“mel brown’s from zero to sideman in 5 steps is the most compelling, comprehensive, eye opening book of it’s kind. an excellent real world” book from a consumate sideman. i highly recommend it for all aspiring sidemen.”
-Baldwin “smitty” smith, owner of jazzmonthly.com
the problem:
being a sideman is arguably the most common occupation in the music industry. yet there are no programs, classes, or learning materials out there that offer a solid game plan to enter and succeed
in the field.
students and teachers alike still have to attend the school of hard knocks to learn how to actually work the industry!
The solution:
From zero to sideman is The Missing Link for Music Educators!
give your existing curriculum an edge by covering the material presented in Sideman. Or if you prefer, bring Mel to your school and experience his multimedia enhanced master class. If you’d like to offer your students a reality-based overview of working as a musician, a solid game plan to prepare for a life as a professional musician, and most of all a greater chance of succeeding, Mel’s book and two hour multimedia workshop are second to none!
hear what Mike kokour, the director of jazz studies at arizona state university has to say about mel’s master class...
do you have an answer for your students when they call you with this?
do yourself and your students a favor and pick up a copy - or request from zero to sideman at your schools’ bookstore or library!
