Advice For Musicians Who Want To Be Successful From The Start

Advice For Musicians Who Want To Be Successful From The Start

The music industry has changed dramatically over the past decade. The rise of streaming services, social media, and crowdfunding platforms have all changed how we consume music and what it means to be a successful musician. Despite these changes, one thing that hasn't changed is that it's still c...

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Advice For Musicians Who Want To Be Successful From The Start

Musicians

The music industry has changed dramatically over the past decade. The rise of streaming services, social media, and crowdfunding platforms have all changed how we consume music and what it means to be a successful musician.

Despite these changes, one thing that hasn’t changed is that it’s still challenging to build sustainable careers as musicians. Most artists will never make enough money from their art to support themselves without having another job or taking out loans for living expenses (or both).

That’s why new artists need to understand how building a successful career works—and what steps they can take early on in their careers (with regards to their work) so that they don’t find themselves struggling later down the line when they’re trying to make ends meet off of album sales alone.

Study The Greats

The first thing you must do is learn from the masters. Study the greats and learn from their mistakes. There is no need to reinvent the wheel. Still, your education should include some basics, such as knowing the history of your craft, having an understanding of what is currently working in that field, and having a basic knowledge of where it came from. This will help you avoid making unnecessary mistakes that could cost you time and money marketing your music.

Don’t Be Scared Of Criticism

Too often, musicians are afraid to show their work to others. They don’t want anyone to see their songs or hear their music because they are afraid of what people will say. But criticism is not a bad thing; it can be helpful and even encouraging!

Here are some ways that criticism can help you:

  • Criticism will help you improve your work
  • Criticism can help build a better product
  • Criticism shows fans care about what we do

Collaborate With Other Musicians

You can collaborate with just about anyone who wants to work with you! If the person has some skills in music production or songwriting, then collaborate with them! Collaborate with those who can access resources to help make better recordings or videos for promotional purposes (like YouTube or Instagram).

Practice Every Single Day

Practicing every single day is so important. It improves your skills, makes you more confident, and helps you get better at what you do. It helps musicians become more confident with themselves and their music!

Just a Hobby

Do not treat your Work as Just a Hobby

There is a common misconception that being a musician should be treated as a hobby, while your “real job” is where you work to make money. I can understand why some people may think this way—after all, music is often considered an art form or passion, not a career. But if you want to become successful in the long run and have some financial freedom from your music career, then you must treat your passion for making music as much as any other business.

So, if you’re a musician who is serious about making it in the music business, it’s time to put these tips into action. Keep working hard and find your voice through trial and error. Treat every show like an audition because that’s exactly what it is!

Seek out honest feedback from others in your field who have made strides toward their goals—they can offer valuable insight into how they did so successfully while also motivating to keep going on this journey with them as partners along the way.

Best Novakill Music Albums to Follow

Music Albums

As the year comes to a close, you might be looking for some new music to add to your collection. Lucky for you, we’ve got seven of the best Novakill albums to follow in 2022.

Each of these albums will surely get your blood pumping and your feet moving. So what are you waiting for? Start listening now and get ready to have some fun!

Zombiekillerz

The album “Zombiekillerz” by Novakill is a collection of hard-hitting tracks that are sure to get your adrenaline pumping. Featuring guest appearances from some of the biggest names in the metal and hardcore scene, this album is a must-have for any fan of extreme music. With bone-crushing riffs and brutal vocals, Zombiekillerz is sure to keep you headbanging all night long.

UltraKill

When it comes to death metal, there are few albums that can compare to the sheer brutality of Ultrakill. Released in 2009, the album is a relentless onslaught of hard-hitting riffs and merciless growls, making it one of the most punishing listens in recent memory. Although it may not be for everyone, those who appreciate extreme metal will find a lot to love about Ultrakill.

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Promised Land

In the Bible, the Promised Land is an image of Heaven. It is a place where there is no sorrow, pain, or death. Novakill’s debut album, “The Promised Land,” reflects this hope and longing for a better place. The album opens with a prayer for guidance and strength and then dives into a world of heavy riffs and shredding solos.

Throughout the album, Novakill explores the idea of what it would be like to live in a perfect world and the challenges that come with trying to get there. “The Promised Land” is an exciting and thought-provoking debut from a talented new band.

Weapons Free

Novakill’s music is intense, and so are their album titles. “Weapons Free” is a perfect example. The title track is an adrenaline-pumping call to arms, with its huge riffs and screamed vocals.

