10 hard & awful truths about being an independent artist (and what you can do about it)
It’s tough out there for almost anyone in the music business, and for independent artist, the journey to stardom can be especially arduous. In this piece, we face down some of the tough realities of being an independent artist, and offer some advice for how to make things a little more manageable.
In this latest piece from MusicThinkTank, contributor Charles Vallena shares ten tough truths about being an independent artist, as well as some advice on what you can do about it.
“We all tend to gauge our performance on some reference. Independent artists often measure themselves against other artists. Not only is this counterproductive. It is also irrelevant and can bring unnecessary stress.
What to Do: It is essential to recognize individuality. Some artists may be better at some things. On the other hand, you have your skillset and natural talents to bring to the table. It is also pointless comparing yourself to an artist who is already in the business for two or more decades.
What you can do is to compare your performance now to your past performances. Did you improve? Are there things you can still improve on? “
