For any musical artist wanting to learn about performing, this is the book for you. A thorough, thoughtful and finely-focused exploration of all aspects of performance, it draws directly from John M.’s warm, whimsical, real-time experience, woven with wisdom acquired from other artists he’s interviewed. It’s got the friendly vibe of one musician talking to another, and is as compelling and fun as one of the author’s own spirited performances. He distinguishes performing from other musical talents, and shares not only the right things to do, but also the wrong things, the common mistakes to avoid. Encompassing every practical piece of the performance puzzle, as well as ethereal and existential ones, it provides the most complete volume yet on the fine art of becoming a joyful and confident performer. Paul Zollo Author, “Songwriters on Songwriting”