Beyond Talent ─ Creating a Successful Career in Music

The First Edition Of Beyond Talent Quickly Became a Favorite among classical and jazz musicians, and has been used in courses at scores of conservatories and universities. This expanded second edition provides updated user-friendly advice, inspiring examples, and practical tools to advance a career in music. Packed with new tips and resources, Beyond Talent now covers everything from social networking tools, to commissioning, branding, and online fundraising, as well as tips on staying motivated, assessing one's strenghts and weaknesses, and managing time, money, and stress.

Loaded with new sidebar profiles from entrepreneurial musicians, artist managers, and concert presenters, the new edition balances warmth and candor with straightforward advice on developing and sustaining a meaningful life in music. Beyond Talent is the ideal companion for students and professionals, emerging musicians and mid-career artists.

"Starting with her love of music and years of experience in both academia and the real world, Angela Myles Beeching has written a book full of inspiring yet practical lessons for performing musicians---a kind of workbook for a life in music." Charlotte Schroeder. President, Colbert Artists Management

"Beyond Talent is like the ultimate Swiss army knife for the young musician. Packed with savvy insights, sage advice, practical ideas, and inspiring examples, this comprehensive guide delivers the tools to navigate a successful path in music no matter where it might lead." Phillip Ying, Violist, Ying Quarlet; Associate Professor, Eastman School of Music, University of Rochester; former President, Chamber Music America

Angela Myles Beeching directs the Career Services Center at New England Conservatory of Music. Her articles have appeared in Classical Singer, Inside Arts, and Chamber Music magazines. In demand as a speaker, Beeching has presented at conferences for the National Association of Schools of Music, the Association of Performing Arts Presenters, and the National Conference on Keyboard Pedagogy.