Ever wanted to know what it takes to make a living from music?

Whether you're a wannabe musician, play in a weekend covers band or are simply fascinated by all things music, this book reveals the inner workings of the New Zealand music industry with plenty of advice from those in the know.

Written by Mike Chunn, Jeremy Chunn and Barney Chunn - all musicians with real life experience of the music industry, and how it works.

I'm With The Band explains everything you need to know from recording demos to signing contracts, from hiring a manager to protecting your music.

Key figures in the New Zealand industry - names like Neil Finn - share their inside knowledge and experiences to help everyone from the hobby band to the performer on the brink of discovery.

The talented Chunn family, led by Split Enz founding member Mike, combines to provide this unique insight into what it takes to forge a career in popular music.

Hardback, 192 pages.

Reviews include:

'This book is the real deal. I wish I had the chance to read it at the start of my career.' - Dave Gibson, vocalist for Elemeno P.

'Gives advice on every part of the musical process.' - Salient Magazine.