Episode 14: The Best Advice for Young Artists Trying to Stand Out

Has someone you admire in the music industry ever granted you facetime? In this fast-paced industry, it doesn't happen often, so when it does you better not miss out. On today’s show, Rick tells us about a similar incident that happened to him. Listen in as he draws some very relevant advice from the mistakes of others.   “Your sound is not identified by data and analytics. Your sound is identified by who you are and who you want to be as a musician. If you are trying to be like everyone else you’re never going to be yourself.” -Rick Barker  Subscribe to iTunes, or Google Play! Love the podcast? Leave a review on iTunes! What do you want to hear from the Music Industry Blueprint Podcast? Tell us here!   Key Highlights:  ⇾Why your music needs to be fresh ⇾Understanding the mindset you need to be successful ⇾How to deal with trolls and bitter people Time Stamps:1:50 Dear young artists, don't make these mistakes3:00 The dangers of making yourself seem bigger than you are3:46 How to identify your sound4:41 Why your songs need to sound fresh5:10 Constantly bragging? Not a good idea6:07 What you should do when a mentor offers facetime8:35 Understanding the mindset you need to be successful 9:10 Dealing with trolls and bitter people   Connect with Rick Facebook Instagram Youtube Twitter Soundcloud