Hal Galper - Forward Motion

"Record companies would have us believe there is no money in jazz. Hal Galper's book shows the newcomer, as well as the jaded road rat, that this is simply a self-serving untruth and gives us the ammunition to maximize the global marketplace. This is an important book for everyone in the business, from players to club managers. Loaded with tips on getting to the gig, even with a bass. I laughed, I cried, I learned!"

"The definitive tour manual. This book will help transform road worriers into road warriors. Hal has left no stone unturned when it comes to the business and mechanics of taking a band on tour. Great for musicians, managers, road managers and agents alike. Keep it on your desk and pack it in your suitcase...it's a complete reference guide to the road."

"There is so much that I could say about the virtues of this book. It is exhaustive in its detail covering every possible contingency; it is savvy in comprehending the peculiarities and quirks of the jazz business specifically; and above all it is inspiring in that it empowers the reader to make headway through the complexities of the music business. Besides that, Hal's humor, anecdotes and friendly tone make the reading itself pleasurable. This has to be a milestone in how to books!!"

"THE TOURING MUSICIAN has information brilliantly and meticulously compiled for surviving as a traveling musician. This text has incredible detail in every section that only actual experience can give. There is also a great deal more than just pertinent information for traveling. There are sections that will help you search within yourself for your true convictions for being a creative musician in the first place. Reading this book will help you better understand you and be more in control of your career as we live and function in the new millennium. All of us can learn from the straightforward, sometimes hilarious, clarity of Hal Galper's hindsight experience, good and bad. All who travel need to include this book in their personal library even if they have management. Bravo Hal!"

"Musicians have traditionally relied on others to direct their musical careers: wives, girlfriends, agents, bookers, managers, club owners, landlords, et al. These people have to a large degree determined when,where and what type music they play. Hal's book clearly and humorously shows how to effectively control your musical life and pursue your musical career goals with confidence. No longer can we say "we didn't know." This brilliant book leaves no stones unturned and will save many musicians from unnecessary detours. Thanks Hal!"

"I have been reading your book, Touring Musician, and find it fascinating and informative. There are a lot of things that I have tried or seen tried that did or didn't work for whatever reason, but you've brought it altogether in one place with a lot of helpful tried and true examples of how to go about getting things done."