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"...I really enjoyed your style of writing. It was easy to understand, interesting and humorous...

...It was fabulous the way you gave current estimates of equipment retail prices.

I have been researching myself...and I got very lost with all the technical details and equipment available. Your book took all the confusion out of it!"

Karen Pouye, Australia

"...You have put together many years worth of valuable experience and info that could take a beginner to the industry, a lifetime to gather and learn all in one book."

Leonard Barger, US

"...it contains good pointers and advice. Regards."

Paddy Mallon, UK

"I found out how to get the right piece of equipment without losing money. In no time at all I had the right equipment making the sounds I wanted to make. I highly recommend this!"

James Gaster, UK Studio Engineer

"As a music lover for 15 years, I've been trying to do some research on the best equipment to buy. This book has given me everything I need to know and some outstanding information on what to look for.

Thank you."

Sham, Producer and DJ, London UK

Calvin began making music at 15 in his bedroom recording studio. His success came directly from applying and developing his talents, in his own home studio, and promoting the results on MySpace.

Now only 23, in 2007 Calvin has:

2006: Calvin signed with EMI (publishing) and Sony BMG (recording), after being discovered on the social networking website MySpace. He was working from home in Dumfries at the time.

2004: Released a song in 2004 with artist, Ayah on The Unabombers' 'Electric Soul 2'.

2002: Calvin's earliest success was at 18: the songs "Da Bongos" and "Brighter Days" released as a 12" club single and CD-EP by the Prima Facie label under the name Stouffer.