But the rest of the album is just as impressive, with catchy hooks and dark, atmospheric moments. Whether you’re a fan of metal or not, Novakill’s music is definitely worth checking out. Their albums are packed with energy and emotion and will surely get your head banging. So make sure you check out their latest release, “Weapons Free,” available now on all major streaming platforms.

All in all, these are great Novakill albums to get you started. They are all different in style, but they are worth a listen. So if you are looking for some new music to explore, or if you are just a fan of the band, then be sure to check out these albums.

No matter what your taste in music is, you can find an album by Novakill that will speak to you. They have something for everyone, from metal to rap to pop. And they’re not afraid to experiment with new genres and sounds.

One thing that remains consistent throughout all of their albums is the unbridled aggression. Their music is intense and often brutal, but it’s always entertaining. If you’re looking for something new and exciting, check out Novakill. You won’t be disappointed.

Guide to EDM

EDM

What Is EDM?

EDM refers to all music produced electronically. Electronic dance music, or EDM, is a collective name for numerous percussive electronic music genres.

They are called so because of the use of digital and analog equipment. They include synthesizers, drum machines, and percussion. This music adorned only dance floors at first, and now they have found its place in music festivals.

Origin

It started in the 60s. Madonna’s Ray of Light (1998) introduced the genre in her album, and artists like Deadmau5 and Skrillex took it to another level.

Production

A recording studio with minimal equipment is enough to give birth to this music. All one needs is a laptop or desktop computer linked to a digital audio workstation (DAW). The DAW includes many audio devices and software designed to edit, sequence, and sample the organization.

Then it is connected to a MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) device to add input from synths and other devices.

Main genres of EDM

House

House is the house to many subgenres. It is primarily repetitive disco rhythms crafted with percussion instruments. The sub-genres are:

Bass House

Bass house is a modern house combining the ‘screeches’ and ‘womps’ from brostep, bass music, and growls and bass sounds from Dubstep. It rules the dance floor particularly. In addition, there are high-energy house drum patterns.

Big Room House

Big Room House is the House of Spinnin’ Records. It is an alteration to the traditional house music keeping festivities in mind. It is famous for Tomorrowland and EDC.

Deep House

Deep House has mothered different branches of house music, such as the future house variety, the melodic house variety, the Roland drum machine, smooth pads, and so on.

Deep House

Electro House

Electro House uses digital synthesizers heavily. It typically has a minor key for energy.

Future House

Future House is more aggressive than Bass House because of a kick-bass groove.

However, it has simple drums and hooks and vocals from pop music.

Tropical House

Tropical House is different in that it offers relaxation through catchy melodies and bright, ‘poppy’ sounds.

Techno

Techno dons many hats. It is deep, progressive, breakbeat, and more.

Trance

Trance has a diehard fan base. To its popularity, it owes its energy and evocative chords and melodies. It has emotionally driven with faster BPM and balances techno and House.

Dubstep

Dubstep

Dubstep is the music of loud sub-bass with saturation, filter/volume modulation, and FM synthesis.

Influences of EDM

EDM has influenced society a lot. It has moved from being the centerpiece of raves to outdoor concert venues. EDM festivals have high monetary values benefiting both artists and their host cities.

Tomorrowland itself has a following of its own more than a cult would. These festivals and the music genre provide people with an escape from their monotonous life and fill them with fantasy. In other words, it is a Disney land for grown-ups.

Best-selling Music Artists of all Time

Music Artists

Music is the one language that communicates with the entire world. No wonder English music, pop, blues, or any international music has reached out of their countries of origin. The popularity of the artists has contributed to this outreach of music. Let us see a list of best-selling music artists of all time to find who is still our favorite and relate to others too.

The Beatles

The Beatles are the best-selling band of all history. They are the most famous band ever to exist. The Beatles is the only group whose members were individually famous as that the group too. They were John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, and George Harrison. They have the most no. 1 hits on Billboard magazine’s Hot 100 singles chart and have sold over 800 million records over 50 years.

Elvis Presley

Elvis Presley is first known for his sales and then for his looks. People went ga-ga over him; he sold over 600 million records. The King of Rock and Roll inspired many want-to-be rebels throughout history.

Elvis Presley

Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson, or MJ, is the only name that has reached every man, even at the end of the world. He was the first to hold a top-ten single on the Billboard Hot 100. Michael Jackson also holds the record of being the highest-selling individual music artist of all time. In addition, he holds the title of the “Most Successful Entertainer of All Time,” along with multiple Grammys and Guinness World Records.

