4 Tips For Successful Music Career

When it comes to music, it is very imperative that one at least tries to become a ‘jack of all trades’. A certain level of versatility is needed to be successful in your music career, even though you may choose to do things differently.

Nevertheless, the guidelines below are essential and will help you to make a career out of your love for music.

1. Know That You Have A Place In the Industry While You Work On Yourself:
No matter the genre or type of music you think you want to follow, there is actually a place for you. If you want to sing, do backup, or just play the instrument, you can. If you are thinking of just writing songs, making jingles and movie soundtracks or composing scores, then there is a place for you as well.

The most important thing is to hone your skills, become as good as you possibly can, and then market yourself to those who require your services.

There’s a lot of demand in the music industry, it doesn’t have to be only about singing or producing songs.

Play your part in excelling in your niche, and also, don’t worry about getting rejections. Most of the A-list artists you know all got rejected by people as well.

2. Connect, Share, and be an Opportunist:
I will always reiterate that ‘Music is a business,’ and like every business, you need to make connections and know those that can help take whatever genre of music you choose to fall under to the next level. Fester relationships, attend events and try to make new friends that can help you reach your goals. It doesn’t have to be someone big at first. If you can connect with other upcoming acts, it’s still a great way to get your music to reach a whole new audience and they, in turn, will start listening to and looking out for you.

3. Take Responsibility for your Career:
Once you’ve made connections, the next thing is to accept responsibility for your career and take advantage of the connections you’ve made.

Nowadays, people without record deals are making it big in the industry thanks to the internet and the alternate forms of distributing music like FreeMe Digital offers. It’s up to you to create your own success and not merely rely on a record company or agent to do the work of making you visible in the marketplace.

4. Versatility is Key:
This is just as important. Not many people will be able to pursue music full time especially when there are bills to be paid. Note that you may have to work multiple jobs just to make ends meet till your brand as a musician takes off. One thing that you can do until then is to get work done. By work, I don’t necessarily mean 9-5, I mean you can do things like play at weddings and parties, you can organize a concert, teach music classes, and offer services like that. This is particularly helpful because, over time, you will be well known, in demand, and be able to name your price as well as perform on your own terms.

GOOD LUCK!!!