How to Grow as a Musician : What All Musicians Must Know to Succeed

Anderson, Sheila E.

ISBN 10: 158115416X / ISBN 13: 9781581154160

Published by Skyhorse Publishing Company, Incorporated, 2005

About this Item

Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: How to Grow as a Musician : What All Musicians Must Know to Succeed
• Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing Company, Incorporated
• Publication Date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 158115416X
• ISBN 13: 9781581154160
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 1st Edition.
• Condition: Good

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Synopsis

Musicians finding their artistic voices and developing the right character for their craft will find solace and inspiration in this collection of intimate interviews. By revealing the large and small moments that have helped to define their lives and careers, musicians discuss how they developed as artists, how they approach performance, and how they handle the business side of music. Readers will learn how others selected musical genres; how they learned their craft or instruments; the difference between formal education and learning on the stage; personal approaches to practicing and composing; and much more. Candid advice is offered for overcoming success and failure; doing ģego checksī; and letting relationships affect art. From a musicianķs point of view, the book examines the role of contracts, self-promotion, getting and keeping gigs, and managing money. A special self-evaluation is also offered for readers to assess whether they have what it takes for a life in music. Anyone wanting to benefit from the wisdom of those who have learned their lessons the hard way will savor every word of this revealing guide.

About the Authors

Sheila E. Anderson is host/producer of The Art of Jazz on MNN television and host/producer of Late Night Jazz on WBGO Radio. She lives in New York City.

Sheila E. Anderson is an on-air personality and host of Weekend Jazz After Hours on Jazz 88.3 FM, WGBO, Newark (the most popular jazz radio station in the country). She has previously also produced and coordinated the TV program The Art of Jazz and the Jazz in the Garden series for the Newark Museum. She lives in New York City.