Modern Maestro
Music, Mastery, and the Art of Leading Legends
$42.50
- Hardcover
360 pages
- Release Date
15 September 2026
Summary
Michael Bearden’s memoir chronicles his remarkable ascent from a shy, music-seeing boy with a rare gift called synesthesia in Chicago, to a highly sought-after pianist and drummer, shaping the sound of music legends. The book highlights his early musical awakening, from mastering the piano with his “Mom Number Two” and drumming in elementary school, to being mesmerized by the Jackson Five’s electrifying performance. This foundation propelled him into a career working with an array of iconic a…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781969905032 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1969905034 |
| Author: | Michael Bearden |
| Publisher: | Storyteller Media |
| Imprint: | Storyteller Media |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 360 |
| Release Date: | 15 September 2026 |
| Weight: | 454g |
| Dimensions: | 233mm x 154mm |
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About The Author
Michael Bearden
Michael Bearden is a highly respected and accomplished music director, arranger, composer, conductor, and keyboardist. He began playing piano in his childhood on the South Side of Chicago and has since collaborated with over 500 artists, including Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin, Madonna, Ray Charles, Jennifer Lopez, and Lady Gaga, for whom he has served as Music Director since 2013.
Bearden was the final Music Director for Michael Jackson’s “This Is It” tour and supervised the musical direction for the 97th Oscars. He has received three Emmy nominations for Outstanding Music Direction, including for Lady Gaga’s record-breaking Super Bowl LI Halftime Show and for “One Last Time: An Evening With Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga.”
His extensive credits include film, television specials, world tours, award shows, and philanthropic projects. Bearden also founded TOMiC Recordings to promote artistic freedom, scored documentaries and feature films, and continues to significantly influence global popular music.
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