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How To Begin A Career In Music

by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman March 17, 2020 10:25 am

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If you are dreaming of a career in music, you shouldn’t waste time wondering whether it’s worth the risk or if you should wait for some sort of a sign. The best thing that you can do is take action. Don’t hesitate to pursue your passion! Follow these steps to begin your music career.

Assemble a Team

You won’t get far alone. Whether your genre is hip hop, pop, country, rock or something else, you will need a solid set of contacts and a savvy, dedicated team in order to be successful in the music business. Research songwriting services Fort Washington MD, and you’ll meet music industry professionals who will be able to share their talents and introduce you to members of their network.

Set Clearly Defined Goals

You need to have an idea of what success means to you and what you can reasonably expect to achieve in the next week, month or year. For example, how close are you to releasing your first album? Based on your current skills and repertoire, when can you expect to perform your first live show? Set deadlines for these milestones, then devote time and effort to reaching them.

Establish an Online Presence

Set up a website and one or two social media profiles so that fans can find you. You don’t necessarily need to be on every platform, but you should be accessible online so that members of the music industry and potential fans can learn about who you are and listen to some of your work. Check your site and your social media profiles for messages on a daily basis so that you don’t miss out on any potential opportunities.

Competition in the music industry is fierce, and making it as a musician is not easy. Nonetheless, if music is your passion, you owe it to yourself to give it your best shot. Work hard, have fun and good luck!

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About Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman

Joshua is a music business consultant currently serving as COO of Unlimited Sounds, a boutique publishing admin & consulting firm based in Northern California. He also serves as director of Pac Ave Records, a student-run record label. He is an archivist and curator via Indie Music Discovery.com, co-founded with C Bret Campbell in 2011. He is also a Father of 3 and an all purpose jedi... but before any of this, he was and still creates as an indie/DIY songwriter and producer. Connect on IG. Read full bio.

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