The 3 Steps to Getting Famous (for Independent Artists)

1) BE PREPARED - Practice your craft, study those you admire and can relate to, and actively visualize the success you're going to have.

2) BE PERSISTENT - Break larger goals into smaller ones, take risks knowing that failure is a mere and sometimes required learning lesson, and do not let others detour you.

3) BE YOU - Discover yourself, overcome criticism, and live YOUR dream.



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Superbowl Secret for Independent Artists

Independent artists, listen up!  This is your chance to take advantage of the upcoming NFL Superbowl event... especially if you're looking to pull new fans.  Only a few know and understand this little secret I'm about to share with you.

As an independent artist, the biggest challenge is finding new fans.  You don't have a big budget to consistently market your music on radio and TV and build awareness.  Nope, not happening.  So what can you do?  Well, you can do what is called "piggy-backing".  That's when you piggy-back off of a well known event like the Superbowl and attached your music to it.  You can simply make a song that is relevant to the Superbowl, either as a supporter of the Seattle Seahawks, the Denver Broncos, or just football in general.  Call it the "Superbowl Superhit" or something like that... just something to spark attention from someone who knows about the Superbowl but might not know about you.  Post it on your social networks and use the word "Superbowl" to get people clicking.  So, while you're entertaining everyone who is into the Superbowl, you can introduce your music at the same time.  Make sure you tell them what they should do next if they like it, like "share with your friends" or "visit my website for more".  

So many artists have blown up off of this technique alone... and all it takes is a little awareness...  we all want to be entertained by what's familiar.  It's the secret for success for all independent artists.  Good luck, and go Seahawks! lol I mean go Broncos!  I really mean, go YOU.

Happy Recording.

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Turn your Snow Day into a Hit Song

Days like this can feel pretty crappy... I know.. I'm snowed in as I type this.  But realize with every problem there is opportunity.  You can turn an unusual situation into a unique opportunity.  You can channel all of those feelings... whether you're excited it snowed or you're worn out from being stuck in it... to your song.  Nothing beats writing a song as a channel for your emotion... an avenue for your creative juices to flow.  You can even record a little promo video having the snow in your background!  Of course, this only works for southerners who aren't used to seeing snow!  So amidst all of the craziness out there in a snowstorm, just take the time to create and use the energy given to you.  You'll be happy with the results.  Happy Recording.

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