This newly expanded edition of Beyond Talent offers performers user-friendly real-life tips, advice, examples, and perspectives on how to advance a career in music. Author Angela Myles Beeching covers the full spectrum of career issues musicians face, from demystifying artist management to explaining how to find and create performance opportunities. This practical and comprehensive guide offers the tools to manage your own performances, gain mediaattention, and build a fan base. It also covers grant writing and fundraising, freelancing and how to manage your money, time, and stress.