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Post by mojotwanger on Dec 30, 2009 21:42:06 GMT -7
A little while ago, I published an original song, and some kind soul suggested that I should try and sell it in Nashville. He was probably just kidding, but tonight,as a joke, I gave myself 45 minutes to write and record the first draft of a song that could be used in Nashville for the “country pop” sound currently in vogue. This is the result… … Do you think I should move to Nashville? Gear used: Tom Anderson Crowdster Bose L1 Compact TC Helicon Harmony G Mojo mojotwanger.wordpress.com/2009/12/31/mojotwanger-i-dont-know-but-i-might-original/
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Post by mojotwanger on Jan 2, 2010 7:31:32 GMT -7
Well, this was posted today as a response to my thread: I feel special
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Post by supafuzz on Jan 3, 2010 10:21:01 GMT -7
Just some advice from a guy who's be on the inside in Nashvegas. That town can eat you alive in a matter of months. Lots of sharks in the waters, ready to take your money to bust out a mediocre demo, leaving you with just enough cabbage for the Greyhound ride back home. I've seen that town chew up and spit out men far better than myself.
I would also be very real with yourself about what Nashville is looking for these days. A few questions I would ask myself first:
Will Nashville be interested in my songs? If you have a catalog of at least 1,000 songs, and 1/2 are of the new country variety, then you are probably well positioned for success. If your thing is traditional country music, then the sledding will get mighty tough. Am I good at networking? What I quickly learned is that Nashville is a town BUILT on favors. Networking is not a "nice to have" skill in Nashville, it's the MOST IMPORTANT skill for a budding songwriter or musician. Can I make ends meet on odd jobs and menial labor for 2-3 years? You really need to commit a minimum of 3 years to make a run at Nashville, most seasoned vets would say 5-10 years. Nashville doesn't have much industry beyond the music business, so alternate career paths will be highly competitive. Am I a good enough business person? Country music is a business. You need to familiarize yourself with key industry trends, what's selling, what's not selling, which labels are on the rise. Finding a label to cozy up with is much like picking a stock. The current hot labels probably won't *need* you, so your goal is to find the next big thing and cut a name for yourself.
Just some random drivel from a guy who has seen and done a few things. My topline advice is to follow your dreams but be very real with yourself about the business of making music. Good luck with whatever you decide.
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Post by mojotwanger on Jan 6, 2010 9:26:26 GMT -7
Thanks friend. I appreciate the advice
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Post by Southern Ill on Jan 6, 2010 14:35:07 GMT -7
I like my Mojo.....Mojo.
Do ya own thang....its working for "you".....
My buddy Shelton sings about "New Country" and I'm kinda right there with him.....
By the way, "Buddy and Julie Miller/Written in Chalk "is fabulous. Be real brotha...though I do like story songs.
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