MY CD IS DONE! NOW WHAT?

You wrote the songs, got your CD wrapped up in a pretty plastic-wrapped package with your picture on it, got it on iTunes, and all the digital audio stores.  Now you're sitting at home, waiting by the mail box for the checks to start rollin' in.  It's been three months and you're wondering if they have the right address.  You're thinking, "Am I going to have to cancel the order on my new SUV, my trip to the Caymans, my season tickets and my pedicure?"  I would say if this is all you've done to get your project out, the answer is Yes: cancel everything and apply for food stamps, start looking for a job and go to work on your music career.

Misconception number one is believing your project will be successful on it's own volition.  I'm not going to spend a lot of time on all the things that need to take place for your project to be successful, because that would take hours of explanation and planning, and there are too many variables for a one case fits all scenario.  What I am going to try to do is give you a few suggestions to help you get started, and pull no punches while doing so.

Here are the facts.  It takes money, hard work, a team, planning, passion, perseverance and a good product.  If any of these are missing you are doomed to fail.  You may be thinking, money, oh no!! I've spent every dime I have!  You see, that's why we have a plan.  The one mistake that most commonly destroys Newbies is lack of planning.  Get a plan, invite your friends and find a pro to help guide you.  There are many qualified industry specialists that will get you started for a reasonable fee.  Caveat, do your due diligence before you work with anyone.  There are many wolves in sheeps clothing that will take advantage of you.

This is my business and I love working with upcoming talent.  Find some one with a passion and heart for new Artists.  I would like to keep going, but this is a blog, not a book.  Remember the quickest way to success is to help someone else be successful!