by Bryan Hufford
A major label record deal – The dream that millions of musicians chase every day, praying for the moment when a major label exec will come and sweep them from the bottom and launch them into stardom. The sad and harsh reality is that only a small percentage (and I mean VERY small) will get signed to a major label deal.
Not only that, but out of that small percentage, an even SMALLER percentage go on to becoming a superstar. I hate to say it, but it’s reality – a reality that many musicians just don’t understand or grasp, unfortunately. BUT – This doesn’t mean you should give up your music career. In fact, that would be foolish of you. Why? Because you can make it on your own! Read more »
Tags: Album Sales, how to get a record deal, Independent Artist, Independent Route, Music Business, Music Career, Music Labels, Own Music, Record Label, Stardom, start a record label, start your own record label, Superstar
Promoting Your Music, Selling Your Music, The Business of Music | TipsForTheBand.com June 2, 2010 |
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by Chris Chew
Ever wondered why some singers catapulted to stardom rather quickly, some sparkled, flickered a little and then faded into obscurity while most singers stayed the same for years if not forever at mediocrity level?
Why is it that most singers never make it big in their singing career, not to say becoming superstars? Well, for starters, most singers begin their career as a lounge singer, singing in small clubs and belting out cover versions of established and popular singers. They selection of songs will be dictated by their audiences and so they must cover a wide genre of songs. Read more »
Tags: Barbara Streisand, Brett Manning, Celine Dion, Chaka Khan, Cover Versions, Distinctive Sound, Frank Sinatra, Lounge Singer, Michael Buble, Singers, Singing Voice, Small Clubs, Stardom, Superstars, Vocal Coach
Developing As A Musician and Performer, Learning to Sing, Singing | TipsForTheBand.com October 13, 2009 |
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