Elton John

The name Elton John brings a sense of nostalgia and classics. He is the best-selling solo artist of classical music of all time. He entered the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the Songwriters Hall of Fame, and the UK Music Hall of Fame. He also received a Disney Legend award.

Queen

The followers of Queen pride themselves on having the best music taste. Queen has its roots in London. Along with rock music, they have also experimented with funk appearing in their R&B collection.

Madonna

Apart from being known for her scintillating beauty, Madonna is a legend who still lives. She is the “Queen of Pop.” She is highly talented in music production, songwriting, and appearances. Her controversies made her famous as much as they criticized her. She also acted in movies adding to her reasons for being well-known. She is the best-selling female recording artist of all time. She is also the most successful solo artist of all time.

Led Zeppelin

Led Zeppelin was the rock and metal every youngster sought while attracting a mature audience with their words. As a result, they are the most influential rock bands of all time.

 Led Zeppelin

Eagles

Eagles are the one name everyone must have at least heard. However, they are one of the world’s best-selling bands of all time. Their specialty is that they only released nine studio albums in their career.

Pink Floyd

Pink Floyd is known for their progressive and psychedelic music. They owned a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award and held the honor of inclusion in the Rock’ Rock’ n” Roll Hall of Fame.

AC/DC

AC/DC was the most electrifying band of all time. Hence the name. They were the first to make hard rock popular.

Ten Electronic Musical Instruments

Electronic Musical

Electronic musical instruments are necessary to produce Electronic Dance Music or any new-age music. They use electronic circuitry. The instrument outputs an electrical, electronic, or digital audio signal for appropriate inputs. This output gets plugged into a power amplifier, and we hear the sound through a loudspeaker.

As complicated as it sounds, music’s beauty lies in these complicated compositions. So let us see some of the musical instruments contributing to contemporary culture.

1.      Electronic Keyboard:

An electronic keyboard is versatile in its use. It has been used through the ages, making both classical and popular music genres. This instrument tops the list because of its familiarity and popularity.

Electronic Keyboard

2. Roland Octapads:

Roland Octapads are every percussionist’s favorite. They give the effect of any percussion instrument just by using drumsticks. In addition, this instrument is power-packed with a percussion database of 8 sections.

3. Theremin:

Etherophone, a synthesizer developed by Leon Theremin, later transformed into the Theremin we call today. The Theremin is the first musical instrument that doesn’t require touch. Instead, it has two antennas to sense the position of the user’s hand and converts the electric signals into frequency. The Theremin also marks its specificity by being the first contributor of electronic compositions; then came noisemakers and re-purposed machines.

4. Continuum Fingerboard:

The Continuum Fingerboard is a type of synthesizer. Generally, synthesizers have a range of uses. Artists use them to create sounds using other devices. It is also a music performance controller. Its playing surface uses a touch sensor.

5. The Reactable:

The Reactable is a round translucent table. Its place is in a darkened room. The table itself is the display and is backlit. It has an interactive display with various animated symbols showing a tangible function each.

6. Percussa AudioCubes:

AudioCubes are autonomous wireless cubes. They have an internal computer system and a rechargeable battery to power them. In addition, they have internal RGB lighting that helps them detect each other’s location and the user’s hands and fingers. These cubes interact together to form music. AudioCubes finds its purpose in sound design, music production, DJing, and live performances.

7. Kaosscilator:

The Kaossilator and Kaossilator Pro are compact instruments. Here the position of a finger on the touchpad controls note characteristics. The limitation is the controlled sequences of notes because the pad on a regular Kaossilator is featureless.

8. Eigenharp:

The Eigenharp is a large instrument. It works through big buttons, a drum sequencer, and a mouthpiece. The controller here is flexible and portable. The sound processing is done on a separate computer using the software. This software is open source, and the user can program it as required. Then it is run under Windows and macOS.

9. AlphaSphere:

The AlphaSphere is a spherical instrument with 48 tactile pads. These pads make a sound out of pressure as well as touch. The custom software program produces sound individually or in groups.

10. The Xth Sense:

The XTH Sense is a wearable instrument. It works by converting muscle sounds from the human body to sound. The instrument observes mechanical signals the muscle contractions for this purpose. These contractions cause prominent peaks, and a chip microphone captures these sounds. These sounds enter software programs that sample them and create a library of audio effects.

