Just Be Yourself

It might sound corny, but staying true to yourself is the first thing unsigned musicians have to do before you do anything else. You can be proud of yourself, but be humbled by what it took to get to where you are. The last thing you want to become is come off as arrogant. It's also very rewarding to work as an independent artist, since you don't have a bunch of other people telling you what to do. Being your own boss isn't for everyone, though. If you do work in a company, don't let them try to change who you are. Being different may seem to make it harder, but in the long run, knowing you did things your way is its own reward.

Don't Forget Where You Came From

kissmovies. you move up in the music industry, it can be easy to forget where you came from. It's important to keep your friends from outside music, too. Be respectful to those who end up looking up to you and seeking your advice and guidance. Helping with promoting musicians still at the bottom work their way up is the best thing you can do. Always make time for those important to you and those that deserve your attention. Not only will this make your own music promotion easier, but it will grow your network in ways that you can only now imagine.

Surround Yourself with Positive People

The best thing to have around you in any endeavor is to have people that support and encourage you on a regular basis. Surround yourself with positive individuals with similar interests to your own. There will always be those trying to tear you down, sometimes out of envy or jealousy. Be optimistic, as in the end, the good times will overcome the bad times. Nothing worth fighting for comes easily, and the struggles are worthwhile. Keeping the hope alive from one day to the next will make success that much sweeter. Having your own support network makes that success much easier to come by in the long run.

Never Burn Bridges On Purpose

Not everyone is going to be on your side. That's just a fact of life. But do your best to keep lines open with everyone you can. Sometimes you have to apologize for situations that weren't even your fault. If your apology isn't accepted, recognize that it's not your problem and just move on. Kindness and honesty are golden. If you have those two things, you'll find the right people to work with, people that are actually passionate and serious about promoting music artists.

Professionalism Is Everything

Like in any other industry, networking is a major key to success. That means professionalism is everything. Taking a mature, professional attitude is the way to gaining respect. While eventually it's fine to be casual, be sure to develop close relationships first. It doesn't matter how young or old you are. It's still the same when it comes to networking. It's more than just song promotion. Networking is about people.

Help Others. It's Not All About the Money

Money isn't everything. Especially in music, the best way to make it is to help others succeed with their own craft. Almost no one makes a lot of money right away. Follow your passion and the money will come. If you put others before yourself and solve their problems, you'll be a happier and satisfied person. Just make sure you're happy and satisfied yourself, and you'll be able to help people more effectively.

Be open to everything music. You may be surprised how genres of music you never before considered can inspire you. Consider the ideas and constructive feedback that people give you carefully. Embracing the diversity of the music industry is critical. Don't do favors for people just to expect something back. Do it because you care and actually want to see that person succeed. Being selfless and not selfish will help you in the long run by making connections you otherwise would never have had.