How to grow as a musician : what all musicians must know to succeed /
Sheila E. Anderson.
- 1 online resource
Includes index. Previously issued in print: 2006.
Musicians finding their artistic voices & developing the right character for their craft will find solace & inspiration in this collection of intimate interviews. Sheila Anderson offers candid advice on overcoming failure as well as success, doing ego checks & letting relationships affect art. A Friendly Guide to Launching and Maintaining Your Musical Career It's tough to make a living from one's love of music, but Sheila E. Anderson shows readers how to do just that in How to Grow as a Musician. This encouraging yet realistic guide covers everything from developing and learning one's craft to managing the business aspects of a musical career. This second edition expands on performance tips, self-promotion tactics, and steps to improve one's networking skills to make fruitful connections. Anderson shares her insights as well as practical advice from successful musicians and other industry professionals on topics such as:-Composing and recording-Understanding and negotiating contracts-Putting on a performance-Getting and keeping gigs-Utilizing social media-And moreHow to Grow as a Musician is packed with candid views on everything from overcoming failure to the art of writing a song to doing that all-important ego check. Whether they're just getting started or have been in the business for years, all musicians will reap the rewards of this thoughtful career guide.