Update includes: the best techniques for packing your demos and pitching songs ; new interviews ; the latest strategies for internet marketing ; updated resources.

Includes index.

Ch 1. An overview of Nashville -- Ch 2. A crash course on the music industry -- Ch 3. How to know if your talent measures up to Nashville standards -- Ch 4. A basic understanding of music row -- Ch 5. A basic understanding of Nashville's music publishers -- Ch 6. A basic understanding of Nashville's record companies -- Ch 7. A basic understanding of working as a musician in Nashville -- Ch 8. A basic understanding of Nashville's songwriters organizations -- Ch 9. A basic understanding of Nashville's performing rights organizations (PROs) -- Ch 10. A basic understanding of Nashville's networking system -- Ch 11. Packaging your product -- Ch 12. Establishing contact before your trip -- Ch 13. When to go: Important industry events month by month -- Ch 14. The logistics of your visit -- Ch 15. Your one-week itinerary -- Ch 16. Common mistakes -- Ch 17. Planning your artist showcase -- Ch 18. Making a decision to move to Nashville -- Ch 19. Your personal references.