Media Reviews
Gilli Moon writes a
no-holds-barred portrayal of the trials of being a
successful
artist in a world of global commerce, instant
interconnectivity, and even shorter attention spans in
this
Youtube generation. Still, she manages to keep the
reader from
feeling overwhelmed with a just-do-it attitude and the
kind of
confidence that can push a mouse to tame a lion. You
won't
hear anything cliche from Gilli, either. She's all
about the
reality of the music world. Just Get Out There is the
most
insightful book on the industry today, and a prime
tool for
anyone seeking success in the arts, or success in
finding
themselves....I make no exaggeration to say that it's
the best
book on the industry I've read. - James Rushin,
Music Gear Review
"Just Get Out There by artist/author Gilli Moon is a true testament to DIY progress (and success) in the music business. It has been a long time since so much "good stuff" has been embodied in one great "tell all" book. If you are a musician, or a performer, this book is a must have. I will recommend it to my students. Gilli presents sharp and insightful comments about every facet of the music industry. She should know, as her life has been spent hip deep in independent music. Buy this book"
Steffen Franz, President/Founder Independent Distribution Collective Instructor, Music Business, Pyramind, San Francisco, CA
Just Get Out There is a terrific book for all creative entrepreneurs – not just artists in the music industry. Gilli Moon breaks everything down, including dealing with fear and doubt, staying focused, and managing the business and creative aspects. If you add this to her first book, "I Am A Professional Artist: The Key to Survival And Success in the World of the Arts" you'll have everything you need to take control of your work and thrive as an artist. In these books Gilli shows how artists can enjoy professional success while remaining true to their art.
Deborah Bailey, Radio Host and Coach.
dbaileycoach.com
“As someone who lectures about public relations for SFSU's Recording course, Cal
Berkeley, and the SF MusicTech Summit, I believe this is one of the best indie DIY books to emerge in recent years. This info is invaluable, especially in an era where creating a lucrative career for oneself in the music industry can be so perplexing and frustrating without the right information, tools and support.”
Christopher Buttner, President
PRThatRocks.com
"Word after word, line after line, paragraph after paragraph. Your words regarding the music industry spoke the truth. JUST GET OUT THERE is the blueprint to this industry. And it goes further. To the essence of one's own life. Every Artist. In fact every human no matter from what walk of life can learn from this."
5 Star Productions
"So, you wanna be a big rock star? Read Just Get Out There by Gilli Moon! JUST GET OUT THERE shows you, step by step, how to navigate the complexities of a music industry that has undergone an unprecedented revolution brought on by the Internet and the Information Age. Opportunities for the independent artist have never been better and as the “warrior girl", Moon was out there in the trenches as an “Indie" long before that term became popular. But what is far more important is that Gilli Moon teaches us a lesson even more valuable than all the fame and fortune, and that is how to achieve a creative lifetime of happiness and self-fulfillment by learning to define success on your own terms. Just Get Out There should be read not only by those yearning for artistic achievement, but by ANYONE who wishes to live life at its fullest potential."
Anders R. Jermstad, independent editor and musician
"Gilli Moon's advice and no-nonsense philosophy applies just as well to anyone who wants to live their dream, whatever it may be. Her common-sense approach is packed with tips that provide a blueprint for success. In each chapter, Ms. Moon gives the reader encouragement, as well as practical suggestions that break down into small steps exactly what it takes to make it in the Arts and entertainment. She guides us through mind sets that can turn into obstacles and presents the type of attitudes that can achieve goals. Most enlightening is her perspective that each person can become their own industry and actually profit from their dream. Her attention to detail merges Art with commerce in a way that transforms pipe dreams into reality. Simple to understand and uplifting to read, this book is a must for anyone who wants to live a fulfilling and rewarding life while pursuing their muse."
Music Connection
"Gilli’s motivational book is based on her life and her growing as a human being, as an artist, and also as a businesswoman who wants to succeed so that she can give back to others. Her book is written simply and with practical, every day ideas, which should be used by each and every one of us. She talks to you as a good friend, who is honest with you and gives you some hard questions… ‘Emotional soul food’ that many times is needed on our bookshelves, so that we can always come back and get the needed energy from every single word that Gilli Moon is offering us from her own experience as a Professional Artist who found her identity and didn’t lose it"
Musicdish.com
"I commend you for your intention to produce a work that empowers the individual. It's not just anyone who will take the time, invest the creative energy, and actually follow through on the plan for such an endeavor. I hope you take pride in what you have already accomplished.
.... live with passion!"
