Published: July 22, 2011
Words: 43,429 (approximate)
Language: English
ISBN: 9781450786744

Short description

A priceless how-to & how-not-to guide by innovative concert pianist Jade Simmons. This tell all covers everything including carving your niche, marketing, creating package deals, approaching management, what presenters really think and how not to get re-engaged. This is the stuff they never taught you in school direct from one of America's most exciting and versatile young artists.

Extended description

A priceless how-to & how-not-to guide by innovative concert pianist Jade Simmons. This tell all covers everything including carving your niche, marketing, creating package deals, approaching management, what presenters really think and how not to get re-engaged. This is the stuff they never taught you in school direct from one of America's most exciting and versatile young artists.

Emerge Already is designed for both the artist fresh out of school and for those in the throes of a career looking to take their careers to the next level. With refreshing honesty, Jade offers crucial information and uncommon advice all while dismissing taboos associated with self-promotion and letting the reader in on what really happens behind the scenes in the makings of a career. She does so with humor, a genuine compassion for the plight of emerging artists and with a sincere desire to see them succeed in a tough, but ultimately permeable industry.

Chapter Listing: (Read more) A priceless how-to & how-not-to guide by innovative concert pianist Jade Simmons. This tell all covers everything including carving your niche, marketing, creating package deals, approaching management, what presenters really think and how not to get re-engaged. This is the stuff they never taught you in school direct from one of America's most exciting and versatile young artists.

Emerge Already is designed for both the artist fresh out of school and for those in the throes of a career looking to take their careers to the next level. With refreshing honesty, Jade offers crucial information and uncommon advice all while dismissing taboos associated with self-promotion and letting the reader in on what really happens behind the scenes in the makings of a career. She does so with humor, a genuine compassion for the plight of emerging artists and with a sincere desire to see them succeed in a tough, but ultimately permeable industry.

Chapter Listing:

Intro: Be the Boss of Your Own Art
1. Carving Your Niche
2. To Compete or Not to Compete
3. Practice Makes Perfect But Promotion Equals Concerts
4. 18 Months: The Seed-Planting Period
5. The Importance of Package Deals
6. Salon Concerts are Back, Baby!
7. Savoring Small Town America
8. Approaching Management and Record Labels
9. How Not to Get Re-Engaged
Conclusion: Building a Lifestyle Grounded in the Arts
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Review by: Angelo Rondello on June 26, 2012 :
This book contained so many helpful and thoughtful insights. The read left me excited about working on my career from new angles and with a new outlook.

Thank you Jade!
(reviewed within a week of purchase)

Review by: Deborah Moseley on April 28, 2012 :
kudos to jade for altruistically sharing her knowledge and expertise in helping other aspiring concert pianists attain their goals in this very practical and motivating resource guide. her animated, enthusiastic, and confident voice resounds with every word.

by deborah d. moseley
(reviewed the day of purchase)

Review by: Gabriel Tellis-Dazs on Sep. 27, 2011 : (no rating)
Jade Simmons really hits it out of the park with this one! Its everything from her Emerge Already series and more! She leaves no nook or cranny untouched! Very sweet and straight to the point. Its a refreshing read and I definitely recommend it.
(reviewed long after purchase)

Review by: Marion Harrington on Sep. 27, 2011 :
Far more entertaining and readable than a dry academic text, this book should be obligatory study at every music school, academy, college and conservatory.

With bang up to date information and advice on developing a music career in the 21st century, Pianist Jade Simmons honestly shares what it's really like to be a musician today in the real world.

Also highly recommended for anyone who's finding it difficult coming to terms with the changes that are currently sweeping through the industry.

Have you got what it takes? Buy the book and find out!

Marion Harrington
Clarinettist
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

Review by: Chip Michael on Aug. 29, 2011 :
"Now is the time to take control of your career." Don't wait for some conductor or PR person to find you. Read this book and get started... Energy already.

Chip Michael
(reviewed within a week of purchase)

Review by: Harold Gray on Aug. 27, 2011 :
Great information and inspiration from Jade Simmons, covering every aspect of the performer's career development. I'm giving to all my students who are preparing for a life in the music profession.

Harold Gray
Artistic Director,
Portland Piano International
(reviewed long after purchase)

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