A Career in Music :10 Steps to Success with Bob D'Eith
Treat your music career as a business
We all just want to write songs and perform live. All that business stuff sucks...well, maybe, but it is an evil necessity to jumpstart your career. Make your own luck by treating your music career as the business that it is.
I have been in the music industry for 30 years as a recording artist, music lawyer, record company manger, author and music association director.
“If you’re hoping to make a career out of music, this ...could be the difference between getting it right and flaming out.”
Alan Cross (Broadcaster and Host of The Ongoing History of Music)
A Career in Music :10 Steps to Success with Bob D'Eith
Success with the media
Learning how to get attention from people in the traditional and digital media is very important. Learning how to be effective at getting your message out is equally important. Let's talk about making friends with the media.
I have been in the music industry for 30 years as a recording artist, music lawyer, record company manger, author and music association director.
“If you’re hoping to make a career out of music, this ...could be the difference between getting it right and flaming out.”
Alan Cross (Broadcaster and Host of The Ongoing History of Music)
A Career in Music :10 Steps to Success with Bob D'Eith
Music in a digital world.
We are analogue beings living in a digital world. Streaming, AI, Social Media, Videos, TikTok...it is a lot. Let's dive into the challenges and opportunities that digital presents to musicians.
I have been in the music industry for 30 years as a recording artist, music lawyer, record company manger, author and music association director.
“If you’re hoping to make a career out of music, this ...could be the difference between getting it right and flaming out.”
Alan Cross (Broadcaster and Host of The Ongoing History of Music)
A Career in Music :10 Steps to Success with Bob D'Eith
Creating a killer live show and touring it.
So, you have great songs and amazing recordings. Performing is another thing to really dig into. Listen to this chapter for some pro tips on building your show and creating something that can sustain your career for years to come.
I have been in the music industry for 30 years as a recording artist, music lawyer, record company manger, author and music association director.
“If you’re hoping to make a career out of music, this ...could be the difference between getting it right and flaming out.”
Alan Cross (Broadcaster and Host of The Ongoing History of Music)
A Career in Music :10 Steps to Success with Bob D'Eith
Creating world-class recordings
Everyone has a studio in their computer, but does that mean you are creating recordings that will stand up to other artists in your genre? With over 100M songs on Spotify, how do you stand out from the rest?
I have been in the music industry for 30 years as a recording artist, music lawyer, record company manger, author and music association director.
“If you’re hoping to make a career out of music, this ...could be the difference between getting it right and flaming out.”
Alan Cross (Broadcaster and Host of The Ongoing History of Music)
A Career in Music with Bob D'Eith
Songwriting
It all starts with a song - sounds trite, but it is true. A lot of artists can write a good song, but what is really needed is a great song. let's talk about that!
I have been in the music industry for 30 years as a recording artist, music lawyer, record company manger, author and music association director.
“If you’re hoping to make a career out of music, this ...could be the difference between getting it right and flaming out.”
Alan Cross (Broadcaster and Host of The Ongoing History of Music)
A Career in Music :10 Steps to Success with Bob D'Eith
Understanding your role
What role do you want to play in music? Are you a solo artist? A band? What role do you play in the band? Are you ready for a life on the road or do you really want to work behind the scenes? You can save a lot of time and money if you figure out what you really want to be in the music business.
I have been in the music industry for 30 years as a recording artist, music lawyer, record company manger, author and music association director.
“If you’re hoping to make a career out of music, this ...could be the difference between getting it right and flaming out.”
Alan Cross (Broadcaster and Host of The Ongoing History of Music)
A Career in Music :10 Steps to Success with Bob D'Eith
Why listen to me?
I have been in the music industry for 30 years as a recording artist, music lawyer, record company manger, author and music association director.
I can help you to jumpstart your career in music, saving years of trial and error.
“If you’re hoping to make a career out of music, this ...could be the difference between getting it right and flaming out.”
Alan Cross (Broadcaster and Host of The Ongoing History of Music)