The Big Gig: Big-Picture Thinking for Success
Big-Picture Thinking for Success
By Zoro with Amy Hammond Hagberg
Item: 00-PB-0002357
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The Big Gig is much more than just an intriguing and comprehensive insider's guide to breaking into the music industry as an independent musician. Compelling and thought-provoking, it is an excellent resource for leadership training, networking techniques, and personal development. The Big Gig is the first book that describes the inner workings of the highly competitive music industry as seen through the eyes of a world-renowned and highly successful musician. The Big Gig provides a template for success by covering the vocational, personal, and spiritual aspects of a musician's life. The Big Gig is much more than educational. It is inspirational, motivational, and life-changing.
"Whether you aspire to tour with a rock band, play jazz in nightclubs, work in the studios, or perform with a symphony orchestra, there is information in this book that will help prepare you to make a living as a musician."
- Rick Mattingly, Percussive Notes
"What a fabulous resource Zoro has compiled here! . . . This is a great book that is going to help many young musicians and drummers (amongst others) achieve their dreams with integrity. Five Stars!"
- DRUMscene Magazine
"A great book which genuinely can help people, not just drummers."- mikedolbear.com
"Bottom Line: I highly recommend this book and I only wish that I had it when I started out in the music business! Whether you are a musician who specializes in drums or any instrument, you need this book. Without it, you'll waste years of your life figuring out all of the things that Z has already neatly laid out for you."- Tigerbill.com
"Whether you aspire to tour with a rock band, play jazz in nightclubs, work in the studios, or perform with a symphony orchestra, there is information in this book that will help prepare you to make a living as a musician."
- Rick Mattingly, Percussive Notes
"What a fabulous resource Zoro has compiled here! . . . This is a great book that is going to help many young musicians and drummers (amongst others) achieve their dreams with integrity. Five Stars!"
- DRUMscene Magazine
"A great book which genuinely can help people, not just drummers."- mikedolbear.com
"Bottom Line: I highly recommend this book and I only wish that I had it when I started out in the music business! Whether you are a musician who specializes in drums or any instrument, you need this book. Without it, you'll waste years of your life figuring out all of the things that Z has already neatly laid out for you."- Tigerbill.com
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Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
440
SKU:
00-PB-0002357
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About the Composer: Zoro
Zoro is a world-renowned percussionist and bandleader whose career spans decades of performing, recording, and leading ensembles across multiple genres. Beyond his work as a musician, he has become a mentor and advocate for emerging artists navigating the complexities of building a sustainable music career.
Why we love this
This book cuts through the romanticized version of music careers and delivers practical wisdom from someone who has actually built a thriving life in the industry. For band directors and percussion teachers, it's invaluable for helping students understand that musical talent alone doesn't guarantee success; it's the business acumen, networking skills, and personal resilience that matter just as much.
Who it's for
Serious music students planning to pursue performance or studio work, drummers and percussionists charting independent paths, and music educators who want to prepare their students for real-world careers beyond the classroom or conservatory.
How to use it
Assign this to your advanced students or young musicians in your studio as a capstone resource during their final year before graduation or professional transition. It works especially well as a summer reading for percussion students preparing for college auditions, since it frames the bigger picture of what comes after the performance itself.
Skills your students will build
- Understanding music industry structure and professional pathways
- Developing leadership and networking skills applicable to ensembles
- Building personal resilience and motivation for long-term musical goals
- Integrating spiritual and personal growth into professional development