Man,
The two words "music" and "business" are so opposite from each other. Yet, if one wishes to make a living from anything, one must consider the business side of it.

From my limited scope, doing business in the entertainment industry as a whole is similar on the "business" side to every other type of endeavor. But, the fact that the commodity is of an artistic nature makes it quite unique.

Instead of "styling" and "marketing" a product, you do that with a human being and their art. What a trip.

But, in any business, there is the law of supply and demand along with the potential bottom line. Getting in the doors to the industry isn't even the biggest hurdle. Once you are in, you now have to compete with the established artists who are already branded with a large fan base.

It really takes money to make money. Don't let anyone tell you differently. Even with an Indie Label, the costs of recording, producing, packaging and marketing an artist are unreal.

These days, the labels are looking to TV and film to better market their recording artists.

Yes, it is a very closed community. But, that community is also working very hard to survive. They are overloaded with artists as it is. Plus, the industry has changed immensely over the years.

So, the best advise I can offer anyone like me who is working hard every day to get up to the next level in this biz, is to knock on every door, talk to every person, find out if there is anything you can do to help out by using your abilities, provide that help and get your foot in the door.

Best to all,
Auntie

"And, in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make." Paul McCartney