Innovate or Perish
[RANT] I am sick and tired of reading articles and blogposts that scream out “… doomsday – the sky is falling, the music industry is dead – it was killed by the internet. Blah, blah, frikkin’ blah!” Enough already! It’s just so much crap! The music industry isn’t dead. IT’S CHANGED! What’s dead are the […]
If You Build It, They Will Come
Or Will They?
Many artists in the music industry believe that all they have to do is record a CD and their audience is sure to show up. I believe that this mythology has had a detrimental impact on the DIY musicians’ success promoting their music. So, let’s deconstruct this idea and really take a look at it.
2 Lessons from American Idol – Top 7
Got behind in my blogging again – here are the two lessons from American Idol – Top 7. In Idol 7 – Alicia Keys was the Mentor and she talked about how she intended to help the contestants find out what they’re made of. And that “Idol Gives Back” will help them discover what their character is and how to be a part of something bigger than themselves.
2 Lessons from American Idol – Top 11
In last week’s episodes, I felt there were 2 themes worth exploring. The first has to do with the choices the Contestants were making – and you’re making as an artist whenever you create.
2 Lessons from American Idol – Top 12
The format of American Idol requires artists to create cover versions of other people’s music. This is only slightly artificial as many independent artists perform songs written by someone else. And so, the ability to take a song written by someone else and make it your own is a critical skill for your success in the music industry.
7 Lessons from American Idol – Top 16 Results
In the writing of this blog series – I will not be commenting on who stays and who is voted off, no matter how tempted I may be. My purpose in writing this blog is to help you in your serious pursuit of success doing what you love.
2 Lessons From American Idol – Top 8 Male Semifinalists
In Wednesday’s American Idol episode there two lessons that can help you be successful as a performing musician or artist.
3 Lessons from American Idol – Top 8 Female Semifinalists
In last night’s episode of American Idol, I saw a few themes that you can apply to your musical performance.
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