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.