Beyond Talent: Creating a Successful Career in MusicWidely considered a classic, Beyond Talent is the "go to" guide for musicians. This newly revised and updated third edition cracks the code of how to build a creatively fulfilling career in music. With key insights into the mindset issues that often plague musicians, veteran career coach Angela Myles Beeching provides a wealth of strategies, examples, and real-world solutions. Step-by-step instructions detail how to design promotional materials, book performances, fund your projects, and cultivate a community of support so you can manage your career like a pro-without losing your soul. And this edition goes further: it unpacks how to deal head on with the typical "inner" challenges musicians face. From getting past perfectionism and fear, to sustaining motivation, finding your artistic voice, managing projects, time, and money, and setting achievable goals. With her straight-shooting, energizing approach, Beeching presents a wealth of practical solutions to help musicians take charge of their careers and get past the obstacles that have held them back. Whether you're an emerging artist or a mid-career professional, this edition offers the inspiration to transform your music career journey so you can get more of your best work out into the world and finally become the artist you are meant to be. Includes a free downloadable companion workbook. |
Contents
1 Map Your Future | 1 |
2 Identify Opportunities | 14 |
3 Get It Done | 28 |
4 Connect with Others | 41 |
5 Convey Your Authentic Self | 57 |
6 Record Your Best | 73 |
7 Cultivate Your Online Community | 92 |
8 Book More Performances | 119 |
10 Make Meaning | 156 |
11 Perform at Your Best | 169 |
The Working Musician | 189 |
13 Manage Your Money to Fuel Your Artistry | 210 |
14 Fund Your Projects | 229 |
Your Career Portfolio | 251 |
Notes | 275 |
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