You want to make it big in the music industry righ?
Are you stressing over the fact that you’re not at the level you’d like to be at and that you’re not profiting from music?
Patience Is Key
BE PATIENT. Trust me. It’ll all pan out if you keep grinding and working hard. The money will come. Your primary focus right now should be on perfecting your music and building your fanbase. 📝
The truth is that the most well-known artists often times took as long as 10 to 20 years before they caught their first big break. 😮
What separates these artists from the rest of the pack is that they werepatient, kept working hard, and truly invested in themselves rather than expecting success and wondering why it wasn't happening immediately. ✊
And what did these artists do after they had already invested a considerable amount of time and money into themselves? They did what every successful business does, they invested that money back into their career again. 💰
Now, what exactly does investing in yourself mean?
It means putting your blood, sweat, tears, time, resources and dollars into your music - your product.
Take the time to learn and practice your craft. Be willing to spend some money to market yourself properly.
Make sure you’re investing in getting the best sound possible - from beats, to recording studios to mixing and mastering. 🎹
Let’s try a metaphor. Think of a high-profile chef. His product is the food he serves you. Now, before even thinking about the food in front of you, try to picture everything he invested in to make this dish possible.
The location, supplies, staff, and decor present a considerable amount of overhead costs. 💵
But, the chef realizes that these investments were necessary to allow him to make something he is proud of serving. ☺️
At first, the chef is in the red, meaning he’s spent more money than he’s made.
Yes, this may be alarming to some, but the chef realizes that he will eventually be in the “green” because of the quality of his product and the reputation he is currently establishing in his community. 💰✅
Believe me, it takes time. Don’t give up.✊
I know it’s hard not to worry about money right now, but thinking differently is the only way to keep you going, sane, and working hard.
Remember, nothing in this world is deserved, only earned. Are you prepared to earn it? 👀
Elton Ajax
Airforce Records