Songwriters, Artists, Producers and Musicians

If you belong to several of the above categories, which many of you do, you will combine the advice given to suit your particular needs. It's important when you approach people that you provide them with a clear picture of what you do. It's also important to determine what function you will fulfil within the industry. Many players try to cover everything themselves: composition, production, performance and management, often with poor results. It is difficult to dedicate 100% of your efforts to every aspect, and stretching yourself too far could mean you end up with a rather messy set-up. It's definitely better to focus on only one thing at the beginning, although if you are ambitious enough to want to do everything yourself, we simply suggest you wait until the timing is right.

Introducing yourself to a record company by stating that you play rock, pop, soul, R & B and dance, for example, is not advisable. Stretching your talents to everything will not impress anyone. They want you to be 100% committed to what you do best.

No one has ever broken as an artist by covering many different styles. It may be accepted that an already established artist wants to show off a wide variety of skills, but never do the mistake of comparing yourself to an already successful act. The difference between them and an unbroken act is huge in every aspect.

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