& BEYOND
The work beyond the notes
You can play.
Now build a
music career.
Bridge the gap between what you learn in music school and what professional life asks of you.
Broadway Bound and Beyond connects your playing to the preparation, relationships, and business decisions that help you get hired and keep working.
By Clayton Craddock · Musician, author & educator
From practice to professional life
The notes are only part of the job.
You can spend years developing your playing and still wonder: Who makes the calls? How do you prepare to sub? What happens when a show closes?
This book brings those questions into focus through lessons from Broadway, touring, and a life in music. So you can approach the next opportunity with a clearer understanding of the work.
Explore what’s inside ↓
A practical guide to the work behind a music career.
Inside the book
Build the skills
around your skill.
For students finding their footing, working musicians considering their next move, and educators helping them get there.
Preparation & subbing
Learn the expectations of an established show, the detail that preparation demands, and the responsibility of stepping into someone else’s chair.
People & reputation
Explore the relationships, professionalism, and consistency that turn musical ability into someone’s confidence in you.
The business & the long game
Consider negotiation, financial planning, closing notices, and the decisions involved in sustaining a life in music.
From the pages
“Obsessive preparation is the baseline, the standard.”
Excerpt from Chapter 2 · Broadway Bound and Beyond
“It’s really about who trusts you.”
Excerpt from the discussion of professional networks
Broadway Bound and Beyond
Reader voices
Useful lessons.
Real responses.
What readers are saying about the book.
“For professionals, this is what you need to know before you step into the pit!”
Ronald J Tierno · Amazon reader review
“Much of what is missing in conservatory training is pragmatically covered in his book.”
charlestd · Barnes & Noble reader review
“Whether you're just starting out or already working, there's valuable perspective here.”
djadrums · Amazon reader review
“This is a real gem of a book and a legit resource for upcoming musicians and seasoned pros alike.”
DAW · Barnes & Noble reader review
Meet the author
A working musician.
A wider perspective.
I’m Clayton Craddock, a musician, author, and educator based in Las Vegas. This book draws on more than 25 years in musical theater, including Broadway, tours, workshops, and off-Broadway productions.
My theater work includes Memphis, Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill, Ain’t Too Proud, and Cats: The Jellicle Ball.
More about Clayton ↗Keep learning
Take your next step.
Explore the free Broadway Drummer’s Roadmap, or read more about the people and decisions behind a professional music career.
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Read & subscribe to Broadway Bound and Beyond ↗Before you turn the page.
Is this only for drummers?
No. Relationships, reputation, preparation, and career decisions matter across instruments. Some technical chapters focus specifically on drumming and the demands of theater work.
Do I need to be pursuing Broadway?
The book draws on theater experience, but its discussions of professionalism, trust, and sustaining a career are relevant to musicians considering many kinds of work.
Which formats can I buy?
Choose the Amazon paperback, Kindle edition, or a signed copy through Signature Brandworks using the links below.
Broadway Bound and Beyond
Your playing deserves
a plan for what comes next.
Understand the expectations. Prepare for the opportunity. Build a career with more intention.