Landing a Career in the Music

If you think having a passion and a microphone or an instrument is enough to get you into the music industry, then think again. As the world continues to evolve over time, the way to achieve success in the music industry has also changed - meaning that your formula of success might not prove to be as fruitful as you might have thought.

So how does the music industry work? And how can you land a music career the right way? Fortunately, there are already existing professionals in the music industry who can guide you the right way. Peter Graigs, for example, is one of the most popular musicians, recording artists, and multi-instrumentalists around the world.

Born and raised in Montreal, most of Graigs childhood revolved around music, helping him learn so much about the art of music and how to successfully turn it into a career over the years. During his professional music career, he co-founded Sinister Army, where he became the lead guitarist of the band.

Moreover, he has also performed with many other bands, including Scars of Grace, G13 Band, Trax, Sillian, and more. He has also performed live concerts and live programs in North America at Spectrum de Montreal, Auditorium de Verdun, and Cote de Neige.

As someone who has spent a significant time within the industry, here are a few things he has shared when it comes to starting a career in the competitive music industry.

Independent Music Career or Major Record Label

If you are serious about joining the music industry, your first decision will be to decide whether you want to have a solo career or work with an established record label.

Keep in mind that genre tends to matter in this decision. If you are interested in joining the pop genre, the industry is heavily influenced by labels, making it difficult to opt as a solo artist in this genre choice. But with other genres, you might find more success if you opt for a solo career.

Having a Good Business Instinct

Most people do not know this but playing the instrument or singing is not enough for record labels to approach you or guarantee success in this field. You will need to have some good business skills up your sleeves because, at the end of the day, record companies are out to make money, and it is important that you can prove to them that you are a valuable asset to their money-making business.

There might be days where you will get rejected quite often - but do not take that personally. It takes time to build your business instinct while staying true to your craft, but over time, you learn, and record companies will immediately notice this trait and approach you.

Finding a Mentor

Sometimes, the best way to make it into this industry is to learn from professionals like Peter Graigs on how they achieved success in their careers.

To begin with, you can learn through the mistakes they made, follow their methods and find out where that takes you. Plus, if you remain on good terms with such popular artists, many of them would even be willing to take you under their wing and help you achieve your music career goals.