ARTIST EXPECTATIONS
“Don’t be an artist because you want to. Be an artist because
you have to. Professional art is not a recreational
commitment.”
I. Make your artistic career a priority. What does that mean?
a. 100% commitment to yourself and your art
b. Availability to perform – crucial to perform frequently
(Average record company requires an independent artist to
perform at least 100x a year before they will even consider
signing them.)
c. Availability for meetings with team, managers, executives,
etc.
d. Rehearsals and being on time is mandatory.
e. Your artistic career should be included in your financial
budget. (Why should anyone else invest in your career if
you are not willing to invest in your own career?)
II. Always ask yourself, what will make you different than any other
performer on the market today?
a. Along with your production team, always work on
developing your image. (Read magazines, try different
clothing, be open to different hairstyles, etc.)
b. Your image should be consistent with your artistry.
c. You should be unique
“My people are destroyed from lack of knowledge” Hosea 4:3
I. Keep yourself educated about the entertainment industry
a. Have a goal to read at least one book a month relating to
the entertainment industry.
b. Subscribe to magazines relevant to the market you are
trying to target (i.e. Gospel Industry, Vibe, Billboard, etc.)
c. Frequent as many concerts, seminars, workshops as you
can. You must stay on top of the industry and what is
happening in the industry and what the audience wants.
d. Your lifestyle needs to be centered around who you are as
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