. We jammed on all kinds of different things and had a lot of fun. We get together almost every week and never run out of interesting things to play. Thanks for the write-up Marty!"

Linda D. - Piano Player



MHTS-7, Booking Cover Gigs For Cash

“The sample contract showed me everything I needed to know to write a great contract that protected both me and my client.”

Charles Mishalany, Professional Bassist

Atlanta, Georgia





MHTS-8, Elements of a Successful Gig

“If I only had this book 15 years ago, I wouldn’t have had to suffer through the mire of mistakes and ‘hard knocks’ the professional world makes a musician go through to ‘pay his dues.’ A musician can become pretty lost on the road toward becoming a full-time pro, and this book is definitely the road map.”

Andria Meidinger, Veteran Singer

San Juan Islands, Washington


MHTS-14, How To Run a Wedding

“Thanks to your very detailed booklet [about running weddings], including much of the dialog which I used, I sang and MC’d my first wedding this summer. You saved me from feeling totally unprepared and making a fool of myself.  I avoided pretending to be prepared and didn’t have to get through the performance ‘by the skin of my teeth.’  Far from it — I had a great time!  The entire gig went great and ran very smoothly.  In fact, we were so well received that we have already been requested to play another party from someone who saw us perform at the wedding!  Thanks for writing a book so immediately useful!”

Kathleen Frasca of “Dead Ringer,” Cocktail Jazz

Burbank, California



“I am playing in a band for the first time, and this book has been an invaluable guide. It has helped me communicate my goals and dreams to other band members, as well as assist me with understanding other personalities and just having fun. Enormous thanks!”

Michael Thomason, Guitar Student

Newport Beach, California




“I could have used this book 30 years ago!”

Kenny Gradney, Bassist of “Little Feat”

Woodland Hills, California




“I bought Marty’s book for my two teenage sons, who are his students. The boys were starting a  band and having trouble getting the group aligned. They have read the book from cover to cover, and constantly use it as a reference. This book has helped them immensely in working towards their musical goals, and they are very excited about it. It is helping them realize their dreams. Their band uses it as their guideline. I’m so please that Marty took the time to share this data.”

Michelle Ross, Business woman and mother

Los Angeles, California


“Thank you for writing your book! We were able to apply most of the parts in Japan. Fortunately, you mention things like how we should go and how we should promote ourselves. Basically, the construction of the music business is much the same in Japan, as it is in America. I think it is worth trying to publish your book in Japan.”

Tetsuro, Guitarist

Tokyo



A letter from a music editor:

    “I had the pleasure of reading your book over the holiday break. You did a great job in putting it all together. It’s obvious to anyone who reads it that a lot of dues were paid to come by the wealth of knowledge that you have.”

    I wish I had been privy to this type of information as I was finishing high school. It would have been a big help as I gigged through college and planned my music career. I think that this book belongs in every high school music room in the country! The time and money it will save aspiring performing musicians is worth the price of this book many times over.”

Wayne Slowinski

The Fox Valley Regional Music Technology Center

Kaukauna, Wisconsin



“Unlike the many ‘make it in the music biz’ publications on the market, [these books are] a practical guide to earning a steady income with real-world general-business gigs...Educational Value: A”

Bass Player Magazine


“The outstanding feature of [these books] is the extremely high level of detail in every single section...”

MIX Bookshelf


“You have studied all the books available to teach you how to play walking bass lines, read music, and navigate the modes. So why are you still working at Denny’s to pay your bills? Simple. No one has ever told you how to make money with your musical skills...Until now, that is.”

Bass Frontiers


“Marty realistically covers the kinds of jobs that are out there for aspirants, delving into each instrument and its potential for gigs. Getting specific with rehearsal info, organizing exactly what song to open up with at a local dance, handling a band-mate’s attitude...it’s all here (even word-for-word recitations for the occasional wedding gig).”

Aquarian Weekly


“I’m finishing your book[s]. You’re the man! It seems like I’ve known you for years, and you are giving the most sincere advice. It’s really helping me survive as a freelancer in New York (especially the tips about not wasting my time and money on things I shouldn’t). Thanks a lot!

Igor Fejula, Guitarist

New York





“In How to Start a Band, Buttwinick outlines an eight-point system for finding players which could be helpful to those just starting out in the business.”

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