* The convergence framework of career learning and career counselling theories is a timely addition to the growing literature on musician employability and knowledge management * This is not a "how to" book; the focus is placed upon providing young musicians with a framework for helping them to learn what they need to learn, and understanding themselves in their chosen career * Offers educators an effective summary of some career development and career counselling theories that they may be unfamiliar with, and in so doing provides an opportunity for new learning and ideas

The world of classical music to the performer is significantly different from the perception of the listener, writes Nicole Canham, and they are growing further apart. But today we are in a unique position-the middle of a creativity revolution, inventing new forms of popular culture in which everyone can be a participant. TV shows like MasterChef and So You Think You Can Dance? for example. Everyone is open to the idea of making their lives more beautiful or successful. Shouldn't we be adding the enjoyment of classical music to that list? What really inspires people is awakening to their flair. Canham suggests how this might be done and describes her own experience of developing an opera from a story developed by her audience.

* The convergence framework of career learning and career counselling theories is a timely addition to the growing literature on musician employability and knowledge management * This is not a "how to" book; the focus is placed upon providing young musicians with a framework for helping them to learn what they need to learn, and understanding themselves in their chosen career * Offers educators an effective summary of some career development and career counselling theories that they may be unfamiliar with, and in so doing provides an opportunity for new learning and ideas