Different Types of Music: A Guide To What You Should Listen To

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Music has been a part of human culture for thousands of years. From the earliest drum beats to modern-day EDM, music has evolved along with our species. However, today’s music landscape is vast and sometimes confusing. With so many styles and genres, how do you know which ones are right for you?

This guide will help explain how various types of music came about, their cultural significance and why they’re different from one another—and it’ll give you some recommendations on where (and who) to start listening.

Classical

Classical music is the oldest type of music, dating back to the Middle Ages. It often includes orchestras and soloists, and it can be very long and complex. Classical pieces are often based on themes from mythology, literature or religion.

Classical

Live music

Live music is a great way to experience music. You can see how the artist performs the song and connect it with their energy. For example, if they achieve an upbeat song, you’ll feel their energy too! If they play a sad song and there’s no audience reaction whatsoever, that might make you feel sad as well. It’s all about connecting with other people through music.

Hip Hop

Hip Hop is a genre of music that is lyrically focused on hip-hop culture. It’s associated with the subculture of Hip Hop Culture, which includes graffiti art, breakdance and rap music.

Hip Hop has many subgenres, including West Coast Hip Hop, East Coast Hip Hop and Southern Hip Hop.

Country

Country music is a form of popular music that has been around for many years. Some country artists have been producing music for decades, and some are still very popular today. Country music has roots in folk music, but it’s become much more than that over the years.

If you love listening to songs about love, heartbreak and everything else in between, then you’ll probably enjoy the country as well!

Pop

Pop music is the most popular genre of music in the world. It has its roots in rock and roll, but it’s often danceable, upbeat and catchy. Pop songs are generally more commercial than other types of music because they’re built to be played on the radio or sell records and tours.

Jazz

Jazz is a type of music that originated in New Orleans, a combination of African and European music. A small group of musicians originally played jazz; however, it has evolved into many different styles, including Bebop, Smooth Jazz, Fusion, and Swing Music. The instruments used to create jazz include the saxophone, trumpet, piano and drums.

Jazz

Electronic Dance Music (EDM)

Electronic Dance Music (EDM) is the most popular genre of music in the world today. It’s also a broad category that includes many different sub-genres. While EDM encompasses many sounds, you’ll often hear it associated with clubbing and raves, as well as pop music—but with more of an emphasis on beats and rhythms than lyrics. That said, there are many EDM sub-genres with unique sounds and styles:

There are many different types of music. It can be hard to find the right kind for you, but it’s worth it. Think about what music you like, and try listening to new genres! You might have been missing out on some great tunes for years now.

Electronic Music Genres

Electronic Music

Electronic music is music using circuitry-based music technology to create. It also uses electronic musical instruments and digital instruments. There are a lot of music genres created by fusing and infusing them.

Here is a list of such genres to educate and entertain.

Ambient

It is quiet. This quality is because it rejects drums in its composition. It has a slower tempo and a vague rhythm sense. Hence it is warmer than other genres.

Breakbeat

Breakbeat includes a collaboration of other genres like drum and Bass, garage, hip-hop, and jungle. The drum breaks are from funk and soul records. This alteration makes it apt for dance.

Brostep

Brostep is similar to Dubstep, only differing in the digital bass sounds, Distortion, and compression. It is also louder and brighter. Skrillex is the biological father of this genre. Purists call it the ‘Americanization of dub step.’

Brostep

Disco

Disco was the classic electronic music born in the 70s. It was distinct in sound, featuring drum machines, rhythm guitars, pianos, and synthesizers. It has inspired pop music many times, along with other genres.

Downtempo

Downtempo has a low BPM spectrum similar to ambient, IDM, and trip-hop. It features quiet drums, soft pads, and delicate vocals.

Dub

Starting as a form of reggae music, Dub quickly became a genre of its donning elements from electronic music and reggae. It combines traditional instruments like drums, trumpets, rhythm guitar, wind instruments, electronic FX, and subtle synth elements.

Dubstep

Dubstep is the music of loud sub-bass with saturation, filter/volume modulation, and FM synthesis.

Drum & Bass

Drum & Bass contains many subcultures. It is similar in production to Dubstep and bass music. It has filthy bass lines, heavy drums, and the occasional pop hook.

Electro

Electro is different from Electro House and sounds like hip-hop and funk patterns. It is funky as well as entertaining.

Future Beats

Future Beats is not future Bass. Instead, it is a lot similar to hip-hop and trap.

Glitch

Glitch

Glitch is part of IDM. It has intricate audio editing.

