TIPS FOR THE UPCOMING ARTISTE IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY

If you are interested in developing seriously as an artiste there are several rudiments that must be followed to ensure success in this competitive industry.

1. Know what you value about your music and honor your values.

2. Set up your music career as a bonafied business and keep good records.

3. Prepare a business or career plan to map out your goals.

4. Don't let a day go by without working on something to keep to your plan.

5. Stay focused on your plans and don't run from it.

6. Get regular feedback of your music from your contacts.

7. Stay informed: Read read read about the business

8.Organize your space; an organized space indicates an organized mind.

9. Practice your communication skills.

10. Follow up on promises made to anyone in the music business, to be taken seriously.

11. Create a webpage and promote it aggressively.

12. Network with others in the industry, join groups and be an active member.

13. When something doesn't work... stop doing it , and don't do it again.

14. Take days off! Rest!

15. Keep physically fit and eat healthy.

16. Identify true friends and don't forget them.

17. At least once a year, study some topic you wouldn't normally consider.

18. Seek inspiration from unlikely sources.

19. Do not let success get to your head; be grateful.

20. Don't blame others for your struggles; use them to build character.

21. Take advise from those who have earned it.

22. If you can't do a task... don't; hire out intelligently.

23. Find out your personal work rhythm, when do you work best?

24. Nature your relationship with fans.

25. Only use attorneys, agents, publicists etc. with music business experience.

26. Be prepared for the unexpected.

27. Be the best you that you can be... ALWAYS.

28. Conceive success in your mind and heart and make it your reality.