Beyond Talent: Creating a Successful Career in Music

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.

• The Savvy Musician: Building a Career, Earning a Living & Making a Difference
• The Musician's Way: A Guide to Practice, Performance, and Wellness
• The Art of Practicing: A Guide to Making Music from the Heart
• World Music: Traditions and Transformations
• How To Make It in the New Music Business: Practical Tips on Building a Loyal Following and Making a Living as a Musician
• All You Need to Know About the Music Business: Ninth Edition
• A Circle of Quiet
• World Music: Traditions and Transformations
• The Music Teaching Artist's Bible: Becoming a Virtuoso Educator
• Engaging the Concert Audience: A Musician's Guide to Interactive Performance