Books
"Dan Kimpel is not afraid of getting down to the nitty-gritty... he's written a book that could make the difference between being a good songwriter and a successful songwriter."— Studio Recording Magazine
Networking in the Music Business
The book that started it all. If the philosophy "who you know, what you know, and who knows you" is ever true, it's in the music business. A guide to making your personal strengths and relationships work for you.
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Networking Strategies for the New Music Business
The follow-up to the best-seller. A blueprint for developing the people skills necessary to achieve success, filled with advice from artists, writers and execs who have already established themselves as major players.
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How They Made It
A savvy insider's tale tracing the career trajectories of top-selling recording artists — Alanis Morissette, Green Day, John Mayer, Norah Jones, OutKast, Rufus Wainwright and more. It punctures the mythologies of the music business and reveals the truths within.
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Electrify My Soul: Songwriters and the Spiritual Source
Distinguishing the line between creativity and a higher power. Interviewees include Melissa Etheridge, Paul Williams and Beth Nielsen Chapman. Dan argues that many successful songwriters tap their spirituality for inspiration.
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It All Begins with the Music
Co-authored with legendary A&R executive Don Grierson. Practical information, career blueprints and wisdom for aspiring artists, songwriters, music publishers, managers and executives on making an impact in today's music business.
Buy on Amazon"Empowerment at its finest!"— Peter Spellman, New England Entertainer
"Kimpel shows exactly how personal skills positively impact professional achievements. These invaluable insights are vividly documented in a high-energy, easy-to-read fashion."— ASCAP.com
"The chapter on assessing your goals and skills is worth the price of the book alone!"— Music Business Solutions