From Practice to Performance

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From Practice to Performance: Becoming a Live Professional with Sarah M. Williams, The Jazz Purveyor Transform your passion for music into a thriving live performance career! In this session, Sarah M. Williams will guide you through essential business tools and strategies every artist needs to succeed. From crafting a compelling personal brand to building an EPK that stands out, understanding contracts, and navigating the world of booking gigs, this workshop offers practical insights to help you build a sustainable career in live performance. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine your approach, this class will equip you with the knowledge to move confidently from practice to professional. Sarah M. Williams is a seasoned producer, advocate, and curator dedicated to preserving and advancing jazz and creative music. A protégé of Sue Mingus, Sarah spent nearly a decade managing operations for Charles Mingus’s legacy organizations, overseeing Grammy-winning artist management, festival production, publishing, and education initiatives. She has produced global tours, prestigious residencies, award-winning historical releases, and the landmark Mingus Centennial celebrations. A native of Houston, Texas, and a Berklee College of Music graduate, Sarah is passionate about fostering connections between audiences and artists through live music, education, and innovative programming.