“Your book has been very helpful to my career. Thanks.”

-Eric Paulson via email

 “I was at the master class you gave to the ASU jazz studio today... I really appreciate the presentation and it was a MAJOR HELP, as well as very inspiring.”

-Larry Gast, college student,  via email

“Hey Melvin, let me just say that I'm so impressed by your book that I'm now reading it for the second time and I think it's going to become a constant reference guide.

My personal goal that led me to purchase the book was to increase my local work plays, sub work, etc) and I never knew how to go about it.

You have really opened my eyes to the power of marketing and exposure where I previously thought that just being prepared and professional would increase my gigs. now I know that you have to out there networking, meeting people and using some of the mediums that you speak about in the book as well as being prepared and professional.

I've always wanted to know what works and why from the people that are doing it and finally someone has stepped up and done it. Thank you again for taking the time to do it and I hope the rewards for you are plentiful both financially and in knowing that people can benefit from your experience.

-Dave Wilson via email

“Thank you so much for writing this book! The information you provide is like gold.

I wish I had a copy of "From Zero To Sideman" when I started in the music business 30 years ago!

I'm using your book in my private lesson business to teach young guitar players what it takes to succeed as a musician. Thank You and God Bless You.

-Ken Demery via email

“This is not so much a book on how to play bass as it is a book on how to launch a career as a bass player. Mel Brown is one of the best bassists you've never heard of and his career advice is spot on. This book lays out an exact road map of what you need to do to get a gig as a pro bass player. Mel explains what to do and why. He also provides an accurate look at the life of a professional musician - both the good and the bad so a reader can make an informed career decision.

Mel's writing is first rate and I look forward to his next book as well.”

-David K.Studenick - posted on Amazon.com

“Hey Mel! I just finished reading "From Zero to Sideman". What a great book! I'm a part time freelance bassist from New England, and although I've worked a lot over the years, and had some good gigs, your book gave me some great ideas on the... "Next Level". Many, many thanks!!

-Bill Ryan via email

“The book "From Zero To Sideman" is priceless. All the information you give for musicians is incredible and I would encourage all musicians who are trying to be successful in music to get this book.”

-Julian Vaughn via email