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Choosing to play an instrument is the beginning of a journey. One that is exciting, but often filled with struggle and hard work. It will require you to take in new information and master new skills. Listed below are some of the many benefits of playing an instrument. When you feel yourself getting discouraged, remember to keep these benefits in mind.
I hope these encourage you to keep practicing. I promise, playing a musical instrument is worthwhile.
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As an independent artist, you may not find yourself performing to thousands of people at a time. However, at some point, you are going to need to get on stage – especially if you are hoping to take your career further. It may be in a bar with just a tiny audience or even with a couple of hundred people watching you. If you ever get such an opportunity, you need to realize how significant it is!
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So you’ve got the band together and the songs written. If you want to move the music out of the rehearsal space, you’ll have to put yourself out there. The music industry has changed drastically in the past ten years in terms of marketing. You used to have to record your demo and get it sent out to agencies, with the hope of getting signed to a label. Now it is perfectly possible to self-promote your songs and get them out to a wide audience via social media and attract people to your music.
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"Don't make people pay for music," says Amanda Palmer, "let them." In this passionate Ted Talk that begins in her days as a street performer (drop a dollar in the hat for the Eight-Foot Bride!), Amanda examines the new relationship between artist and fan.
Blog by the MelodyFusion Team and TED Talks