At CD Baby we ask musicians to give a one-sentence description of their style. You’d be surprised how many artists say, “A sound like no other. A hot new artist … Continue reading
Author: adamr
Tell People Why They Should Care
When asked, most musicians say, “We don’t sound like anyone.” Or when asked what kind of music they play, say, “You can’t describe it. Just check it out.” That’s a lazy, … Continue reading
Hillbilly Flamenco
Two words, to describe your music, can change your career. David Feder and his band Salagua-Azul always wanted to get into big music festivals. They had been performing for years, … Continue reading
Make These Habits, and They Won’t Seem Hard
All of these suggestions may sound exhausting to you. But keep that database at your fingertips. Get used to taking 1 minute after a conversation to take some notes about … Continue reading
Derek Sivers : Small Gifts Go a Long Way
Years ago, I worked at Warner/Chappell Music Publishing. Being the largest music publisher in the world, I dealt with thousands of songwriters. Most of them I can’t remember their names. … Continue reading
Musicians, Don’t Be Afraid to Ask for Favors
Don’t be afraid to ask for favors. Some people LIKE doing favors. It’s like asking for directions in New York City. People’s egos get stroked when they know the answer … Continue reading
Musician Advice : Don’t Always Be Selling Yourself
Some people, out of the thousands I know, actually contact me on a regular basis. I consider them friends. But some of those always stick with a strict business “script” … Continue reading
Musicians, Always Think How You Can Help Someone
As you’re meeting all of these people in your life and career, always keep in mind how you can help someone. You should practically meditate on it before contacting them. There … Continue reading
Musician Advice : Meet Three New People Every Week
One of the best books about the music business was called “Making It in the New Music Business” by James Riordan. He suggested that, as an aspiring musician (or producer/agent/writer/etc.) … Continue reading
Get Used to the Idea of Database and Quantity
If you want any level of success beyond the admiration of friends and family, you have to get used to the idea of dealing with great numbers of people. One good … Continue reading