<p class="p1"><span class="s1"><a href="https://blog.nextbigsound.com/next-big-sounds-state-of-the-industry-2013-e2edd4d0f897">90.7% of artists remain undiscovered</a></span>. There are probably a million things you can blame that on. A large percentage of the liability falls on the aspiring artist.</p>
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<p class="p1">If you want to become successful with the music you love, you need to learn how to become a musician.</p>
<p class="p1">Becoming a successful musician allows you to set your own work hours. No more punching a clock and building someone else&#8217;s dream. As a musician, you&#8217;re afforded the opportunity of picking up universal life skills.</p>
<p class="p1">You learn a variety of communication and business skills every day that you&#8217;re in the music industry.</p>
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<p class="p1">Not to mention the money management skills you pick up. Musicians work side-by-side with renowned accountants and money specialists every day. You learn as you earn.</p>
<p class="p1">Do you want to make a living doing the music you love? Your dream is to sell out an entire stadium&#8217;s worth of tickets. Here&#8217;s how to become a musician.</p>
<p class="p1"><b>How to Become a Musician? Pick an Instrument You Love</b></p>
<p class="p1">When you listen to music, what instrument do you ears love the most? The instrument you enjoy hearing more often is likely the one you&#8217;d do well learning.</p>
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<p class="p1">The first step in becoming a successful musician is choosing an instrument. The most <a href="https://www.creativesoulmusic.com/news/what-is-the-most-popular-instrument-to-play"><span class="s1">popular instruments</span></a> musicians play are:</p>
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<li class="li1">Guitar</li>
<li class="li1">Piano</li>
<li class="li1">Drums</li>
<li class="li1">Saxophone</li>
<li class="li1">Flute</li>
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<p class="p1">Mastering one of these instruments creates room for you in the music industry. You have the option of playing for someone or launching a solo career.</p>
<p class="p1"><b>Take Lessons</b></p>
<p class="p1">Some people have a natural ear for music, others must learn. There&#8217;s nothing shameful about developing your skills under a professional.</p>
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<p class="p1">After you decide on an instrument, take lessons.</p>
<p class="p1">When successful musicians get tired of touring, they come off the road and teach. It&#8217;ll surprise you how many of them lend their expertise to local music schools. Research a good music school in your area and sign up to take lessons.</p>
<p class="p1"><b>Take a Business Class</b></p>
<p class="p1">So many musicians end up famous and broke because they don&#8217;t know the business of music. Get an education first.</p>
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<p class="p1">Don&#8217;t be the professional who has to pay other professionals to read and translate paperwork. Doing so puts you in the position of getting taken advantage of financially.</p>
<p class="p1">Invest in a <a href="https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/9365285/billboard-top-music-business-schools-2020-list"><span class="s1">music business course</span></a>. Learn from educators with years of experience in the business how to survive it.</p>
<p class="p1"><b>Create Music and Your Image </b></p>
<p class="p1">Both music and image sell. The music industry is a competitive business. That means you&#8217;ll have to exert a lot of creative energy making good music and looking the part.</p>
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<p class="p1">Learn great music but don&#8217;t try to become famous for remakes. That&#8217;s played out and millennials really aren&#8217;t here for it. Make memorable sounds and music that people want to play all day.</p>
<p class="p1">Create social media accounts. Spend a little change and hire a professional photographer to take some great shots of you. Keep the shots organic and music-oriented.</p>
<p class="p1">Blend in some performance and studio shots. These types of images do well online. Every now and then share some 30-second videos of music rehearsals or music clips. This is <a href="https://bigtimemusicians.com/"><span class="s3">how to market your music</span></a> and your image.</p>
<p class="p1"><b>Go for It</b></p>
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<p class="p1">You won&#8217;t learn how to become a musician until to go for it and fail. Fail gracefully, then get back up again and take the industry by storm.</p>
<p class="p1">Need to know more about the business. Read through our entertainment guide and get the latest on all things music and TV.</p>

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