Glitch-hop

Glitch-hop combines hip-hop and glitch. The new variety of Glitch-hop is often called ‘Neurohop,’ including the Neurofunk Drum and bass lines.

Happy Hardcore

Hardcore is techno sped fast. It is happy and hence the name. But, it is bright and in a stupor.

Hardstyle

Hardstyle is famous for its ‘shuffling’ movement. It is Hardcore and influences Trance. It is bejeweled with euphoric super saw build-ups nowadays.

House

House is instrumentally manufactured with repetitive percussions. It has many subgenres being one of the major genres of electronic music.

IDM

Intelligent Dance Music, or IDM, is a form of electronic music with diverse rhythms and sound design. It has random and rapid velocity changes. It touches lots of layers in the arrangement and is different every time for each song.

Jungle

Jungle skins breakbeats at ~175 BPM. It pitches up and fragments breakbeats of old funk and soul tracks. It carries Ragga and Reggae music.

Midtempo

Midtempo is a chili made of house/techno drum patterns and kick-clap motion. It is a head-nodding rhythm.

Moombahton

Moombahton combines reggaeton and house music to achieve tribal dance music.

Psy-trance

Psytrance is psychologically influencing through its trance tempo and deep electronic Bass occurring on every quarter note. Hence it’s trendy at festivals around the world.

Techno

Techno dons many hats. It is deep, progressive, break beat, and more.

Trance

Trance has a diehard fan base. To its popularity, it owes its energy and evocative chords and melodies. It has emotionally driven with faster BPM and balances techno and House.

Trap

The trap was born before EDM. But after borrowing elements from bass music, it now has two streams – ‘mumble rappers’ and ‘hybrid trap.’

Richest Music Artists Of All Time

Music Artists

Music is an art form, a science, and a business. The business of music has changed dramatically over the years. In fact, it’s hard to find any artist who this change hasn’t impacted. From Al Jolson to Taylor Swift, these are the wealthiest music artists of all time:

1. Madonna

Madonna is one of the richest music artists of all time. That might seem obvious, given that she’s sold over 300 million albums and won 22 Grammy Awards—but it’s still a feat worth celebrating.

Madonna has been dubbed “the Queen of Pop” for a good reason: from her early days as an NYC club fixture to her current reign as one of the biggest stars on Instagram (she has more followers than any other celebrity in the world).

Madonna

2.  Celine Dion

Celine Dion is one of the most successful singers in history. She began her career at the young age of 12, singing in bars and clubs around her hometown, Quebec City.

Dion has sold over 200 million records worldwide, making her one of only two artists in music history, along with The Beatles, whose sales exceed 100 million units sold separately throughout all formats combined (vinyl/CDs/cassette tapes, etc.). As such, she has amassed an impressive net worth estimated somewhere between $250 million-$350 million!

3. Sean Combs

Sean Combs, better known as Puff Daddy, is an American rapper, actor and producer. He was born on 4 November 1969 in Harlem, New York City. His stage name is an acronym of the full name of his former group, “Diddy – Dirty Money.”

In the early stages of his music career, he used to perform under other names, such as Puffy or Puff Daddy but later adopted the current one for good.

Sean has also acted in several movies, including “Madea’s Family Reunion,” “All About The Benjamins,” and “Maid in Manhattan.” His net worth stands at 1 billion dollars, according to Forbes magazine.

4. Bono

Bono is a singer, musician and activist. He is the lead singer of U2. Bono has been nominated for 22 Grammy Awards and won 11 of them. In the 2000s, Bono was ranked number 88 on Rolling Stone’s 100 Greatest Singers of All Time.

In 2011, Forbes magazine estimated his net worth at $750 million, making him one of the wealthiest musicians in the world today.

Diddy

5. Diddy

Diddy is worth an estimated $820 million, and he makes his living through various means. He’s the founder of Sean Johns’s clothing line, Bad Boy Records, and Revolt TV. He also has his vodka brand Deleon Rum and owns part of the Brooklyn Nets basketball team.

In the world of music, there is no shortage of famous artists. Some of them are known for their singing voices while others are recognized for their instrumental talents or dance moves.

Musicians may be rich in talent, but they have to work hard and make sacrifices in order to maintain their status as superstars. However, some have made it big financially too!

How To Start A Band: The Best Ways to Prepare

A Band

If you’re thinking about starting a band, you’re in the right place! There are many steps to take before actually performing live shows and recording music, so we’ll go over them below.

