Jessica Babin / Kenny Feinstein
Librería Samer Atenea
Kálamo Books
Librería Elías (Asturias)
Librería Kolima (Madrid)
Librería Proteo (Málaga)
Talent alone won’t build your music career-but a proven system will. In *More Than Talent*, veteran touring musician and marketing expert Kenny Feinstein delivers a raw, no-nonsense blueprint for turning your passion into a sustainable livelihood. Forget waiting for a 'big break.' Through seven actionable steps-from dominating social media and busking on freeway off-ramps to running 'More Fans Now' ad campaigns and owning your email list-Feinstein reveals the exact strategies that took him from a broke punk kid in a garage to playing the Vans Warped Tour and Telluride Bluegrass Festival.This isn’t vague 'follow your passion' advice. It’s a results-driven roadmap backed by 20+ years of blood, broken strings, and hard-won lessons from the trenches. Feinstein has shared stages with legends, earned endorsements from Martin Guitars and Yamaha, and built a thriving career entirely on his own terms-without a record label. Now he’s showing you exactly how to do the same.Inside, you’ll learn how to invest in yourself (even when you’re broke), dominate social media with content that actually converts, use busking to test songs and build a fanbase, book smarter gigs that pay and build connections, run 'More Fans Now' campaigns to force viral growth, and own your email list-the one asset no algorithm can take from you. You’ll also discover the mindset shift that separates hobbyists from headliners, why failure is just feedback, and how to practice self-care so you can sustain a long-term career without burning out.With a foreword by Nick Hexum of 311, this book is your bible for building a brand, booking paying gigs, and amassing lifetime fans. Whether you’re a bedroom producer, a struggling indie artist, or a seasoned player hitting a wall, *More Than Talent* will teach you to work smarter, market harder, and finally make a living doing what you love-on your own terms. The music industry isn’t about luck. It’s about who wants it more. Stop waiting. Start building. 6
