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How to Grow as a Musician: What All Musicians Must Know to Succeed

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I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. It was informative, easy to read and a fascinating glimpse at the life of being a musician in this country. The different genres of music represented in this book , from gospel to classical, made it well-rounded as well.

I not only enjoyed this book, but found it to be an extremely useful resource for achieving success in my own career. Reading this book is a "must" for those who wish to enrich their lives and grow personally in their profession.

When I first opened Sheila Anderson's book it hit me in the face like a cool zephyr. I have never read a book about musicians before but this will not be my last. Brava, Sheila. I cannot put this book down. I have read this book three times already and I cannot wait to read it again. A whole new world has opened up to me becuase of this book.

I highly recommend "How to Grow as a Musician" to musicians, people who work in the industry (like me) and anyone who has ever been interested in the music business. This comprehensive resource with insight from some of the industry's top musicians from Al Jarreau to Ruth Brown make this an indispensible work. Congratulations to Sheila Anderson on such a fine book!

You don't need to be an aspiring musician or in the
business to find this compilation of interviews and
insights from Ms. Anderson thought provoking and
informative. A great read from start to finish.

This is a well constructed, thought provoking collection of life, artistic, practical and philosophical approaches to jazz and the jazz life. There is something helpful for those interested in getting into the head of jazz musicians as well as for the jazz musican him/herself.

Sheila Anderson's book, How To Grow As A Musician, focuses on many questions that younger artists have the moment they step on the scene. There are great answers, given by revered musicians,that have lived every statement made about the rough road of show business. Sheila allows the reader to hear from those who live the life of an artist. Not those who give commentary or opinions of something they do not know first hand. It is a book that should be in any classroom or library of those who like to follow a plan to personal achievement.


Kahlil Kwame Bell

Producer, Arranger and Musician.

the tunnel vision of this author's writing is amazing. the subtitle is "what all musicians must know to succeed" -- that's a bit generous. this book seems to solely focus on a perspective on black jazz music. i couldn't make it through the book. boring as all get-out.