By reading this you have chosen be successful in the music industry. Hopefully you are saying "when I become successful" rather than saying "if i become successful." You have started to work on making your talent a skill. You know that the music business is for you!
Also, you have realized that you will need both a creative and business mind to succeed in the music business. GREAT! Now it is time to discuss the proper tools that you will need in order to succeed in the music business.
A business (no matter what kind) needs the correct tools in order to be successful. Same thing with a job. You will need the correct tools to get any job done. Same thing goes for the music business. You will first need the tools discussed in the beginning. You will need a developed musical skill. You will need a creative and business mind. And last but most important, you will need a dream that you are prepared to catch.
You must also realize that the music business is just like any other business. There is a product (The artist), a sales person (the manager), advertising rep (public relations), a manufacturer (record label), shipping (booking agent), promotion and marketing (concert promoters) and a legal department (entertainment lawyer).
In the record industry, you must have all of these to succeed. Here are some questions that will help you to decide if you have the proper tools to be successful in the industry.
1. Do you have a musical skill that you can sell to the public?
2. Will your skill attract an audience that you want? Is it unique?
3. Do you have the right appearance physically to appeal to your audience? This is just as important as having a developed musical skill.
4. Can you work with a team?
5. Can you give orders without making people mad?
6. Can you have an optimistic outlook on a bad situation and press forward?
7. Do you get mad when you're rejected and give up?
8. Can you be patient without getting mad?
9. Are you mentally capable of handling a lot of stress?
10. Do you have time to put your all into doing what is necessary to being successful?
11. Are you financially stable or have the financial backing to pursue music without any distractions?
If you have answered no to ANY of these questions, perhaps you should consider a different career. The music industry requires you to answer yes to all of these questions. If you have answered yes to all of these, GREAT! You may now being to focus on a plan for your career in the record business.
Also, you have realized that you will need both a creative and business mind to succeed in the music business. GREAT! Now it is time to discuss the proper tools that you will need in order to succeed in the music business.
A business (no matter what kind) needs the correct tools in order to be successful. Same thing with a job. You will need the correct tools to get any job done. Same thing goes for the music business. You will first need the tools discussed in the beginning. You will need a developed musical skill. You will need a creative and business mind. And last but most important, you will need a dream that you are prepared to catch.
You must also realize that the music business is just like any other business. There is a product (The artist), a sales person (the manager), advertising rep (public relations), a manufacturer (record label), shipping (booking agent), promotion and marketing (concert promoters) and a legal department (entertainment lawyer).
In the record industry, you must have all of these to succeed. Here are some questions that will help you to decide if you have the proper tools to be successful in the industry.
1. Do you have a musical skill that you can sell to the public?
2. Will your skill attract an audience that you want? Is it unique?
3. Do you have the right appearance physically to appeal to your audience? This is just as important as having a developed musical skill.
4. Can you work with a team?
5. Can you give orders without making people mad?
6. Can you have an optimistic outlook on a bad situation and press forward?
7. Do you get mad when you're rejected and give up?
8. Can you be patient without getting mad?
9. Are you mentally capable of handling a lot of stress?
10. Do you have time to put your all into doing what is necessary to being successful?
11. Are you financially stable or have the financial backing to pursue music without any distractions?
If you have answered no to ANY of these questions, perhaps you should consider a different career. The music industry requires you to answer yes to all of these questions. If you have answered yes to all of these, GREAT! You may now being to focus on a plan for your career in the record business.
About the Author:
There is a lot more to learn about the record business from Piree Lowe, who has been working in the music business for over a decade. For a limited time you can see his practical guide to being successful in the music business by visiting his online beat site and also get access to beats for free.