Sometimes the task of getting your name out there and advancing your career as a musician seems too big to manage. What should you do today to be the most effective? How do you know if you’re making progress? Why does it take so long to get connected? These questions can leave anyone frustrated and ready to give up. How do you re-ignite your passion for playing and succeeding? Well, nothing can get you inspired more than knowing exactly what to do. Hear what musicians like you have to say about 02S:
So you think you want to become a professional musician? Let’s keep it real. Getting started is tougher than ever. Gigs are harder to find, opportunities are vanishing, and the influx of new (and inexpensive) talent is constant. Today’s performers have to know what’s going on in the industry while positioning themselves to get the best calls to stay working. In today’s economy, you’ve got to have a plan if you’re going to make it in this business. From Zero to Sideman in 5 Steps is that plan.
Don’t depend on luck or chance for your success. Take control of your career today!
Being a sideman is arguably the most common occupation in the music industry, yet there are no programs, classes, or learning materials out there that offer a solid plan for musicians to enter and work in the industry. Students and teachers alike still have to attend the school of hard knocks to learn how to make a living the music business!
Not any more. Educators can give their existing curriculum an edge by covering the material presented in From Zero to Sideman. Or if you prefer, bring Mel to your school and experience his multimedia-enhanced master class. If you’d like to prepare your students for real life as a professional musician, and give them a greater chance of succeeding, Mel’s book and workshop are second to none! Educators like Robert Lewis are reacting to the book:
Mel,
I received your book today, and read through it this morning. I found it to be very informative, and to line up with my own professional experiences. I will be using some of the tips myself, and recommending it to my students.
Thanks,
Robert Lewis
Director of Jazz Studies
College of Charleston
And Mike Kokour offers his view of the 02S workshop:
Do yourself and your students a favor and pick up a copy – or request From Zero to Sideman at your schools’ bookstore or library!
You know you’re good. You know you’ve got the talent. You’ve practiced & practiced. You’ve paid your dues. You’re trying to take it to the “next level” but you still don’t know how to get your name out there.
You need From Zero to Sideman!
From Zero To Sideman (02S) is the first step-by-step guide to starting and maintaining a career as a performer. From Zero to Sideman has the real information you need to get your career moving NOW. This is the only set of instructions that’s real-world tested and proven over 20 years in the entertainment business.
