Wednesday, September 25, 2013

YOU CAN GET BY WITH SOME HELP FROM YOUR FRIENDS, BUT FIRST YOU NEED FRIENDS


There are obvious ways for a band to climb the rock ‘n’ roll later, and some not so obvious. Touring, recording/releasing albums and taking advantage of social media are all vital and obvious parts of a successful strategy. But equally important is networking. Whatever scene you’re in may seem like small potatoes now, but you can never tell who might know who and a short cut to the top could be as accessible as the dive bar headliner whose loading area you blocked and microphone stand you stole while you were drunk.  The fact is that no matter how good your band may be, the proverbial “Rockstar” attitude won’t get you anywhere until HBO is making a movie about your against-all-odds rise and your subsequent well-deserved downfall. Follow the link below and find ten great tips for networking within the music industry:


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