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Gratitude vs. Entitlement
CD Baby recently re-posted a piece I wrote called “Are You Too Old to Make it?” (http://diymusician.cdbaby.com/2010/06/are-you-too-old-to-make-it/). The gist of the post is that as long as people are willing to pay to see you play or hear your music, …
The 10 Commandments of the Independent Rockstar (Pt 2)
This is a continuation from The 10 Commandments of the Independent Rockstar (Pt 1). Behold! The last 5 Commandments of the Independent Rockstar:
- 6- Thou Shalt Not Allow Negative
The 10 Commandments of the Independent Rockstar (Pt 1)
One day the God of Independent Music called Moses to the top of Mt. Rockmore and gave him the 10 Commandments of the Independent Rockstar. He issued a
Jim Rohn – What Could a Musician Learn From a Business Philosopher?
Tonight I attended a tribute to the life of a man name Jim Rohn. Chances are good that you've never heard of him. Although they say he could
Does it Take Luck to Make it in the Music Business?
In talking about the music business, I've heard a lot of people say things like, "You've got to be lucky" and "Sadly, it's all about who you know".
Are You a Beggar or a Rockstar?
What I'm going to write about is what I consider to be the biggest fundamental difference between artists who thrive and artists who struggle to survive. It's a
Further Room: I think one of the hardest things to do it accurately asses the truth ...
Gilbert D.: Being positive is what it’s all about. I’ve have a chemical imbalance ...
Larry Cox: Hey I started in the music business in 1969,And have been going strong...
Steve: This is absolutely true. The venues in my area that already accommodat...
Robbie K.: This should be mandatory reading for every young musician or starry ey...