Ever wonder how a musician "makes it"?
How did they get there?
What does it take?
Do you have what they have?
You may find some of the answers to these questions
in our video,
The
Ride of Your Life, Musicians as Entrepreneurs
Designed for high school and college students, this lively
25 minute video introduces ten successful musical entrepreneurs who illustrate
what it means to be a musician. You'll see the artists talk about the inspiration
behind their art, as well as the business savvy it took to get them where they
are. You'll learn about planning, management and team work, highlighted with
musical segments and footage from interviews and clinics.
Also included with the video is a Student
Discussion Guide. This booklet is designed
to stimulate conversation based on the topics covered in the video and is
a great addition to a classroom presentation.
Featured interviews include:
Perlman/Nikkanen/Bailey Piano Trio
Allison Brown- Grammy Winner and CEO of Compass Records
Javon Brown, freelance musician and recording artist
Gerd Leonhard, founder of LicenseMusic.com
Bang on a Can artistic directors: Michael Gordon, David Lang, and Julia Wolfe
Hosted by Willie L. Hill, Jr.
To view a 7 minute sample with some great career tips, click one of the links below.
Note: the smaller file sizes have reduced clarity for faster downloads.
