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Khalil
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Rock Hill, South Carolina
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How to build your music career?
How does a music artist get recognized if they are a beginner?
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Jose Garcia
Singer
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Jose’s Answer
You have received helpful information from those who have already answered your question. I would offer that you be open to the idea that getting to the heights of where you want to go is a process. What is it that you do in music? What I can offer you is to be open to the concept that you are on a journey and that getting to what you dream of is a process. The journey of your life and the process can be explained in this manner. What happens in your everyday life is preparing you for future work. Let's say for instance you want to sing in front of a crowd like the ones you see famous people sing which the stars call the crowd a sea of faces. Do you think the first time the star singer sang in their life that it was in front of 100,000 people, no, right. It's the same for everybody, you might start in your room singing out loud then in time may be in a show and so on. All the while you are building your courage, learning how to perform in front of an audience, feeling good and confident in your ability. Can you imagine if tomorrow, let's reach for the stars and imagine/pretend a famous producer saw you and said, hey I have heard about you and want you to sing on stage during the half time show of the NFL's Superbowl. Would you be ready? What I would like for you to understand is that you can do it but only after performing over and over again in front of smaller audiences that increase in size over time so that each time you gain experience and learn how to perform (what is called developing your craft). Just offering this to give you a sense of perspective for what you may be asking or looking to do as you're moving towards achieving your goals.
Are you dreaming about being world famous in your career or do you have an idea you would be fine doing the work you love in music at a different level? What do you think? I have read about very famous entertainers having received formal training in the school systems some from high school on into college or at an established school that trains in a specific art form for instance the elite "The Julliard School". My point here is that some artists received a formal education that leads them into their career. Yet, on the other hand we do hear of artists who just go out to the streets, talent shows, wherever they can perform and learn/grow from doing the work as they go along. These are things to get you thinking and hopefully can guide on the steps you are going to want to consider as you work on achieving your career goals.
I would like to leave you with this. If by building a music career you mean that you want to be an artist keep in mind you are already an artist. Being artistic just like having strong qualities of being mechanical isn't something a person becomes or gets once they get their job or career. That is part of their make up or essence as the unique human being they are. Whatever you want to be doing in the future you are probably doing right now, you just aren't at the point where when people see you, they identify you as the person with the music career, yet. What you are is already within you. Listen to, respect, and love those who take care of and teach you. Work to be a good person in your life. If you remain focused and work for what you want opportunity will open up for you. Good luck, I wish you well.
Are you dreaming about being world famous in your career or do you have an idea you would be fine doing the work you love in music at a different level? What do you think? I have read about very famous entertainers having received formal training in the school systems some from high school on into college or at an established school that trains in a specific art form for instance the elite "The Julliard School". My point here is that some artists received a formal education that leads them into their career. Yet, on the other hand we do hear of artists who just go out to the streets, talent shows, wherever they can perform and learn/grow from doing the work as they go along. These are things to get you thinking and hopefully can guide on the steps you are going to want to consider as you work on achieving your career goals.
I would like to leave you with this. If by building a music career you mean that you want to be an artist keep in mind you are already an artist. Being artistic just like having strong qualities of being mechanical isn't something a person becomes or gets once they get their job or career. That is part of their make up or essence as the unique human being they are. Whatever you want to be doing in the future you are probably doing right now, you just aren't at the point where when people see you, they identify you as the person with the music career, yet. What you are is already within you. Listen to, respect, and love those who take care of and teach you. Work to be a good person in your life. If you remain focused and work for what you want opportunity will open up for you. Good luck, I wish you well.
John Owusu
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Accra, Greater Accra Region, Ghana
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John’s Answer
Hello Khalil,
Building a successful music career takes time, hard work, and a lot of dedication.
Also, If you're a beginner music artist trying to get recognized, Here are some steps you can take to get started:
1. Develop your craft: Focus on improving your musical skills and writing original songs that showcase your unique style and sound.
2. Build a strong online presence: Create a website, social media accounts, and a SoundCloud or Bandcamp page to share your music and interact with fans.
3. Perform live: Play at local venues, open mics, and music festivals to get exposure and build your fan base.
4. Network with industry professionals: Attend industry events, reach out to music industry professionals and other artists for advice, and collaborate with other musicians to expand your network.
5. Create a press kit: Put together a professional press kit that includes your bio, photos, and music samples to send to media outlets, booking agents, and music industry professionals.
6. Get your music reviewed: Reach out to music blogs and websites and ask them to review your music. Positive reviews can help you gain exposure and credibility.
7. Utilize streaming platforms: Utilize music streaming platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube to get your music in front of a large audience.
8. Collaborate with influencers: Reach out to influencers on social media and YouTube who have large followings in your genre and collaborate with them to get exposure.
Remember, building a successful music career takes time and persistence. Stay focused on your goals, and never give up on your dreams.
Building a successful music career takes time, hard work, and a lot of dedication.
Also, If you're a beginner music artist trying to get recognized, Here are some steps you can take to get started:
1. Develop your craft: Focus on improving your musical skills and writing original songs that showcase your unique style and sound.
2. Build a strong online presence: Create a website, social media accounts, and a SoundCloud or Bandcamp page to share your music and interact with fans.
3. Perform live: Play at local venues, open mics, and music festivals to get exposure and build your fan base.
4. Network with industry professionals: Attend industry events, reach out to music industry professionals and other artists for advice, and collaborate with other musicians to expand your network.
5. Create a press kit: Put together a professional press kit that includes your bio, photos, and music samples to send to media outlets, booking agents, and music industry professionals.
6. Get your music reviewed: Reach out to music blogs and websites and ask them to review your music. Positive reviews can help you gain exposure and credibility.
7. Utilize streaming platforms: Utilize music streaming platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube to get your music in front of a large audience.
8. Collaborate with influencers: Reach out to influencers on social media and YouTube who have large followings in your genre and collaborate with them to get exposure.
Remember, building a successful music career takes time and persistence. Stay focused on your goals, and never give up on your dreams.
Jared Boyd
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Wilmington, North Carolina
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Jared’s Answer
Hi Khalil, John has some great points. I would recommend to also invest your time into creating visual content as well. As you do develop your craft, this will become even more important. Music videos, Album Artwork, Merchandising, Logos add to your brand as an artist and allows you to set yourself apart from others.
Paul Bordenkircher
Audio Engineer
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Las Vegas, Nevada
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Paul’s Answer
John’s answer is 100 percent spot on. The only reason I’m even responding is to emphasize this: it’s incredibly hard work with low chance of large scale success.
I would say in addition to everything John said, you want to set your expectations - literally what you will define as success. It might be to become the next EGOT (extremely low chance) to making your own album and releasing it (very high chance). The steps in between will be where you fine tune your goals.
The other thing I will add to John’s first point about learning your craft. Learn about the business side of things. This is where countless artists fail, because they don’t understand how it all works. This one step alone with save you a LOT of pain.
BTW I know plenty of musicians perfectly happy operating somewhere below EGOT level.
Best of luck!
I would say in addition to everything John said, you want to set your expectations - literally what you will define as success. It might be to become the next EGOT (extremely low chance) to making your own album and releasing it (very high chance). The steps in between will be where you fine tune your goals.
The other thing I will add to John’s first point about learning your craft. Learn about the business side of things. This is where countless artists fail, because they don’t understand how it all works. This one step alone with save you a LOT of pain.
BTW I know plenty of musicians perfectly happy operating somewhere below EGOT level.
Best of luck!