As a young musician, I didn’t fully understand the meaning of the word “business” as it related to music. As I described in my introduction, my belief that art and commerce are mutually exclusive held me back and kept me from realizing my goals. Once I started questioning my strongly held beliefs, I was able to move forward.
When it comes to the business of music, it’s wise to question your most strongly held beliefs and seek new information about them. You can take that kind of critical thinking ability and apply it to anything in your life. In this chapter, I offer suggestions for how to think about the music business in new and different ways. You may be pleasantly surprised to see how you are already well ...
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