Choosing the right career is something that everyone thinks about from a young age. No matter whether you choose to pursue a career in something you are skilled in, or prefer to follow something you enjoy, finding the right career path is a rite of passage for us all.
Baring this in mind, there are extensive avenues to choose from. You don’t have to choose or decide on just one career path either; plenty of people decide on one at a young age, only to change career paths further down the line.
While that is the case, there are always helpful tips and tricks to take on board when pursuing your dream career, each tailored to help you achieve your ultimate goal. None more so, than when attempting to break into the music industry. A somewhat saturated market, those budding artists interested in breaking into an industry like this are sure to wonder how best they can maximize their efforts. This is where we come into the equation.
Below, you will find a handful of tips for kickstarting a music career, both in 2022 and beyond. Read on for more!
1. Create a Brand And Market Yourself
When attempting to ‘make it’ in any industry, you need to put a message out there about who you are and what you have to offer. At the same time, think about what makes you different compared to those already in the industry, and how you can fair against them.
Advertising yourself and your brand is worth remembering, particularly when seeking to make it as a musician. Being unique and creative in your efforts also goes a long way, and ensures that the memory of who you are and the music you create sticks in the mind of your target audience.
Collaborating with other musicians is also a good way to advertise yourself as a musician, and will essentially double the number of people you are targeting. We will talk more about networking later, but this is undoubtedly something worth considering when initially looking to market yourself. You could even speak to someone who has already navigated this process, for they will not only be able to help you, but will be able to advise and guide you too.
At the same time, it is worth recognizing that this is not the only part of the process that will require levels of creativity. This takes us to the following section.
2. Possess a Musical Catalogue
To be an artist, you need to have a selection of music in your library. While most musicians will release small snippets of their music as a teaser, others would prefer to have a more established library before kickstarting their music careers. No matter which side of the coin you sit upon, you should do what you can to have some singles recorded and prepared for release.
While nothing stops you from recording your singles from the comfort of your home set-up, you should also think about what other options are available to you. Professional recording studios, including Pirate’s recording studio, are available for hire in cities worldwide. Providing budding artists like yourself with state-of-the-art facilities, you can rest assured that your single will be produced to the best possible standard.
Letting your creativity shine in this department will also be useful, and gives you an outlet to express yourself, which is also sure to be beneficial to your career. This is not to say you use all your creative juices in this area, but you should make an effort to put most of them here. After all, these are the rewards of your efforts and are what will make you a musician!
3. Manage Your Time Well
It can be easy to get caught up in the songwriting process; you are not the first artist to be in this position and certainly won’t be the last. Ensuring that you manage your time as best as possible will go a long way in the process to becoming a fully-fledged musician, and this includes setting aside some time for yourself. While nothing stops you from putting effort into boosting your career as much as possible, you should be aware of the risk of burnout throughout the process. Taking time away from the music creation process is sure to contribute to your mental well-being, and could even provide you with inspiration for your music too.
Managing your time well includes the promotional aspect of the process as well. Performing at gigs and festivals are sure ways to get your name out there, and generate interest in the music that you are creating. Networking with other like-minded individuals will provide you with a whole host of opportunities; you can never know too many people in the industry! Setting aside some time solely for connecting with others is another thing to consider, and is sure to boost your efforts further.
While we understand these are only a few suggestions on what to consider when kickstarting a music career, we hope it has shed some light on the topic for you. Regardless of the genre of music you intend to target or when you intend to start the process, go forth with confidence in your abilities!
