Beyond Talent: Creating a Successful Career in Music

Beeching, Angela Myles

ISBN 10: 0195382595 / ISBN 13: 9780195382594

Published by Oxford University Press, USA, 2010

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Synopsis:

The first edition of Beyond Talent quickly became a favorite among classical and jazz musicians, and has been used in courses at scores of conservatories and universities. This expanded second edition provides updated user-friendly advice, inspiring examples, and practical tools to advance a career in music. Packed with new tips and resources, Beyond Talent now covers everything from social networking tools, to commissioning, branding, and online fundraising, as well as tips on staying motivated, assessing one's strengths and weaknesses, and managing time, money, and stress. Loaded with new sidebar profiles from entrepreneurial musicians, artist managers, and concert presenters, the new edition balances warmth and candor with straightforward advice on developing and sustaining a meaningful life in music. Beyond Talent is the ideal companion for students and professionals, emerging musicians and mid-career artists.

About the Author: Angela Myles Beeching is director of the Career Services Center at New England Conservatory of Music, where she is also a member of the faculty. A Fulbright Scholar and Harriet Hale Woolley grant recipient, Ms. Beeching holds a doctorate in cello performance from SUNY Stony Brook. Her articles on music and careers have appeared in Classical Singer, Inside Arts, and Chamber Music magazines. Ms. Beeching has been a guest speaker at conferences for the National Association of Schools of Music, Chamber Music America, the Association of Performing Arts Presenters, and 00e National Conference on Keyboard Pedagogy.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Beyond Talent: Creating a Successful Career ...
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Publication Date: 2010
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
Edition: 2nd Edition