Bibliograph

How to grow as a musicia, what all musicians must know to succeed, Sheila E. Anderson

Type

Label

How to grow as a musicia, what all musicians must know to succeed, Sheila E. Anderson

Language

eng

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

How to grow as a musicia

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Oclc number

156982792

Responsibility statement

Sheila E. Anderson

Sub title

what all musicians must know to succeed

Summary

Professional musicians tell how they developed as artists, how they approach performance, and how they handle the business side of the business?offering solace and heartfelt inspiration along the way. How to Grow as a Musician is packed with candid advice on everything from overcoming failure to the art of writing a song to doing that all?important ego check. It also covers such vital practical areas as the role of contracts, self?promotion, getting and keeping gigs, and managing money. A special self?evaluation lets readers assess whether they have what they need to succeed in the music business

Table Of Contents

On development as an artist. Getting started ; Learning one's craft ; Formal education versus learning on the bandstand ; Is there such a thing as too much practice? ; Survival 101 : from sideman to leader -- On composing and recording. When and how to record ; The art of writing a song ; The empty-vessel theory -- On personal growth. Overcoming success and failure ; Ego check ; Self-assessment ; What are you sure you don't know? -- On putting on a performance. Preparation for a performance ; The do's and don'ts of performing ; Learning from elders -- On the business. Contracts : watch your money ; How to promote and present yourself ; The importance of a manager ; Getting a job and keeping it -- Self-evaluation : do you have what it takes?

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