Each marathon begins with one step. A banal cliché? Probably. But within every cliché is a kernel of truth. And before becoming a nationally known artist, you need to build the right foundation career.
The first step is to build your base of local fans. Then run everywhere and whenever you can. Playing on display in music clubs. Look for open mike nights. Plan your showcase. Offer to play a free concert and a local club and send invitations to all your friends. Wherever you run, get as many people to attend as possible. Then enter the event on Facebook. Send a Tweet.
look for work that promote music and that puts you in touch with the music industry professionals, as a chorister in the studio. Get an agent and send them out on auditions to be a commercial jingle singer. Not only are these jobs good ways to blend, pay well, too.
Sharpen your songwriting skills. While talented singers and musicians are always a sought after commodity, those who write their own material are particularly prized. Being a songwriter doubles your chances of getting signed to a label. Many of the successful recording artists started writing songs for other well-known singers.
promote themselves virally. Create a fun, easy to use website then hire a professional digital recorder and make a high-quality video to upload on your website. Again, use Facebook, Twitter and other social networking sites to promote your videos.
Once you have built a following, both locally and online, it's time to get a record deal. Start the preparation of a promotional package. Get a professional headshot taken, make copies of any reviews that might have, and write a brief but compelling letter introducing yourself.
The most important part of the package is a demo. If you write your own songs, record those. If you cover songs, select the songs that best showcase your voice instead of choosing a song, because it is popular. And do not try to sound like anyone else; confidence in your own style.
When meeting with a label, be aware of your appearance. First impressions are important. And, above all, be positive and professional. Show them you are artistically and personally ready to be a national registry star!
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