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Saturday, 12 June 2004 |
One of the most difficult subjects for artists to discuss with me at the
Music Strategies Conference was the
realization by some that they have or are outgrowing their band members,
the people they are working with them and even their music.
One of the most difficult subjects for artists to discuss with me at the
Music Strategies Conference (www.MusicStrategies.com) was the
realization by some that they have or are outgrowing their band members,
the people they are working with them and even their music.
So lets talk about some of the signs that may show you are outgrowing
your band members or the people working with you.
* You are the only one booking and promoting your shows.
* You are the only one contacting the radio, press or record stores
trying to get airplay, reviews or generate sales for your music.
* When the basics of the group become a problem. i.e. Setting up band
practice or having everyone show up on time. Even when they do, band
practice becomes a “bitch and moan session” about what everyone is not
doing.
So if those are some signs that you are outgrowing the people working
with you and your band members, what do I mean by outgrowing your music?
Every artist goes through a continuing evolving process of who they are
as a person and as an artist. The everyday elements of life shape who
they are and their importance to us individually. Too often artists
create CDs that within a short period of time (in their view) no longer
represent who they are and what their music is about. They will be
constantly changing which songs to play at shows stating some are too
old or they are tired of performing them.
While evolving and developing as an artist are incredibly important, it
is vital that you show your audience and the people around you, your
growth process. If you find that you are not as interested in performing
the same songs or with the same people, don’t resist it saying I have to
stay with these songs because my fans love them or with the same band
members because they got you to your current level. Just accept that
your inner drive will push you to create the music you want and need to.
It is far better to come to the realization early on that like the
elements of your life that are always in constant change, the people
working with you, your band members and your music will be as well.
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