Being An Artist In The 21st Century
The only territory worth exploring as an artist is the area without the map – the place where you need to lead the way. Art is about the new, the fresh, the exciting.
The only territory worth exploring as an artist is the area without the map – the place where you need to lead the way. Art is about the new, the fresh, the exciting.
Here is one inspirational quote we found in the Keith Olsen interview Ultimate Guitar writer Joe Matera did not so long ago.
Fans want music it’s true, but fans also want mementos, they want something special, and that special something is what they’re prepared to pay for.
Spotify has definitely been generating some controversy over the inexpensive, seemingly all inclusive service of music. It is ultimately better for the consumer, than it is for the artist – but a better alternative than piracy.
Getting endorsed is not like winning the lottery. Artists that have a plan and know how to pitch themselves make for perfect candidates. If you lack that experience, the best way to gain it is to dive in and learn to talk the talk.
An oft-applied method of relieving some financial hardship in this industry is to acquire an endorsement deal. In a nutshell, you get easier access to your favorite products and services in exchange for some form of advertising to the supplier.