Chávez, Kirstin  (Mezzo-soprano), <br/><br/>
LIVING THE DREAM  BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE CAREER IN THE PERFORMING ARTS  [electronic resource]. 

 - [S.l.] :  FOCAL PRESS,  2024. 
 - 1 online resource 
<br/><br/> Living the Dream: Building a Sustainable Career in the Performing Arts offers an accessible guide to understanding one's arts career as a business. This essential companion to the inner workings of the arts world begins with defining the dream, including how to conceive mission statements, branding and business plans. Part II covers sharing the dream with others through social media, networking, and working with agents or artist managers. Part III offers an overview of the financial aspect, including budgets, taxes, and managing risks. Part IV concludes by discussing the realities of an arts career, including work/life balance, preparing for thefuture, and managing mental health. This practical and insightful overview is a musthave companion for aspiring and early career professionals in the performing arts, as well as students on a range of arts courses, including Music Business, Entrepreneurship, and Career Skills classes. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9781040000120 1040000126 9781003457435 1003457436 9781040000144 1040000142 
<br/><br/><label>Standard No.: </label>10.4324/9781003457435  doi 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Performing arts--Vocational guidance.<br/>MUSIC / General<br/>MUSIC / Business Aspects
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>791.023