Get detailed, practical advice on how to network, adapt to different musical settings, take full advantage of opportunities, and be a successful musician. A consummate pro in constant demand, David Rosenthal conveys wisdom earned over two decades as a keyboardist, touring musician, producer, bandleader and collaborator with everyone from Billy Joel and Robert Palmer to Cyndi Lauper and Enrique Iglesias.

Separating the music from the business, he discussesthe importance of networking, hiring a...