"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"Timmons guides us through the aspirational, the theoretical, and the practical in a way that speaks not only to the concert musicians she intended, but, indeed, to any inspired artist who is called to develop and share their gifts. If we have the skills and passion, this book shows us the method. So, buckle up, roll down your windows, and drive this car with its top off. You will love every vista you encounter.

" -- Martin D. Jean, Professor of Organ, Director, Institute of Sacred Music, Yale University"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." -- British Journal of Music Education"I hope this book will inspire you to create an artistic vision and craft a plan to realize your own thriving career in music. This is the musician's journey." --"This book is a roadmap for musicians who are eager to accept responsibility for their own careers and are looking for guidance on how to do so." -- Rhonda Rizzo, No Dead Guys.