You’ve got the chops. You know how to play. But no one ever showed you how to build a career, especially one on Broadway. That’s what this book is for.

Broadway Bound and Beyond is a book that reveals the truth about what it takes to secure a Broadway gig, maintain it, and bounce back when it’s gone.

I’ve been fortunate enough to have played in several Broadway pits, subbed on lots of shows, held my own drum chair on hit Broadway productions, lost them, and figured out how to keep moving forward.

This is the book I wish I had when I moved to New York.

this book teaches Everything you didn’t learn in music school

How to network, meet people, and build relationships that lead to work

Ways to land a Broadway show

What it’s like to play on a Broadway tour

How to get a shot at subbing (and how not to blow it)

Dealing with the pressure of playing 8 shows a week

The business side no one talks about money, contracts, negotiations, and protecting yourself

Building your brand and staying relevant using social media the right way

What to do when the show closes (because it will) and how to be ready for what’s next

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About Clayton Craddock

Clayton Craddock is a professional drummer, educator, and author with a decades-long career in musical theater. He’s the founder of Broadway Drumming 101, an in-depth online platform offering specialized mentorship and curated resources for aspiring and professional musicians.

His Broadway and Off-Broadway credits include tick, tick…BOOM!, Altar Boyz, Memphis The Musical, Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill, Ain’t Too Proud – The Life and Times of The Temptations, Cats: The Jellicle Ball, and The Hippest Trip: The Soul Train Musical. As a trusted sub, he’s played in productions such as Motown, Evita, Cats, Avenue Q, The Color Purple, Rent, SpongeBob SquarePants: The Musical, and the Hadestown tour, among many others.

You may have seen him perform on The View, Good Morning America, Jimmy Fallon, The Today Show, and the TONY Awards. He’s also shared the stage with legends like The Stylistics, The Delfonics, Chuck Berry, Ben E. King, Deniece Williams, and Broadway stars including Kristin Chenoweth, Norm Lewis, and Laura Benanti.

His new book, Broadway Bound and Beyond, is the honest, practical guide he wishes he had when first moving to New York City. It’s written for musicians who want to build a real career in theater—not just get the gig, but keep it, grow, and thrive.

Clayton proudly endorses Ahead Drum Cases, Paiste Cymbals, Innovative Percussion sticks, and Empire Ears.

Learn more at www.claytoncraddock.com