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Unlocking Creative Power

Capital City Records Featured Artist Esma Shmeit (same as me) shares this list of her favourite books that bring together powerful insights from visionary artists, business moguls, and creative thinkers. Whether you're a musician, entrepreneur, writer, or simply someone looking to break through mental blocks and build a life of meaning and impact, these books offer guidance, tools, and inspiration.

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  • The Artist's Way

    a Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity

    Cameron, Julia
    Presents a twelve-week program intended to increase creativity by capturing the creative energy of the universe. Also available as an eBook and eAudiobook.
    Book, 2016New York, New York : TarcherPerigee, 2016. — 153.35 CAM
  • "Dubbed "the industry bible" by the Los Angeles Times, All You Need to Know About the Music Business by veteran music lawyer Donald Passman is the go-to guide for everyone in the music business through ten editions, over thirty years, and over a…
    Book, 2023New York : Simon & Schuster, 2023. — 780.2373 PAS
  • The War of Art

    [Winning the Inner Creative Battle]

    Pressfield, Steven
    Steven Pressfield delivers a guide to inspire and support those who struggle to express their creativity. Pressfield believes that "resistance" is the greatest enemy, and he offers many unique and helpful ways to overcome it.
    Audiobook CD, 2004Prince Frederick, Md. : Recorded Books, [2004] — CD 153.35 PRE
  • From legendary music producer Rick Rubin, a savant at helping people connect with the wellsprings of their creativity, comes a beautifully crafted book, many years in the making, that offers that same deep wisdom to all of us. Also available as an…
    Book, 2023New York : Penguin Press, 2023. — 153.35 RUB
  • An inspirational book by self-made musical superstar, Russ, reminding you that it starts with YOU, to believe in yourself, and to get out of your own way. Also available on eAudiobook.
    Book, 2019New York : Harper Design, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, [2019] — 782.42164 RUS
  • The book addresses the question posed by the subtitle -- what if you're the one you've been waiting for? -- a line from Russ's first album inspired by his mother's advice.
    Book, 2024New York : Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, [2024] — 782.42164 RUS
  • Crushing It!

    How Great Entrepreneurs Build Their Business and Influence--and How You Can, Too

    Vaynerchuk, Gary
    Four-time New York Times bestselling author Gary Vaynerchuk offers new lessons and inspiration drawn from the experiences of dozens of influencers and entrepreneurs who rejected the predictable corporate path in favor of pursuing their dreams by…
    Book, 2018New York, NY : Harper Business, [2018] — 658.421 VAY
  • Twelve and a Half

    Leveraging the Emotional Ingredients Necessary for Business Success

    Vaynerchuk, Gary
    In his sixth business book, bestselling author, entrepreneur, and investor Gary Vaynerchuk explores the twelve essential emotional skills that are integral to his life-and business-success and provides today's (and tomorrow's) leaders with critical…
    Book, 2021New York, NY : Harper Business, [2021] — 650.1 VAY