This book provides a practical and engaging look at living the life of a professional musician. Drawing upon decades of experience in the orchestra pit and the teaching studio; Tom Heimberg's advice and insights about both practice and performance will prove invaluable to the aspiring young musician who dreams of making a successful career in music. This book will resonate; too; with the experienced professional who revels in the talk of the trade. And for the music lover in the audience; it will provide unique glimpses at life backstage. Musicians and music lovers of all levels will appreciate the wealth of practical information it provides; interwoven with humorous vignettes about working and playing with inspired musicians of the 20th century.

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