First, can I just say, we shouldn’t compare ourselves to others. Compare and despair. The only person you should compare yourself to is you yesterday.
Read MoreI have a lot of weaknesses. A basket full. Over the last year, one has stood out more than others—my lack of focus. It comes it many forms, but the most common is having good ideas.
Read MoreOne of the most frustrating aspects faced by independent artists is landing a reputable show. A countless amount of time, energy and money is dedicated to preparing a proficient product, however convincing a talent buyer of your products sufficiency is often disheartening.
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I’ve been making records for seven years now, the last three of which, I’ve done it full-time. Many of my friends are entering five to ten years of full-time music, and one thing that keeps coming up in our conversations is that it feels different than it used to.
Read MoreWhen is a project good enough? This may be one of the more difficult questions you have to wrestle with when creating.
Read MoreNo one is coming to the rescue. This is probably the biggest lesson you learn your first years working on your music, but I think it comes in three phases.
Read MoreJim Collins describes the traits of great brands in his book Good to Great. He does an excellent job of finding those common threads they all share.
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