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What I Wish I Knew Before Trying To Go “Full-Time Artist” - A Short Guide for New Independent Musicians A lot of artists dream about quitting their job and going all-in on music. I did it too. And while I don’t regret it , I learned more than I ever expected, I also made mistakes that made the journey way harder than it needed to be. If you’re just starting out as an independent artist and trying to figure out how to navigate the industry, here are the lessons I wish someone

If you’re just starting your journey as an independent artist, you’ve probably wondered: “Do I need a label to make it?” Short answer? No. Not anymore. Long answer? Let’s break it down so you can make the smartest move for your career. Why Labels Used to Matter (and Why They Don’t the Same Way Today) Back in the day, labels controlled everything—radio, distribution, TV, marketing, music videos. If you wanted your music heard, you needed them. But the game completely changed.

If you’re an independent artist starting out, you’ve probably dealt with disappointment already, a song underperforming, a collaborator not delivering, or an opportunity that looked huge but ended up going nowhere. It’s a tough feeling, and it can mess with your momentum fast. But here’s the truth a lot of us learn the hard way: managing your expectations is one of the most important skills you can develop as an independent artist. Because the moment you let external things d

If you’re just starting your journey as an independent artist, there’s one thing that will slow you down more than lack of money, connections, or gear: perfectionism . You might not notice it at first, because perfectionism often disguises itself as “high standards,” “being careful,” or “just wanting things to look good.”But in reality? For most artists, perfectionism is fear wearing nice clothes . Here’s what I’ve learned after years of struggling with it myself, and how you

Starting out as an independent artist can feel like wrestling a whole industry by yourself. I’ve been there, excited, confused, insecure, overconfident, underprepared… all at once. Looking back, I made a bunch of mistakes that slowed my growth and made the journey harder than it had to be. Here are five big mistakes I made early on , and what you can learn from them so your path can be smoother, clearer, and less painful than mine. 1. Talking Down My Own Success When I first