- Anthony J. Robbins, motivational speaker and author
WHAT READERS ARE SAYING HERE
"Just Get Out There by artist/author Gilli Moon is a true testament to DIY progress (and success) in the music business. It has been a long time since so much "good stuff" has been embodied in one great "tell all" book. If you are a musician, or a performer, this book is a must have. I will recommend it to my students. Gilli presents sharp and insightful comments about every facet of the music industry. She should know, as her life has been spent hip deep in independent music. Buy this book"
Steffen Franz, President/Founder Independent Distribution Collective Instructor, Music Business, Pyramind, San Francisco, CA
Just Get Out There is a terrific book for all creative entrepreneurs – not just artists in the music industry. Gilli Moon breaks everything down, including dealing with fear and doubt, staying focused, and managing the business and creative aspects. If you add this to her first book, "I Am A Professional Artist: The Key to Survival And Success in the World of the Arts" you'll have everything you need to take control of your work and thrive as an artist. In these books Gilli shows how artists can enjoy professional success while remaining true to their art.
Deborah Bailey, Radio Host and Coach.
dbaileycoach.com
“As someone who lectures about public relations for SFSU's Recording course, Cal
Berkeley, and the SF MusicTech Summit, I believe this is one of the best indie DIY books to emerge in recent years. This info is invaluable, especially in an era where creating a lucrative career for oneself in the music industry can be so perplexing and frustrating without the right information, tools and support.”
Christopher Buttner, President
PRThatRocks.com
"Word after word, line after line, paragraph after paragraph. Your words regarding the music industry spoke the truth. JUST GET OUT THERE is the blueprint to this industry. And it goes further. To the essence of one's own life. Every Artist. In fact every human no matter from what walk of life can learn from this."
5 Star Productions
"So, you wanna be a big rock star? Read Just Get Out There by Gilli Moon! JUST GET OUT THERE shows you, step by step, how to navigate the complexities of a music industry that has undergone an unprecedented revolution brought on by the Internet and the Information Age. Opportunities for the independent artist have never been better and as the “warrior girl", Moon was out there in the trenches as an “Indie" long before that term became popular. But what is far more important is that Gilli Moon teaches us a lesson even more valuable than all the fame and fortune, and that is how to achieve a creative lifetime of happiness and self-fulfillment by learning to define success on your own terms. Just Get Out There should be read not only by those yearning for artistic achievement, but by ANYONE who wishes to live life at its fullest potential."
Anders R. Jermstad, independent editor and musician
"Gilli Moon's advice and no-nonsense philosophy applies just as well to anyone who wants to live their dream, whatever it may be. Her common-sense approach is packed with tips that provide a blueprint for success. In each chapter, Ms. Moon gives the reader encouragement, as well as practical suggestions that break down into small steps exactly what it takes to make it in the Arts and entertainment. She guides us through mind sets that can turn into obstacles and presents the type of attitudes that can achieve goals. Most enlightening is her perspective that each person can become their own industry and actually profit from their dream. Her attention to detail merges Art with commerce in a way that transforms pipe dreams into reality. Simple to understand and uplifting to read, this book is a must for anyone who wants to live a fulfilling and rewarding life while pursuing their muse."
Music Connection
"Gilli’s motivational book is based on her life and her growing as a human being, as an artist, and also as a businesswoman who wants to succeed so that she can give back to others. Her book is written simply and with practical, every day ideas, which should be used by each and every one of us. She talks to you as a good friend, who is honest with you and gives you some hard questions… ‘Emotional soul food’ that many times is needed on our bookshelves, so that we can always come back and get the needed energy from every single word that Gilli Moon is offering us from her own experience as a Professional Artist who found her identity and didn’t lose it"
Musicdish.com
"I commend you for your intention to produce a work that empowers the individual. It's not just anyone who will take the time, invest the creative energy, and actually follow through on the plan for such an endeavor. I hope you take pride in what you have already accomplished.
.... live with passion!"
- Anthony J. Robbins, motivational speaker and author
WHAT READERS ARE SAYING HERE
I Am a Professional Artist is a small, motivating, interesting and valuable volume for anyone struggling to make it in the world of art. Author Gilli Moon gives down-to-earth, hard-news-type advice with no promises of success unless you are willing to get down and dirty. Along with sage advice, however, Moon prefaces her get-tough, get-working advice with all things encouraging. And she knows what she is talking about. I recently saw Moon at a concert in Santa Monica and she is indeed a successful performer. Her performance is electrifying. Fields in which she is successful include singing, songwriting, recording artist, musician, actor, producer, author, painter and motivator, among others. I Am a Professional Artist discusses things all artists struggle with, but Moon doesn’t just talk about the struggles, she tells us how to go about facing and overcoming obstacles of the creative soul. Not just a motivational guru, though, Moon stresses the need to get busy, keep busy, promote, learn, teach and re-invent yourself if you must, but most of all believe in yourself, your art and your abilities. She encourages artists to take advantage of the Internet. “The Internet,” she says, “is leading the way for Artist self-empowerment.” Not only is it to be used for promotion, but also it is a tool that allows Artists to negotiate better deals. “Successful Artists run their own databases, their own offices, web sites, fan clubs and promotional affairs,” and the Internet is a key ingredient of successes in these areas. Filled with sage advice, encouragement, heart and energy, I Am a Professional Artist is a must for everyone who wants to become successful in the Arts. Don’t just buy it – read it. Don’t just read it – do it.
