by Steve Grossman | Jan 23, 2012 | Blog, Communication, Marketing
A Not So Funny Joke Question: How do you get a musician to complain? Answer: Give ’em a gig. 15 Minute Conversation I was at the office of a business associate this past Friday when one of his staff members said, “Hey, did you ever talk to that girl...
by Steve Grossman | Jan 4, 2012 | Blog, Marketing, Music Business
You Gotta I’m not being bossy, just cutting to the chase: I’m assuming you truly want to build a long-term music (or artistic) career and that you: Understand that this is going to take work beyond being a great musician, singer, songwriter or entertainer...
by Steve Grossman | Dec 14, 2011 | Blog, Marketing, Music Business
I Killed My Career If you had asked me years ago what I wanted to for a music career I would’ve answered “I just want to make a living in the music business.” And that’s what killed my career in music. It killed my career because it is a...
by Steve Grossman | Nov 11, 2011 | Blog, Marketing, Music, Music Business
I speak from personal experience when I say that aside from the fear of failing, most musicians’Â biggest fear is that they’ll have to sell out in order to succeed. I did both and you’re wise to avoid them. Here’s how: Know Who You Are Your...
by Steve Grossman | Oct 31, 2011 | Blog, Marketing, Music Business
Why Do You Play? I was teaching a seminar a few weeks ago and had the following conversation with a local singer/songwriter. Me: “Why do you play Songwriter Shows in Nashville?” Songwriter: “To get heard by producers and label people.” Me:...
by Steve Grossman | Oct 27, 2011 | Blog, Marketing, Music, Music Business, Resource
Free E-workbook If you’re a player, singer, songwriter or artist working to figure out how to get to the right people and the right gigs, I have a new free guidebook for you. Entitled How to Get Noticed, Heard and Hired, it’s an interactive workbook using...
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