Making it in the music industry in 2018 can seem nigh on impossible. If you just don’t know where to begin or you feel like you’re not getting anywhere, the following advice can help you.
Take a look and you’ll have a much better idea of what it will take to make it in the music industry in 2018.
Optimism
First of all, you’re going to need a whole lot of optimism to make it in the music industry. You’ll no doubt come across things that make you doubt yourself and question whether you’re doing the right thing, but you should know deep down already if this is what you really want to do. If it is, then you need to keep on moving forward no matter what! Cultivating a positive, optimistic outlook is an absolute must!
Skill And Honing Your Craft
If you want to make it in the music industry, you’re going to need some skill. Can you play guitar? Can you sing well? It’s a good idea to learn new skills to make yourself more marketable. You may be a great natural singer, but everybody can improve with some one on one lessons from a reputable coach. Honing your craft is key, whatever stage in your career you’re at.
Don’t wait until you have a big company knocking on your door telling you they want to put out a single.
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Building A Brand
You want to get noticed, and you want to build a following. Don’t wait until you have a big company knocking on your door telling you they want to put out a single. Build a following using social media. Make an Instagram page and a YouTube account and post quality content, showing off your skills and your personality. If you’re consistent, this is a fantastic way to build a brand and get to where you want to be.
Grit And A Willingness To Hustle
You might have been trying for a long time, but you might have to try for a bit longer before you can become successful. You need true grit, and the willingness to hustle. Show people that you want it! Set up your own shows and create promotional materials. An agent or manager is going to be far more impressed if it’s obvious you have a lot of experience.
Networking
You never know who you might meet, so be nice to everybody and see if you can make connections in the music industry. This doesn’t mean you’ll meet Coran Capshaw and instantly get representation, but you never know what opportunities might come your way if you attempt to network.
Find Somebody Who Can Mentor You
Many great artists have had mentors. Is there somebody you can turn to?
Strive To Keep On Learning
Whatever happens, strive to keep on learning about the industry. There are books, articles, and all kinds of information out there that can help you.
Take Advantage Of Every Opportunity
Say yes to every opportunity. You never know where these opportunities might take you. They may only be small in the beginning, but they’ll make such a huge difference to your confidence and experience.