- Marilyn Dalrymple, Antelope Valley Art News
I AM A Professional Artist, written by Gilli Moon, a very well known artist who once again gives her time, knowledge and support as an artist to others. In many ways her books become a start-up book for independent artists, who have just started their careers or have struggled for years and still cannot find a niche and success in their work. Gilli’s motivational book is based on her life and her growing as a human being, as an artist, and also as a businesswoman who wants to succeed so that she can give back to others.Her book is written simply and with practical, every day ideas, which should be used by each and every one of us. She talks to you as a good friend, who is honest with you and gives you some hard questions, such as: “What kind of professional artist are you? Do you see yourself as a student of life? Where do you see the road in the future for the professional Artist in your chosen field? What does the word ‘success’ mean to you in theory? Do you think there is a difference between Art and Craft?” If these are questions you didn’t ask yourself and terms you didn’t know about, now is the time for you to go through all of them so that you will know your desires and goals, where you want to go, and how you will get there. You will go through all these questions with Gilli. Step by step you will learn 'Gilli's 9 Lessons' that are simply explained in her book. If there is more to read and for you to do, she will point it out and suggest where to look for them.
Her book is based on a simple passion: loving what you do and what your art represents, not selling yourself for anything in this world. In the end, you will always be rich, if not richer. Do not measure yourself by how much money you earn and how many people like what you do, give yourself the benefit of a doubt - that you know what you are doing and how you want it to be done. Because we live in a world where for a living we have to earn money, to be happy, and be able to create our Art, we also have to realize how we will get to the point where we see ourselves in 10 years from now. Becoming a businessperson and an artist is a must today, which has to be learned and taken as it is. Gilli gives you an example of how she started with her own business, Warrior Girl Music , and how the work has to be organized, the way you will be able to earn money, while at the same time work on your art and reach your personal fulfillment. Gilli is honest with you all the way as she shows you ups and downs. In many ways, I believe she is too sweet and gentle but then again, we are talking about someone’s dreams. For Gilli's success is not about having everything: “To me, success in the Arts is not about having everything. It’s about having what you need. Sometimes that’s just … joy … being comfortable in your skin!” For her, being self-motivated is a success but for someone else, success can be money, a Grammy, so-called token rewards. By helping you find out about yourself, you will find the right path, and how to find the right strategy of business for yourself. Gilli believes in a simple formula of the Three Os: Optimism + Organized = Opportunity. Her book is based on believing in yourself and she constantly reminds you of positive/optimistic thinking. She says, “To be successful, you must position yourself as already successful. Become who you want to be by living your life the way you see it in the future. Be confident, be optimistic, be organized and await the opportunities.” Gilli believes in the power of a mind, body and soul, to nourish them in all possible ways, and with patience, you will succeed in your own Art.
”I AM a Professional Artist” is ‘emotional soul food’ that many times is needed on our bookshelves, so that we can always come back and get the needed energy from every single word that Gilli Moon is offering us from her own experience as a Professional Artist who found her identity and didn’t lose it. She is growing each year. She is gives what she finds back to artists through many projects such as the Songsalive organization that Gilli co-founded, www.songsalive.org, which supports and promotes songwriters around the world.
- Suzi Z. Brathwaite - Musicdish.com
“I Am a Professional Artist' is a HUGE collection of proven ideas that any musician or band can benefit from. The info here is road-tested by Gilli herself and it DOES work. This book is an inspiration for all who want to make a living from their art."
- David @ Kathode Ray Music
“Whether you are a beginner or a veteran in the Arts world, you will find ‘I Am A Professional Artist’ by Gilli Moon both stimulating and challenging. This practical book offers a wide range of ideas and anecdotal information to enthuse and encourage the singer, songwriter, visual Artist, cinematographer - in fact anyone and everyone who is passionate about their particular Art form. The concept of success is explored where Art and the desire to be creative is not measured by how many paintings are painted, how many songs are recorded, or how many books make it into the best sellers list. Success according to Gilli Moon is all about desire to go beyond the given and to reach a place of personal fulfillment. This is not only a ‘feel good’ book about personal affirmation but also about how to succeed in what is often a cut- throat industry."
