Although
many (I’d hope ‘most’) musicians play because they love music, just about
everyone wants to make a living at it and a slightly smaller percentage want to
make several livings-worth of a living at it. In other words, most people who
pick up a guitar have one eye on the fret board and the other on a marquee. But
it isn’t enough to just say, “I want to be a rock star” because every other
person you see in Guitar Center is thinking the same thing. If it were that
easy, many of us would have much better relationships with our parents.
If
you really want it, you have to work at it. But it’s not only about working
hard, it’s about working S.M.A.R.T. (Specific,
Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Timed). This means you need to form a
strategy as intricate as a jewel heist, or a small business plan if you prefer
to stay on the boring side of the law.
Everything you do as a musician/band needs to be designed to maintain
forward progress, maintain morale, and make every move as effective as
possible. This applies live performances, studio session, album release parties,
and even Facebook and Twitter posts. Don’t just aim for the sun and give up
after hitting a street lamp, make your climb to the top a steady and meticulous
venture and give yourself the best chances possible to succeed. For a holistic
and detailed breakdown of this very important acronym, follow the link below:
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