The speaker talks about his realization that he needs to be active in order to be involved in the music industry and his decision to quit a music program after assessing its value for his goals.
The speaker reflects on the importance of setting personal boundaries in the music industry, where people often try to take advantage of one's success or fame. Despite being very open with her fans, the speaker learned that it is crucial to keep some things private and to not let others define her identity.
The speaker criticizes the music industry for signing talentless artists and pressuring new signees to ensure their success.
A former assistant of One Direction’s former manager reveals how he scammed the band for millions by making himself the sixth member and taking a cut of everything, leading to him tripling his commission.
The music industry had a monopoly on the physical collection of music for many years, refusing to sell digital music and instead, opting to demand that people steal it. This delayed the growth of streaming and created a situation where music lovers felt misused by the industry.
The journey to success in the music industry is not an easy one, as shared by a musician who had to share a bus with 12 people including his wife and struggled for 37 weeks before getting a number one single after years of no new artist achieving that feat.
Scooter Braun shares how he discovered Asher Roth and found success in the music industry by building his own label, before ultimately selling his share for over $1 billion.
The trend of modern bands recording Christmas songs is a result of the financial benefit that comes with owning the rights to a popular Christmas song, as it is a guaranteed source of income every year.
After dealing with rejection and pressure to conform to industry standards, the music group Krept & Konan found success by creating music that was true to themselves with their hit song "Don't Waste My Time" becoming a massive success in the movie Creed.
The speaker recognizes the importance of good communication in the music industry, as it helps in building up a relationship among individuals. They suggest that those starting out in the industry should hire someone to manage their work, if they do not have a proper team for support.
The journey to success in the music industry is not always straightforward and requires a lot of hard work and dedication. Taking a break from touring and focusing on developing your unique sound can help improve your chances of breaking into the industry.
