Practical Business Tips

A successful composer shares his secrets for getting ahead in the music industry.

SAM BOYDELL

Some moments in life have a profound effect on you — even though you might not realise it at the time. Early in my career, I was invited to a local music educational workshop. Around 50 musicians turned up and, after a brief intro, we were shown various rooms, each containing a guest who would teach us on their chosen subject. The door labelled Improving Live Performance had a 49-strong queue. The door with Understanding The Music Business written on it had one person queueing. That person was me. The guest and I were shocked, but also saddened. “This is why so few people make it in this industry,” he said. Now a music label owner, he explained how his band had a strong enough following to be playing the Woodsies…

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Sound On Sound USA (Digital) - 1 Issue, August 2024

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