Thirteen musicians from diverse cultures, time periods, and stations in life are presented here as examples of what gifted and determined young people have achieved in their artistic careers before they turned 25 years old.

Entries have been carefully selected to represent men and women of various backgrounds, nationalities and talents to provide a well-rounded sampling. Each entry concludes with a bibliography of resources for students who wish to explore the subject further.

Preface
Introduction
Louis Armstrong (1900-1971)
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
Ludwig Van Beethoven (1770-1827)
Pablo Casals (1876-1973)
Sarah Chang (1980-)
Ray Charles (1930-)
Charlotte Church (1986-)
Bob Dylan (1941-)
John Lennon (1940-1980)
Midori (1971-)
Wolfgang Mozart (1756-1791)
Niccolo Paganini (1782-1840)
Isaac Stern (1920-)
Glossary
Index.