From Practice to Performance
with Sara M. Williams, February 27, 9PM ET
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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.
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🎶 JazzVoice Member Class Booking & Cancellation Policy For JazzVoice Members: ($45/month $460/year) If you have an active JazzVoice membership, you're welcome to book and cancel member classes at any time. There's no penalty for cancelling, and it has no impact on your access. As a member, you also have unlimited access to both live classes and video recordings of all past sessions. For One-Off Class Purchasers ($15 per class): Your $15 purchase gives you access only to the live session—recordings are not included. If you’d prefer to watch the class later, you can purchase just the video (without attending live) for $15. Video recordings are available under the Videos tab at JazzVoice.com. Please be sure you can attend before booking, as we do not offer refunds for missed or cancelled classes. Classes will not sell out, so feel free to wait until you're certain you can join before making your purchase. If you have any questions, please contact us at alexis@jazzvoice.com.