So by now, you have decided that you are going to be successful in the music business. Also by now, you are practicing every day, at least 2-3 hours per day. You can feel yourself getting better and better. What next? Now you have to realize that just your skill is not going to make you successful in the music business.
If you are going into the music, it is obvious that you have a creative mind. But now that you are going into the music business, it is important to build a business mind in addition to the creative mind. You will have a much greater chance of success once you have a handle on the business side of music.
Don't forget, you are reading about how to be successful in the MUSIC INDUSTRY. If you would just like to stick to being creative and let someone else handle the business for you, stop reading. But don't you want to make money while being creative? If so, continue to read.
Anything that involves handling money is considered a BUSINESS. Before entering any business, it is best to do as much research as humanly possible so that you are familiar with it. So start by doing just that.
Do your research on different types of record deals. Do your research on how booking agents work. Do your research on performance rights organizations. Do your research on royalties. Do your research on sound equipment. Do your research on music in film and television. Do your research on copyright law. Do your research on it all!
Now, it is physically impossible to handle your own business completely once you reach a certain level of super-stardom. But it is certainly possible to know what is going on, and when business is not being conducted properly. Too many creative minds fall into that trap of knowing NOTHING, and at the end, they end up having NOTHING. Don't let this be you.
The excellent thing about it is, you can gain this knowledge right online! Another great thing is, you can get it for FREE! You can go to sites like YouTube, sites like Google, and research all of this info. Will it take time? Of Course. But you want to be successful in the music business, right? I think the time you put into your business will equal out to the money you will make.
EXCELLENT! Your dream is already on its way to becoming a reality. Keep practicing, keeping researching, and do not lose site of the finish line to your dream. Now it's time to make a plan. Congratulations!
If you are going into the music, it is obvious that you have a creative mind. But now that you are going into the music business, it is important to build a business mind in addition to the creative mind. You will have a much greater chance of success once you have a handle on the business side of music.
Don't forget, you are reading about how to be successful in the MUSIC INDUSTRY. If you would just like to stick to being creative and let someone else handle the business for you, stop reading. But don't you want to make money while being creative? If so, continue to read.
Anything that involves handling money is considered a BUSINESS. Before entering any business, it is best to do as much research as humanly possible so that you are familiar with it. So start by doing just that.
Do your research on different types of record deals. Do your research on how booking agents work. Do your research on performance rights organizations. Do your research on royalties. Do your research on sound equipment. Do your research on music in film and television. Do your research on copyright law. Do your research on it all!
Now, it is physically impossible to handle your own business completely once you reach a certain level of super-stardom. But it is certainly possible to know what is going on, and when business is not being conducted properly. Too many creative minds fall into that trap of knowing NOTHING, and at the end, they end up having NOTHING. Don't let this be you.
The excellent thing about it is, you can gain this knowledge right online! Another great thing is, you can get it for FREE! You can go to sites like YouTube, sites like Google, and research all of this info. Will it take time? Of Course. But you want to be successful in the music business, right? I think the time you put into your business will equal out to the money you will make.
EXCELLENT! Your dream is already on its way to becoming a reality. Keep practicing, keeping researching, and do not lose site of the finish line to your dream. Now it's time to make a plan. Congratulations!
About the Author:
Piree Lowe, who has researched record industry for over ten years, has written an intensive guide to being successful in the record industry. For a very limited time you can get the guide by visiting his online beat site and also download beats for free.
