Are You Serious About Your Music?

So you say you're a serious musician and you want to make it big? Guess what, so does every other musician out there. It's one thing to SAY you want to make it... And it's another thing to DO it. I have meet and/or worked with hundreds maybe more then a thousand different musicians. I don't think I have ever meet one saying they want to fail at making music. The point is, most, if not all musicians want to make it big but not to many are willing to put in the work it takes to be successful. I see musicians willing to pay $60 for a video game or hundreds for the system but they complain when they have to pitch in $50 for their band to record. Video games is just an example, there are other material things that musicians spend their money on instead of their music.

If you are really dedicated to your music then music is what you should spend you time and money on. Time is more important then money! but money does help. (My next blog will be about that) If you spend time on WRITING the best songs you can, PRACTICING to prefect your performance then you won't have to spend a ton of money to sound good. Get out there and play shows! Play pretty much any show you can at first, just get the practice of playing in front of people. If the crowd likes you promote your cd and website to anyone who is interested. If they are not really feeling you, ask your self why!

One of the biggest mistakes I see bands make is that they are not open minded. You have to be willing to change and make improvements. Musicians love good positive feedback, but once they hear anything that sounds close to negative feedback their ego gets in the way. Yes, maybe you can come up with a cool melody, riff or vocal line... Maybe you can put it all together and your song sounds good but your way isn't the only way to arrange a song. Your way might not be the best way ether. Most really good music is written by more then one person. Because these musicians/ producers are so open minded and creative, they have no limit to their success.

The main point is if your serious don't just sit their... do something! Write more music, if you find your self writing the same old stuff then you might need to work on your theory and practice your instrument more. If you have music that you think represents you well then promote it... get it to your listeners! Play shows, pass out cds, give out free downloads just get your music to your fans. Its doesn't mater how they hear your music! All that matters is that they like it and continue to listen. Don't be lazy! Yes, playing music is suppose to be fun but you will find that when you are trying to get to the next level it is a lot of work. The fun part is having people enjoy the music that you created and creating the music is now work. If you truly love your music then all the time and work you put in to it won't seem like work at all. It will end up being a great experience and time well spent.

I help bands! Hire me as a music consultant if your looking for honest, constructive feedback on your music and performance. Take your music to the next level. I'm not expensive and if you feel that I am not helping you, I make it up by giving you free studio time. So there is nothing to loose! If I see a band that is working hard and improving, I am more willing to lower my price and help out. After all I shouldn't care more about your music then you! And I doubt that you will find another producer who will.
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