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writes:This isn't exactly a relationship question, but I hope that someone could be kind enough to give me some advice.Music is my passion, and friends tell me that I play the guitar great. I have a dream of playing in a band professionally, but I feel like my chances are slim. People tell me that I'm an amazing guitar player, and I hope they are right, but I don't have an extensive knowledge of the music business. My dream is to do this professionally and be happy. I practice at home every day, but something is missing. I need collaboration and need to share it with the world. I'm not interested in teaching, and to be honest, I really don't like kids.How can I pursue this and make my dream become a reality? I want to write songs and perform. I don't want riches or fame for its own sake, but I would like to know how to make my music dreams come true.Thank you if you can help me.
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reader, anonymous, writes (12 April 2024): I've had experience of the music industry, albeit as a composer and producer of theatre and film soundtracks. Nothing major, but enough to see how things are done from start to finish.
I have also recorded and released my own work online via various platforms. I don't play guitar, but can play keyboards / synths and used MIDI extensively.
Nowadays, with all the software and music platforms out there, it's easier than ever to record and release your own music, but the reality is it's a hard world and competition is fierce.
There's far too much to go into here, but you have the passion to play and that's a great start. Personally, I would look for like minded people / musicians in your area and suggest collaborating with them. Maybe contact a local band and ask to sit in with them or attend a rehearsal. Networking as well as playing is the key.
If you play a diverse range of styles, then you could promote yourself as a session musician and hire yourself out.
Record some demos of your playing and put them on YouTube or a music site like Bandcamp. Really easy to do. That way you can always link people to where they can hear your music. It the modern equivalent of doing a Demo Tape!
The music business itself has changed dramatically over the years and continues to do so. There are some great sites and YouTube channels which can explain this in more detail.
Hope this is of some use!
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reader, anonymous, writes (11 April 2024): How about going to hear some bands who play your kind of music and ask them for advice. There must be some sort of networking goes on because they all found each other. Or maybe some music magazines will have ads.
I guess you have to be very specific about what kind of music you play and where you want to play it. You could put an ad somewhere that you are looking for others to form a band or even tell everyone you know and see if they can ask around for you.
Hope you get on well.
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