Attempting to get into the music industry through other people’s work will not work.  Today’s podcast features Rick’s advise on how to start your journey into the music business. Listen to get tips on getting started as a musician and artist. Don’t wait for someone else to start for you. Get going yourself. Show the industry that you are ready to be invested into! “If you’re going to ask someone to invest in you… at least show us that you’re willing to invest in yourself.”-Rick Barker   What do you want to hear from the Music Industry Blueprint Podcast? Tell us here!   ***Want to be a guest on the Music Industry Blueprint Podcast?*** Send an email to podcast@musicindustryblueprint.com With the following information: Name, website, social handles, questions you would like to ask Rick and contact information   Time Stamps: 1:10 - You have to give yourself the first chance. 2:39 - Evaluating your current chances 4:01 - Read. Listen. Watch. Practice. 5:22 - Take the advice or move on 6:33 - Finding help   Resources: Ari Herstand - How to Make It in the New Music Business Donald Passman - All You Need to Know About the Music Business Rick Barker - The $150,000 Music Degree Audible.com DIY Musician Podcast by CD Baby Creative Juice by Indepreneur Connect with Rick: Facebook Instagram Youtube Twitter