
Widely 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 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.
How can musicians cultivate a sustainable, creatively fulfilling career while navigating the practical and psychological barriers inherent in the industry? Angela Myles Beeching, a veteran career coach, utilizes her extensive experience in arts administration and professional development to provide a comprehensive framework for career management. The book argues that artistic success requires a dual focus on pragmatic business skills and the management of internal psychological obstacles. By integrating actionable strategies with mindset coaching, the author provides a roadmap for artists to transition from passive participants to active managers of their professional lives.
What You Will Find
Scope Limits
Industry professionals and educators frequently cite this work as a foundational resource for conservatory students and working musicians alike. Readers often note the practical density of the advice, which balances high-level career strategy with the day-to-day realities of the music business.
Page Count:
400
Publication Date:
2019-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0190670592
ISBN-13:
9780190670597
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