Steve Grossman, Smyrna, Tenn. :: published Why I Failed in the Music Business and How Not to Follow in My Footsteps (Wordcrafts Press). After 20 years as a professional drummer, he says he left the music business for the “real world” and learned about business skills and principles that musicians and artists need to build successful careers. His follow-up for artists outside of music is Why I Failed in the Creative Arts.