Download or read book Be Inspired, Stay Focused written by Sam Newsome and published by Bookbaby. This book was released on 2022-01-03 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Be Inspired, Stay Focused: Creativity, Learning, and the Business of Music is an engaging and inspiring collection of personal essays written by soprano saxophonist Sam Newsome. This book is a must-read for those wanting real insight into how a creative musician thinks about his or her craft and an honest and nuanced perspective of the music business. There's a little something in here for everybody: ? The aspiring musician; ? The seasoned musician; ? The jazz fan; ? The jazz writer; ? The jazz educator; ? And everyday folks seeking inspiration and new ways to connect to this music we love called jazz.