What If The Label Says “YES”?
A guest post by Johnny Dwinell of Daredevil Production
So Kelly and I are at a private party with Anthony Orio & friends and we end up in a conversation over beers and cigars about artist development and the damage that happens when artists and/or songwriters get their lucky break too early. What if you get the opportunity of a lifetime to take a big step towards your dream and you’re not developed enough, ill prepared, or worse, searching only for fame? In short, what if the label says YES?!?!
That’s right, I said it. What if the record label or publishing company says “yes”? Are you ready?
Do you know where you’re going artistically?
Are you prepared to fight for your vision or will you be lost in the crowd with your hat in your hand?
Do you understand the hustle of the business and how to operate intelligently within it so you can capitalize on the coming momentum?
The NFL has classes that all rookies are required to take to deal with this instantaneous rise in the players brand awareness and cash flow, but they certainly DON’T offer this in the music business. In fact, they would prefer you don’t know; more money for the powers that be.
You can’t just stick your toes in the water; you have to be ALL IN. To make a living, you have to be a student of the game. If you don’t know your business, you’re being lazy. Trust me, THEY WILL know your business because they’re professionals and you will suffer for your lack of knowledge one way or the other.
What if the Publishing Company Says YES?
