Music Smarts

Music Smarts (The Inside Truth and Road-Tested Wisdom from the Brightest Minds in the Music Business) ** Edited by David Schwartz ** Arranged by David Schwartz. Berklee Press. Softcover. 200 pages. Published by Berklee Press.

This amazing compilation features 600 quotations from esteemed musicians and artists who have taken a moment to reflect on their influences, heroes, integrity, performances, and so much more. These gems of hard-won wisdom cover not only the highs of success, money, and fame, but also frankly reveal the lows of missteps and rejection. The shared experiences of heavy-hitters such as George Martin * Tom Petty * Phil Ramone * Brian Wilson * Jack Johnson * k.d. lang * David Foster * and Carlos Santana, to name just a few, can function as both advice for those starting out in the industry and a behind-the-scenes peek for any music fan. This handbook also includes a visual