Description

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The Musician Says is an all-access backstage pass to the world of singers, songwriters, composers, and instrumentalists—all those who have a relationship with the Muse and have experienced the sacrifices, satisfactions, and frustrations it brings. You'll hear from an eclectic group that spans centuries and genres, from Mozart to Mick Jagger, Louis Armstrong to Jay Z, Dolly Parton to Lady Gaga, and many more. Paired like unlikely guests at a backstage party, this unruly crew riffs about the blessings and curses of the musician's life. This collection of intriguing and provocative quotations will remind anyone who has dreamed of playing Carnegie Hall (or maybe just mastering three chords) that the creative process bridges time and place, and that music is indeed a universal language.

About the Author

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A pianist from the age of five, Benedetta LoBalbo began writing songs as a natural way to merge her Master of English degree with her musical training. After winning the New York City Music Award for Best Unsigned Artist, she began writing personalized songs for children of all ages. She is published by Christmas and Holiday Music in Los Angeles, California, and has produced a CD of original lullabies that can be heard on Pandora. She is currently in the process of writing songs for her next CD.

Praise For…

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"...as one makes his or her way through The Musician Says, something seems to happen...Quotes are not thrown in randomly. Instead they are juxtaposed on opposite pages with clear intent, offering supporting or competing views of a similar experience...Use The Musician Says as coffee table reference or cover-to-cover read. Either way, it works." - Under the Radar

"The book separates artists away from their history-making songs and symphonies, and brings us closer to their human experiences, if for just a fleeting moment." - Cool Hunting

"Thanks to the newly released book, The Musician Says, compiled by Benedetta LoBalbo, we found some damn good reasons to make it through to next season with confidence and bravado." - Glamour