[Dunwho]

1. Get a real job pronto
Exactly why im in this... we dont have real jobs here anymore, i got laid off from mine and am having trouble getting a real job that will allow me to be a student and give me the time to do my assignments. Things are pretty shit here at the moment, were pretty much only afloat because were in the EU, we would be Iceland if it wasnt for Europe.

2. Don't count on making money making music
I never did... exactly why i pursued it as a passion up until now..

3. Make something you love then do something viral like use your tracks to back some video or commentary and post it to youtube etc.
That is a good idea... and i accept that i will need to sell out to an extent in order to drive traffic to my sites...

4. Put your pride aside and sell-out. Make cheesy remixes of Lady Gaga and Johnny Cash, put current events to music, etc. Be creative and try to hit on something current to get some pageviews. Maybe someone will go on to check out your other stuff.
Good call, some grunt work like that may get me moving a bit.

5. Seriously, stop trying to get paid making music. You either have to commit to making the stuff you love for the love of music or you have to sell-out and go commercial, then worry about the stuff you really love.
The thing is that i do perform live and love it, however i dont seem to capitalise on the merchendise side of things... getting people to buy CDs or something like that...

6. Schmooze, kiss ass, blowjobs etc. This is how most people get ahead in life. If you're not out networking, shaking hands, etc, you're not doing enough. Nobody gives a shit about the millions of home producers, you need to get out and network. Sell yourself but first let others sell themselves to you. Make them think they're amazing then hit them with your own stuff. Repeat. This is a tried and true method. It's not what you know, it's who you know.

The harsh reality... i know only too well


Id be the first to admit that i am too proud to lower myself to that level..



I should perhaps underline the fact that i am not looking to make a living out of this, but it is more just me looking to make something if even just a few bucks a month.... but something... and then grow from that...

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