Hey guys
I've been researching for an article on music careers in order to find out: What is it that musicians need to do to start a music career? And the first thing I came across was the vague definition of career. For some, it might be getting paid and eventually living off their music. For some others, it might be getting "famous" or at least heard. What do you think? What is music career for you? Are you seeking it and what are you doing in order to get there?
The tips aren't all easy, it's a lot of work involved. Basically, you need to do this:
1. Think about your 12-month-goal and divide it in smaller tasks.
2. Be a good musician – not necessarily being able to play EVERYTHING, but playing the songs you wrote well every time, in all conditions, on all instruments
3. Get to know people in the industry, online & offline. And work on promotion – the worse part of making music, I know.
4. Being or becoming the kind of person, who can deal with public pressure, mentally stable.
5. Being organized and act professionally, like keeping deadlines, monitoring income and outcome.
What do you think? Any good advice or is there something missing?
Here's the whole article if you want some more info: http://blog.sofasession.com/music-career/
Cheers
I've been researching for an article on music careers in order to find out: What is it that musicians need to do to start a music career? And the first thing I came across was the vague definition of career. For some, it might be getting paid and eventually living off their music. For some others, it might be getting "famous" or at least heard. What do you think? What is music career for you? Are you seeking it and what are you doing in order to get there?
The tips aren't all easy, it's a lot of work involved. Basically, you need to do this:
1. Think about your 12-month-goal and divide it in smaller tasks.
2. Be a good musician – not necessarily being able to play EVERYTHING, but playing the songs you wrote well every time, in all conditions, on all instruments
3. Get to know people in the industry, online & offline. And work on promotion – the worse part of making music, I know.
4. Being or becoming the kind of person, who can deal with public pressure, mentally stable.
5. Being organized and act professionally, like keeping deadlines, monitoring income and outcome.
What do you think? Any good advice or is there something missing?
Here's the whole article if you want some more info: http://blog.sofasession.com/music-career/
Cheers