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Most myths are
propogated by people quoting the exception and making that the rule. Even
with these, there's always exceptions.
It's
Not What You Know, It's Who You Know
Our
answer: Cream Always Rises To The Top. People in general seem to end up
where they're supposed to be. People that use this line usually are artists
who themselves haven't accomplished what they wanted. Sure, you may have
to know someone to get on the charts, but not to have a successful music
career. Our life experience is largely the result of how we respond to
events.
Sgt.
Pepper's Was Recorded On A Four Track
True.
But a couple million albums since then have NOT been recorded on a four
track. You can acheive great things with limited equipment, but the truth
is most major albums use very high end gear and people that know how to
run them. Music, science and art always progress.
That
Number One Artist Has No Talent
Really,
well they must have known someone then, right? Instead why not try to
find out what it is about that artist that keeps them on top, then do
the same thing. The classic example is the guitarist watching another
guitarist on stage and saying "I could do that". It's more than
just chops. It's charisma, good relationships with people, and dozens
of other variables that get people on top.
Musicians
Are Lazy
Actually,
in general this might be a true statement. But SUCCESSFUL musicians, like
any trade, are not lazy. Quite the contrary. An average musician must
work twice as hard as any other profession, just to make less pay. A great
deal of the work done by a musician is in private, so the general public
doesn't SEE the work.
There's
No Money In Music
I've
had people say this to me and I just nod and say "Yeah". Did
they even know that the same year I made over $200,000? No. They really
should have said there's no money FOR THEM. Poor work habits, lack of
artistic growth and development, a poor understanding of music business,
and a self indulgent outlook on life are usually trademarks of unsuccessful
musicians.
Once
I Get Signed By A Major Label I'll Be Rich
Once
your signed you're not even 50% there. Now the albums have to sell, and
that's largely out of your control. If they don't sell well, you can owe
the record company all your promotion expenses. Common industry saying:
"A record contract is a glorified bank loan". We have heard
over and over that only 3% of artists signed actually show a profit.
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