Decide on Your Band Name and What Genre You Want to Play

The first thing you need to get started is a name for your new band. A good band name should be memorable, simple, and have some sort of meaning behind it. If you’re having trouble coming up with something that fits these criteria, start by making a list of words that describe the type of music you’ll be playing.

For example: if you’re inspired by jazz legends like Miles Davis and John Coltrane, try using terms like “cool” or “laid back.” Once you’ve got some ideas down on paper, ask your bandmates what they think before narrowing down their suggestions until everyone agrees on one choice.

Once that’s done, it’s time to register your official legal business name at the state level (this will cost around $100). You can also check if anyone else has already registered that name as well as its variations; this way, no one else steals it from under your nose! Now go forth and make sweet music!

Practice Hard! After all, Practice makes Perfect

The most important thing to do when starting a band is to practice. It doesn’t matter how good your songs are or how much talent you have if you’re not prepared to perform them live! If you want people to hear what you’ve got, then they need to be impressed by your ability.

Practice

They can’t be impressed unless they hear it in person—and that means that before any shows happen, there needs to be lots and lots of rehearsals under your belt.

Here are some tips on practicing:

  • Practice at least 4-5 times per week for 2 hours each time
  • Use a metronome during practice sessions so that all players stay on beat and consistent with their rhythms
  • Use click tracks when learning difficult songs or solos; this will help everyone stay on track even if one person messes up (which happens!)
  • Listen to other bands of the same genre.

Start Writing Originals

To start, you need to write original songs. You can’t just perform covers of other artists’ songs for your performance and expect the crowd to be impressed; you should have something uniquely yours. By writing original music, you’ll be able to give yourself and your bandmates a creative outlet, which will help you connect on a more personal level.

Writing your own music is also one of the best ways of ensuring that people will continue listening once they hear it since they’ll already know what they’re getting into when they see a show from one of these bands (or any other band).

If you’re looking to start a band, these tips should help you get started on the right foot. Remember that this is something that will require work and dedication. If you’re passionate about music, then it’s worth putting in the effort!

Best Advice For New Musicians

Musicians

If you’re a musician, you know the industry is cutthroat. There’s little room for error and even less room for failure. The only way to succeed is to constantly learn from your mistakes and build upon the successes of others.

If this sounds like an intimidating process, don’t worry! We’ve put together a list of tips that will help guide new musicians in their journey toward success.

Be a Student of the Game

Once you have a basic grasp of the fundamentals, it’s time to be a student of the game. That means listening to music and watching videos, reading books about music theory, taking classes and workshops (if possible), practicing every day, and getting feedback from other musicians on your work.

music theory

The more you learn from others who are more experienced than you will make YOU BETTER!

Know Your Purpose

Knowing your purpose will help you stay focused on your goals. It will also help you prioritize your time and make decisions more quickly. Knowing your purpose can even make a difference in the choices you make in life.

Be Teachable

You can’t do it all, and you won’t do it all. You will make mistakes, but that doesn’t mean you should stop trying. If you give up because of an error, then you are missing out on the opportunity to learn from those errors and become a better musician as a result.

If someone is willing to teach you something, it isn’t because they want to make sure your musical career fails; it is because they want to help you succeed. Learning from other people puts us in touch with our peers and keeps us humble about our abilities (or lack thereof).

Be Patient

Patience is a virtue and one that you should practice if you want to be successful. Success takes time, and there’s no way around it. So don’t give up on your dreams just because things aren’t working out exactly how you imagined them in the beginning.

You have to be willing to work hard and wait for results, especially when it comes to music—it could take years before your songs are good enough to record or release!

Don’t rush into anything too soon. Keep practicing (or learning) what you’re doing until it sounds right, whether it’s playing an instrument or writing lyrics, or performing in public. More time spent practicing now means better results later on down the road–so keep at it!

 

When starting as a musician, don’t expect any overnight popularity or success; there will likely be many long hours spent working hard before that happens–but if this truly makes YOU happy, then do not let anything get in YOUR way!

Find a Mentor

Your mentor can help you avoid mistakes, stay focused, and reach the next level. Mentors are inherently good people who are often willing to share their knowledge with others. There’s no one right way to find a mentor—you may already know one in your circle of friends or family.

If not, try reaching out on social media or contacting an influential figure in your field who might be willing to meet up for coffee or lunch. You’ll most likely benefit from having more than one mentor—having multiple points of view will help keep you grounded and prevent tunnel vision when making decisions about your career path, especially when starting as an independent artist without much in terms of resources at hand (e.g., labels).