The Musician's Journey

Contents About the Companion Website Foreword Preface Acknowledgments 1 A CAREER IN MUSIC Musicians and Their World The World of Music: Where We Are Today A Thriving Career in Music: The New Normal 2 NEWS FROM THE FRONT Client Questionnaire The Accidental Entrepreneur A Call to Change 3 MUSICIANS AND THE PATH OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP Preparing Today's Music Entrepreneurs The Benefits of Entrepreneurship 4 PREPARING FOR CHANGE Brain Neuroplasticity: A Personal Story Definitions Harnessing the Power of the Neuroplastic Brain Desire as the Genesis for Change 5 CREATING YOUR VISION The Quest for a Vision Discover Inspiration: Inviting the Muse Knowing and Facing Your Fears Ten Showstoppers 6 FROM VISION TO PLAN Music Professionals in Today's Marketplace: The Dynamic Entrepreneur Vision and Plan: The Intersection of Heaven and Earth Creating the Plan: The Pathway to a Dynamic Career The Plan Versus Income Sources of Income Jobs: Is It a Jay-Oh-Be or Part of Your Career Path? Internships and Volunteerism: The Fast Track to Professional Experience Grant Writing and the World of Philanthropy Grant Checklist for Music Professionals: Just the Basics Phantoms That Derail Your Proposals Your Plan: The Devil Is in the Details Troika of Success Survive or Thrive Mentors for Your Vision/Plan Other Music Entrepreneurs: The Student and the Retiree 7 YOUR PLAN Mission Statement Legal Identity Goods and Services Financial Plan Marketing Marketing Starter Kit Management Team Other Members of Your Management Team Timelines Financing Your Plan Business Plan Checklist 8 MUSIC JOBS IN HIGHER EDUCATION Entering the World of Higher Education: The Price of Admission Academia: The Ideal What Price Glory? Survival of the Fittest 9 TRUE-LIFE STORIES 10 CONCLUSION Epilogue Selected Bibliography