So I have a few different ways to help make it easier to break into the music industry. Remember that these are not full proof methods and does not guarantee that you will land a major record deal.
First thing's first, if you are trying to DIY the whole process STOP. Your success is more likely if you have a team to help. Not just a team of your friends who have no idea about how the music industry works and will probably do more damage than help. I mean a team of industry pros. How do I find These individuals? Well that part is where it gets a little tricky. You can't call an artist promoter yourself as a small time musician, who the majority of the world has never heard of and expect that he/she is going to take you on as a new client. It's not realistic. Promoters search for bands and artists that are already making a buzz and if you don't fit the criteria they will not waste their time.
How do you get their attention? Yes their is a way but it won't be easy. It may take several attempts before you gain even a little headway. Make your music available on social media or your own unique website. If they can't hear your music how do they know you're a musician? Make yourself a press pack to give artist promoters or anyone that might move your further in the right direction. What is a press pack? A press pack is a collection of any press that you may have received as an artist whether it may be an article written about your band, shows that you have played (what venues), website to find your music and any social media platforms that you utilize.
Don't get discouraged if you can't get a hold of any promoters. I know it can be stressful, I've done it all before. if they don't give you the time of day then take matters into your own hands. You should have already been doing this but in case you haven't start calling venues and see if they have a licensed promoter that they use to book gigs for their clubs. It's a long shot but take every avenue possible. What could happen, you actually get discovered. That wouldn't be the worst thing. If they don't have a licensed promoter than pitch them your music (again, it won't kill you). It is a lot harder to land a show this way because you have to be prepared to take on the full cost of the event on you own, fill your seats and hope at the end of the night you can at least break even.
I know that you have to be sick of hearing this because I sure as hell am but NETWORK, NETWORK, NETWORK. I know it is time consuming but how will potential fans know you exist if you don't tell them that you''re out there? Promote yourself like this is a career path that you want to take. Not to mention I would never live it down if an up n coming artist personally approached me with a mixtape and the next year they were top the billboards. I would tell everyone about it. Don't be afraid to let potential fans know the real you. They like to feel a connection to the artist.
It's a popular misconception that being a musician is like taking life's free ride. Paid 5 star hotel stays, all you can eat buffets, sandy beaches and constant flashing lights from paparazzi. What people don't see is long nights trying to make an already great song perfect or long hours in the studio trying to hit an impossible note. Maybe it's the intense hustle and bustle of the industry that we as musicians feed on. Wanting to make a bigger impact with your music is what you should want and you should be willing to put in every second of hard work that it takes to make your dream a reality. If your not willing to put in the time you're probably in the wrong profession. Don't stop pushing. Only when you cease to dream big does the star fade.
!!!KEEP ON STEEMIN'!!!