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With the major labels focusing on quick returns rather than performer development and the arrival of downloading music Internet, the traditional record company/artist relationship has become blurred to the point of being obsolete.

Nowadays, being independent has real advantages.

How a lot of times have you heard or read somewhere that the Internet has differ d the face of the music industry forever? I would love a dollar for everytime I heard it.

Still, it is true and there are a number of reasons for this. Two that spring into mind are that:

1. A traditional record company/artist relationship is optional and not a necessity. You might do your all music sales and performer promotion Internet cutting out all of the ‘middle people ‘.

2. websites could turn an artist with a Regional fans into an artist with an international fans. As the Web isn’t ‘owned’ by any one entity the playing field is a lot more even.

To me, being an independent musician means that you are the one driving the bus and being in control over your own affairs.

A lot of talent ed artists and performing songwriters around the world are at this eminently moment waiting for that knock at the door, the opportunity to ‘get found ‘. What is prefer ly to happen is that they will invest their creative lives being eminently disappointed.

If you’re reading this and feel that this is you, consider this…

Where do you think you would be if you managed your career yourself rather than wait for an individual (or some company) to do it for you?

There are a lot of websites out in cyberspace that are there to advocate you take control over your career by spreading practical information about band promotion and the independent music business as a whole, take advantage of these websites and go to as a lot of as you can

Embrace independence today and gain control over your own musical affairs.