Includes bibliographical references and index.

Prelude : confessions of a career counselor -- Mapping success in music -- Making connections : schmoozing for success -- Building your image : creating promotional materials that work -- Expanding your impact : demos and CDs -- Online promotion : using the Internet to advance your career -- Interlude : fundamental questions -- Booking concerts like a pro -- Building your reputation, growing your audience : the media, publicity, and you -- Connecting with audiences : residency, educational, and community programming -- Performing at your best -- The freelance lifestyle : managing your gigs, time, and money -- Raising money for music projects -- Getting it together : your career package.