What Does The Music Industry Look For In You?

If you can honestly answer “yes” to all of these questions, you must be well on your way to becoming an unstoppable force in the music industry! Where do you stand?

Note: This survey assumes that your music abilities and the quality and marketability of your music are already at a high enough level to even enter the music industry on a professional level. The purpose of this survey is for you to take inventory of “other” (overlooked or less obvious) elements that music companies look for in artists beyond the “art” itself. It is a given that your musical skills must be at a pro level.

1. I can get along well with people in high-pressure situations over long periods of time. *

Yes
No

2. My artistic image is consistent with (and reflective of) my music. *

Yes
No

3. I have experience recording in a “real” studio and can play TIGHT! *

Yes
No

4. I am able to think clearly and function well in stressful conditions such as long recording sessions. *

Yes
No

5. My schedule is flexible enough and financial situation is stable enough to allow me to take advantage of all music career opportunities that I want to be involved in. *

Yes
No

6. I have touring experience (at least on a regional level). *

Yes
No

7. I can handle the pressures of success (don’t answer this one too quickly!). *

Yes
No

8. I have an “accessible database” of my loyal fans and I take action to grow this list on a consistent basis. *

Yes
No

9. When I approach a company in the music business, I always think in terms of a mutually beneficial partnership. *

Yes
No

10. I am aware of the things I can do to become more valuable to the companies I want to partner with. *

Yes
No

11. I am aware of the potential risks that I can present to companies that will make them unlikely to want to partner with me. *

Yes
No

12. I already have my own finished record. *

Yes
No

13. I use alcohol and/or drugs: *

Not at all
A little
A moderate amount
A lot

14. I do not have any pending legal problems or issues. *

Yes
No

15. The music companies will not have to spend resources on correcting a reputation about me that is inconsistent with the image that they and I seek to put forward. *

Yes
No

16. I am psychologically and emotionally stable. *

Yes
No

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