Book Bag: The Girl’s Guide to Rocking
18 June 2009
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“When I fell in love with music (ninth grade), I soon fell in love with the idea of making it, too. I didn’t want to listen to songs; I wanted to participate. When I went to shows, I wanted to be onstage, too.” - Jessica Hopper “I want every girl in the world to pick up a guitar and start screaming.” - Courtney Love Whether you’re in a band, want to be in a band, or you’re like me and just really love music, The Girl’s Guide to Rocking simply rocks. Written by Jessica Hopper, a writer and music critic who’s been connected to band culture since she was 15 (playing in, managing, and publicizing bands), The Girl’s Guide to Rocking is clearly a labor of love. It’s part motivational manual for those about to rock, part mini-history of rock ‘n’ roll with an emphasis on its female icons, and part in-depth guide to almost every aspect of making music, from tips on choosing your instrument to how to read the fine print of a record deal contract. To find out what else the book offers and to see a video of Hopper and friends providing advice, read more. Depending on where you are in the process of making music - just thinking about it or actually in a touring band - Hopper provides useful tips. The chapters are organized around finding/choosing instruments, writing songs, things to consider when forming a band, recording, performing, touring, and actually marketing your band. The book’s got a little something for everyone: I know a touring musician in a successful band who took a look at the book and was really impressed by the technical information it provided on recording music and choosing amps.
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Book Bag: The Girl’s Guide to Rocking
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