THE SAVVY MUSICIAN
Building a Career, Earning a Living, & Making a Difference
by David Cutler
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Pub Date Nov 01 2009 | Archive Date Jan 31 2014
Description
So you're talented, well-trained, and passionate about music...
What next? The professional marketplace is flooded with outstanding individuals, forced to compete for a shrinking number of "traditional" opportunities.
...BUT ARE YOU SAVVY? Take control of your career. Whether hoping to augment income, stand out from a competitive field, add variety to activities, or erect an empire, savvy musicians find ways to thrive under any circumstances. This comprehensive resource is packed with detailed strategies for success and examples of real life role models. Discover how to:
Make a living doing what you love most Develop an evolving and vital career path Build an immediately recognizable "brand" that is in demand Create "products" that are not only outstanding, but balance artistry with relevance Market powerfully to an ever-expanding audience base Capitalize on technology-from Internet tools to the new recording paradigm Expand your network, and turn members into advocates Raise money to fund your dreams Leave a legacyFeaturing 165 vignettes of musicians working to create a meaningful and prosperous career!
David Cutler balances a varied career as a jazz and classical composer, pianist, educator, arranger, conductor, collaborator, concert producer, author, consultant, speaker, and entrepreneur. Dr. Cutler teaches at Duquesne University, where he also serves as Coordinator of Music Entrepreneurship Studies. Visit David Cutler online at: www.trunkmusic.org.
For additional book information and extensive music career resources, visit:
www.SavvyMusician.com
Advance Praise
Hands down, the most valuable resource available for aspiring musicians! It addresses all of the questions and concerns that the current generation of emerging artists faces in this ever changing profession.
- Jeffrey Zeigler, cellist, Kronos Quartet
In an age when many say the arts are dying, Cutler writes to musicians with authentic and accurate optimism. If you've ever wondered why someone else succeeds instead of you, read this book. Much more importantly, you will discover countless ways to make sure it's you that people are wondering about the next time!
- Jeff Nelsen, hornist, Canadian Brass
The Savvy Musician makes it quite clear that it's YOUR business and YOUR career. My advice: Not reading this book is an enormous risk.
- Dame Evelyn Glennie, solo percussionist, Grammy Award Winner
Cutler deals beautifully with every dimension of a musical career-visioning, missioning, marketing, financing, and most importantly, musicing-weaving them together in a well-presented mosaic.
- Tayloe Harding, president, College Music Society (2005-07)
An inspiring book, with an education on every page. The case studies alone are worth the price!
- Greg Sandow, veteran critic for the Wall Street Journal
As I read The Savvy Musician, I kept nodding my head "yes," and saying "that's right." I've been in this business for over 20 years, and each chapter affirmed my past, confirmed my present, and inspired my future. The world will be a better place if we all aspire to the goals set in this book-a new credo for musicians.
- Kim Nazarian, jazz vocalist, New York Voices, Grammy Award Winner
The beauty of The Savvy Musician is its broad approach. Cutler paints a holistic picture of what it takes to prosper as a contemporary artist. His insistence that musicians look both inward and outward is progressive and needed.
- Gary Beckman, founder, Arts Entrepreneurship Educator's Network
The Savvy Musician unveils a vision for a healthy musical future, articulating 99% of what we need to do. The missing percentage is YOU, the reader.
- Ranaan Meyer, bassist and composer, Time for Three
Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9780982307502 |
| PRICE | 19.99 |
| PAGES | 368 |
