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New Book by Saxophonist Sam Newsome, Be Inspired, Stay Focused: Creativity, Learning, and the Business of Music Announcing the release of a new book by saxophonist Sam Newsome, Be Inspired, Stay Focused: Creativity, Learning, and the Business of Music. This collection personal essays is a must-read for those wanting real insight into how a creative musician thinks about his or her craft and an honest and nuanced perspective of the music business. There's a little something in here for everybody: the aspiring musician; the seasoned musician; the jazz fan; the jazz writer; the jazz educator; and everyday folks seeking inspiration and new ways to connect to this music we love called jazz. “Sam Newsome is really in the pocket with this one. An authentic voice and conversational style make this book on the creative process, music theory and other fascinating topics under the jazz umbrella an absolute must-read!” -- Debbie Burke, jazz blogger and author of the novel Glissando. “Every page of this book contains positive, practical ideas and advice and will inspire you to challenge yourself, expand your thinking, trust your creativity, and help you in your life as a musician.” -- Joe Morris, guitarist, educator and author of Perpetual Frontier - The Properties of Free Music. NOW AVAILABLE at Bookbaby.com and Amazon.com About Sam Newsome: Sam Newsome is a soprano saxophonist and the director of the Roc Nation School of Music, Sports, and Entertainment. He has released several critically acclaim recordings as leader and has appeared on more than 40 as a side person. Since 2006, he has become a specialist in solo performance and extended techniques, and has released numerous recordings showcasing the soprano in this unconventional format, along with his innovative prepared saxophone techniques. He began focusing on writing in 2010 upon starting his blog Soprano Sax Talk, where he posts about topics that range from extended saxophone techniques to finding one's own artistic voice. His writings have been mentioned in the Huffington Post and National Public Radio's A Blog Supreme. To learn more about Sam Newsome, please visit him at http://www.somenewmusic.com or http://www.sopranosaxtalk.blogspot.comNe |
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