Aaron Dworkin has made his life his art form, and he lives it with honesty, dedication and creativity. He thinks of music as a human invention to help us understand ourselves, our environment, and others. Music was invented to serve society, and Aaron is living proof of that commitment.

Yo-Yo Ma, Grammy-award winning musician

Aaron uses fourteen creative individuals to distill the complexities of success in ways that are both accessible and inspiring. I am grateful for this contribution to the arts sector and beyond!

Deborah Borda, President and CEO, New York Philharmonic

Dworkin is dropping plenty of knowledge and wisdom in these pages. I recognized early in my career how critical it was for me to not wait for the phone to ring and create work for myself. The age of the artist/entrepreneur is upon us.

LeVar Burton, Actor (Star Trek: The Next Generation; Roots)

Inspiring and informative insight into the leading entrepreneurial artists who have transformed our world. A must-read for anyone interested in living a creative life!

Josh Linkner, New York Times bestselling author, Disciplined Dreaming: A Proven System to Drive Breakthrough Creativity

A fascinating insider’s look at the traits we share that compel us to create, full of invaluable guidance on how to turn our creative impulses into successes.

Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, Grammy and Tony award-winning songwriters (La-La Land; Dear Evan Hansen)

Professor Dworkin combines the fascinating stories of acclaimed artists with constructive steps on how to turn great ideas into reality; reminding us that some of the most influential entrepreneurs are artists.

Jane Chu, Past Chair, National Endowment for the Arts