- Monica O'Brien, music publisher, Willow Publishing Ltd, Sydney, Australia
“I Am A Professional Artist” is a must read for anyone wishing to honor their artistic drive and remain sane. What the world and “the industry” take away, Gilli Moon give back, and then some."
- Elizabeth White , GoGirlsMusic.com
One of the best ways creative people can discover a blueprint for prosperity is to absorb and emulate the strategies of successful artists. Gilli Moon is one of those artists. In her book, she bares her soul and shares the attitudes and actions it takes to make a true impact as a professional artist. Highly recommended!
Thumbs up ...Have you read Gilli Moon's new book? It's called "I Am a Professional Artist: The Key to Survival and Success in the World of the Arts." If you haven't, I recommend it. Gilli is an entrepreneurial dynamo. A successful indie musician, performance artist, actor, visual artist and author. She runs her own record label and publishing company and founded a grassroots organization called Songsalive! Incredible.
She grew up in Australia but spends much of her time these days in Los Angeles. Luckily for us, she shares a lot of her great wisdom in "I Am a Professional Artist." This compact paperback book reveals lessons, tips and healthy philosophies that anyone going into a creative field needs to hear.
Written in a conversational style, the book makes you feel like you're sitting across the table from Gilli in a cafe as she spills her guts about passion, creativity, independence, optimism, opportunity, diversification, promotion, success and more.
- Bob Baker, author of "Guerrilla Music Marketing Handbook" and "Unleash the Artist Within"
“No matter what the 'Art', all Artists can identify with and learn from this book. Simply stated, "I AM a Professional Artist" provides the reader with logical and realistic 'truths' to being an Artist; something most Art schools fail to do. Gilli has succeeded in putting to paper, lessons and advice that we, as film distributors, have spent years giving to independent film makers.”
- Bobbi Valentine, President, Zia Film Distribution
Gilli’s honesty and commitment to share gives depth to this valuable guidebook. Read this book with an open mind and open heart. It is a pure light for every artist seeking to find their way to success.”
- Marcia Reynolds , author of "How to Outsmart Your Brain", "Capture the Rapture: How to Step Out of Your Head and Leap into Life", international speaker and president of Covisioning.
“Gilli Moon enlightens us on how to become a well-rounded creative person of many talents who can deal with the nitty gritty of promotion and marketing” - Vijaya Schartz,
Talk show host of Authors'Secrets Radio
- Marilyn Dalrymple, Antelope Valley Art News
I AM A Professional Artist, written by Gilli Moon, a very well known artist who once again gives her time, knowledge and support as an artist to others. In many ways her books become a start-up book for independent artists, who have just started their careers or have struggled for years and still cannot find a niche and success in their work. Gilli’s motivational book is based on her life and her growing as a human being, as an artist, and also as a businesswoman who wants to succeed so that she can give back to others.Her book is written simply and with practical, every day ideas, which should be used by each and every one of us. She talks to you as a good friend, who is honest with you and gives you some hard questions, such as: “What kind of professional artist are you? Do you see yourself as a student of life? Where do you see the road in the future for the professional Artist in your chosen field? What does the word ‘success’ mean to you in theory? Do you think there is a difference between Art and Craft?” If these are questions you didn’t ask yourself and terms you didn’t know about, now is the time for you to go through all of them so that you will know your desires and goals, where you want to go, and how you will get there. You will go through all these questions with Gilli. Step by step you will learn 'Gilli's 9 Lessons' that are simply explained in her book. If there is more to read and for you to do, she will point it out and suggest where to look for them.
