The idea of being unique is basically a fantasy in this day and age. Everyone complains a bout the music industry being over-saturated but in reality, we’re just scared to stand out. One of the best progressions any musician makes towards their career is when they discover their “SOUND”, their own style of melodies which eventually goes on to become their signature while writing music. In a perfect world, this would be the best time to be an independent artist. Not only do you get to keep all the rights to your music, but you also have access to million dollar resources for pennies. Everyone is doing the same exact thing. Producers are making the same beats and artists are biting each other’s style. This creates a stagnancy that would require a massive marketing budget and a long list of connections to break out of. That’s probably the only reason why certain major artists are still relevant… Which means that if you’re still grinding and you sound exactly like 90%
Have you recently decided that you want to pursue your passion for music, but have no idea where to start? If you’ve been doing music as a hobby for a while now and you want to get more serious, you’re in the right place. In this blog, I cover all the major pieces and beginning steps you will need to think about when setting the foundation for your music career as an independent artist. Even if your end goal is to sign with a major music label , I think you still need to apply these steps. Just know that in the current climate of the music industry, thanks to the internet, you are no longer dependent on music labels to make a career in music, especially the majors. You have the freedom to do it yourself. If you have chosen to become a professional singer or songwriter, Congrats for choosing one of the most difficult professions. According to one study the chances of becoming a successful singer is just 0.0003% imagine that. But that’s not a problem if you are determined