Whether you're a seasoned traveler or making your first trip to Europe to study or work as a musician, this book will simplify your life. The Handbook for American Musicians Overseas describes details of understanding the different European music school systems, finding and getting into a school, and adjusting to a new country. A dictionary of contemporary music terms gives you the musical vocabulary that you'll need in French, German and Italian on a daily basis. Whether you're going to work or study music in Europe, this book is going to make life easier!

Studying or Working in Music Overseas as an American Citizen  
Overview of Schools in Europe  
Ten Steps of Moving to Europe 
France      
Schools in France 
Degrees in France
Germany     
Schools in Germany 
Degrees in Germany  
Italy     
Schools in Italy   
Degrees in Italy  
Final Comments on Degrees 
Getting Into a School   
Through a Program or On Your Own?  
Contact with the Teacher  
Classes in Europe  
The Student/Teacher Relationship 
Getting There and Other Details  
Visas   
Driver’s License 
Cars in Europe  
Driving Overseas 
Additional Documentation 
Electronics   
Finances Overseas    
Housing     
Working Overseas    
Taxation Overseas   
US Taxation  
Local Taxation and Benefits 
Avoidable Taxation Overseas 
Legal Matters 
Emergencies Overseas 
Safety Overseas   
The Language    
“Living” Overseas    
A Final Word of Encouragement  
Suggested Reading     
Author’s Biography    
Dictionary of Foreign Musical Terms 
List of Terms by Subject