Her book is based on a simple passion: loving what you do and what your art represents, not selling yourself for anything in this world. In the end, you will always be rich, if not richer. Do not measure yourself by how much money you earn and how many people like what you do, give yourself the benefit of a doubt - that you know what you are doing and how you want it to be done. Because we live in a world where for a living we have to earn money, to be happy, and be able to create our Art, we also have to realize how we will get to the point where we see ourselves in 10 years from now. Becoming a businessperson and an artist is a must today, which has to be learned and taken as it is. Gilli gives you an example of how she started with her own business, Warrior Girl Music , and how the work has to be organized, the way you will be able to earn money, while at the same time work on your art and reach your personal fulfillment. Gilli is honest with you all the way as she shows you ups and downs. In many ways, I believe she is too sweet and gentle but then again, we are talking about someone’s dreams. For Gilli's success is not about having everything: “To me, success in the Arts is not about having everything. It’s about having what you need. Sometimes that’s just … joy … being comfortable in your skin!” For her, being self-motivated is a success but for someone else, success can be money, a Grammy, so-called token rewards. By helping you find out about yourself, you will find the right path, and how to find the right strategy of business for yourself. Gilli believes in a simple formula of the Three Os: Optimism + Organized = Opportunity. Her book is based on believing in yourself and she constantly reminds you of positive/optimistic thinking. She says, “To be successful, you must position yourself as already successful. Become who you want to be by living your life the way you see it in the future. Be confident, be optimistic, be organized and await the opportunities.” Gilli believes in the power of a mind, body and soul, to nourish them in all possible ways, and with patience, you will succeed in your own Art.
”I AM a Professional Artist” is ‘emotional soul food’ that many times is needed on our bookshelves, so that we can always come back and get the needed energy from every single word that Gilli Moon is offering us from her own experience as a Professional Artist who found her identity and didn’t lose it. She is growing each year. She is gives what she finds back to artists through many projects such as the Songsalive organization that Gilli co-founded, www.songsalive.org, which supports and promotes songwriters around the world.
- Suzi Z. Brathwaite - Musicdish.com
“I Am a Professional Artist' is a HUGE collection of proven ideas that any musician or band can benefit from. The info here is road-tested by Gilli herself and it DOES work. This book is an inspiration for all who want to make a living from their art."
- David @ Kathode Ray Music
“Whether you are a beginner or a veteran in the Arts world, you will find ‘I Am A Professional Artist’ by Gilli Moon both stimulating and challenging. This practical book offers a wide range of ideas and anecdotal information to enthuse and encourage the singer, songwriter, visual Artist, cinematographer - in fact anyone and everyone who is passionate about their particular Art form. The concept of success is explored where Art and the desire to be creative is not measured by how many paintings are painted, how many songs are recorded, or how many books make it into the best sellers list. Success according to Gilli Moon is all about desire to go beyond the given and to reach a place of personal fulfillment. This is not only a ‘feel good’ book about personal affirmation but also about how to succeed in what is often a cut- throat industry."
- Monica O'Brien, music publisher, Willow Publishing Ltd, Sydney, Australia
“I Am A Professional Artist” is a must read for anyone wishing to honor their artistic drive and remain sane. What the world and “the industry” take away, Gilli Moon give back, and then some."
- Elizabeth White , GoGirlsMusic.com
One of the best ways creative people can discover a blueprint for prosperity is to absorb and emulate the strategies of successful artists. Gilli Moon is one of those artists. In her book, she bares her soul and shares the attitudes and actions it takes to make a true impact as a professional artist. Highly recommended!
Thumbs up ...Have you read Gilli Moon's new book? It's called "I Am a Professional Artist: The Key to Survival and Success in the World of the Arts." If you haven't, I recommend it. Gilli is an entrepreneurial dynamo. A successful indie musician, performance artist, actor, visual artist and author. She runs her own record label and publishing company and founded a grassroots organization called Songsalive! Incredible.
She grew up in Australia but spends much of her time these days in Los Angeles. Luckily for us, she shares a lot of her great wisdom in "I Am a Professional Artist." This compact paperback book reveals lessons, tips and healthy philosophies that anyone going into a creative field needs to hear.
Written in a conversational style, the book makes you feel like you're sitting across the table from Gilli in a cafe as she spills her guts about passion, creativity, independence, optimism, opportunity, diversification, promotion, success and more.
- Bob Baker, author of "Guerrilla Music Marketing Handbook" and "Unleash the Artist Within"
“No matter what the 'Art', all Artists can identify with and learn from this book. Simply stated, "I AM a Professional Artist" provides the reader with logical and realistic 'truths' to being an Artist; something most Art schools fail to do. Gilli has succeeded in putting to paper, lessons and advice that we, as film distributors, have spent years giving to independent film makers.”
- Bobbi Valentine, President, Zia Film Distribution
Gilli’s honesty and commitment to share gives depth to this valuable guidebook. Read this book with an open mind and open heart. It is a pure light for every artist seeking to find their way to success.”
- Marcia Reynolds , author of "How to Outsmart Your Brain", "Capture the Rapture: How to Step Out of Your Head and Leap into Life", international speaker and president of Covisioning.
“Gilli Moon enlightens us on how to become a well-rounded creative person of many talents who can deal with the nitty gritty of promotion and marketing” - Vijaya Schartz,
Talk show host of Authors'Secrets Radio
