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Internet Age Double Edge Sword: Why True Artists Can’t Make A Living Off Of Their Art Anymore

October 11, 2015May 28, 2017 by Pat Fraser

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The internet and social media now allows everyone to make their voice heard to the world for free, and that means artists too. More than ever before, people can make music and art and showcase it to the world. That means it must be easier than ever to become a…

Do Business With People Who Invest In Themselves – Don’t Entertain Window Shoppers

May 28, 2015May 28, 2017 by Pat Fraser

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It happens all the time, window shoppers pass by retail stores. Those stores do not oblige the passer by. The sales people don’t jump out of the building to talk to the walker by, they stay inside. Why? Well, the passerby is not really going to shop, nor are they…

Artists Need To Stop Doing Free Work. Just Say NO!

October 31, 2014May 28, 2017 by Pat Fraser

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No matter what you’re doing today, you have to get paid for your work. Artists especially need to look at this closely, as it can mean the difference between paying rent and living on the streets. There’s no fun in being broke and famous, is there? This is not the…

When It Comes to Your Business, Build a Universe like Marvel Studios

October 24, 2014May 28, 2017 by Pat Fraser

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Millions of people will fail at business this year. It’s not meant to discourage you, it’s the reality that many are facing head on right now. If you are starting out or you’ve been working towards building an empire, but things seem to be falling apart and you’re not sure…

Killing Time At Work In The Bathroom Is Killing Your Dreams

September 30, 2014May 28, 2017 by Pat Fraser

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Offices around the world right now have people sitting in the handicap stalls. They aren’t using the bathroom, they are sitting on their phone, tablet or just hiding out for a few minutes. This is because they are bored at work, they aren’t getting anywhere and they just are trying…

Rappers Need to STOP Being Afraid to Make Money!

August 26, 2012September 29, 2017 by Pat Fraser

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I hate to pick on rappers, but let's be real; even though rappers brag about all the money they have, the truth is A LOT of them don't have money like that. Ladies and gents, most of these rappers aren't "making it rain." While a lot of musicians are broke and are…

Your Music Might Be Great, But YOU Suck!

July 7, 2012September 29, 2017 by Pat Fraser

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Let's be real... EVERYBODY and their mother and grandmother does music. Everyone's a musician. Everyone's a producer. Everyone is a CEO of a record label. Everyone is everything and a bag of chips. Everyone who does music thinks that their music is the best and they're the best thing since…

Artists Shouldn’t Need Permission to Succeed

December 11, 2011May 28, 2017 by Pat Fraser

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What the blog title says. Art as a professional medium is constantly taken for granted and not appreciated as a talent or craft that helps push society forward. It's hard as fuck to get support when it comes to your art. Art's a broad term, so the focus will be more so on the…

Why Going Independent is a Musician’s Best Choice

August 1, 2011April 25, 2018 by Pat Fraser

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We're in the internet age, basically a new era where possibilities are limitless. This is the best time for artists' to take their career into their own hands. A musician and/or band doesn't need to depend on a major record label to have a successful career in the music industry. …

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