Description

In today's rapidly changing music landscape, entrepreneurship is an art that is just as vital as creativity – one that all musicians must master for a successful and sustainable career. In The New Musician: The Art of Entrepreneurship in Today's Music Business, award-winning industry veteran Menzie Pittman provides insights from world-class artists, music business leaders, educators, and professionals who share invaluable reflections on the successes and challenges of their careers, imparting advice to both aspiring and working musicians. Included are vital conversations about topics like leadership and business with an impressive cast of people including record executive Mike Curb, nine-time GRAMMY® award-winning record producer Dave Cobb, and singer-songwriter and multi-instrumental Sierra Hull.

By learning from others' experiences in this book, musicians will discover a range of creative solutions to the problems frequently encountered and will enhance their entrepreneurial skills. These success stories and cautionary tales will help illuminate a road map to success.