The Musician's Journey
Crafting Your Career Vision and Plan
Dr. Jill Timmons
Reviews and Awards
"The title is apt - this book describes a journey in thought, preparation, and destination, and is appropriate for all, not only musicians, who are building a career and a satisfying life. The reader is led from idealistic aspiration through awareness of self and the market to practical outcomes that are entirely possible. Beyond the message and excellent writing, the quotes and bibliography are a diverse and priceless bonus." -- Stephen Clapp, Doctor of Music, Dean Emeritus and Professor of Violin, The Juilliard School
"The author has created an interactive resource that defines the nature of artistic craft and establishes a way in which to implement creative desire...Recommended." --Journal of the Association of Anglican Musicians
"This engaging read is an excellent resource for undergraduate performing musicians as well as those at any stage of their careers...Highly recommended."--Choice
"Jill Timmons has written a book that is a valuable and imaginative guide to career directions for musicians. Her advice is fine-tuned."--Melinda Bargreen, composer and critic
"This is a bold book that aims to offer an inspirational and practical resource for musicians embarking on their careers, or perhaps re-evaluating and making changes in their professional portfolio. Its tone is emphatically optimistic, and it is suffused with useful information, practical tips, uplifting quotations and stories. It draws on an intriguingly broad set of reference points from ancient philosophies to spiritual texts, contemporary neuroscience to personal experience."--Helena Gaunt, British Journal of Music Education