“Being a songwriter requires versatility while being an artist requires you to create a cohesive body of work. I truly enjoy both.” BodyArtistEnjoySongwritersBeing An ArtistVersatility Author:Wendy Starland
“I've collaborated with artists that truly run the gamut: from members of the Wu Tang Clan and Capone, to Moby, Lady Gaga, and opening for artists such as Sheryl Crow, Jack White, and Chris Shiflett of the Foo Fighters, etc.” RunningArtistWhiteMembersOpeningFighterEtcCrowClansGagaCaponeFoo FightersWu Tang Clan Author:Wendy Starland
“Music is cyclical and as an artist and songwriter, you need to be able to predict what trend is coming next.” NeedsAbleArtistNextMusic IsTrendsSongwriters Author:Wendy Starland
“The golden rule would be to write a great, authentic song that is well produced and it will find its home. The audience can feel whether or not the artist is being genuine in their music. It's up to the artist to have the courage to reveal their truth through their songs.” FeelsWritingWellsHomeWould BeArtistSongAudienceGenuineGoldenGolden Rule Author:Wendy Starland
“Always have clear lines of communication and be open to trying new ideas. Being open to new ideas is crucial to growing as an artist. If you always have the same creative habits, how will you ever excel to the next level? The answer is, you won't. Taking those creative risks reaps the most incredible rewards.” IfsTryingIdeasArtistNextLinesAnswersLevelsCreativeClearGrowingRiskCommunicationHabitRewardsIncrediblesCrucialNew IdeasReapNext LevelLines Of Communication Author:Wendy Starland
“Every artist that becomes famous has a team, and needs to convince someone to believe in them enough to have others rally around them to achieve stardom. If I can be that person, then I am happy to do it.” IfsNeedsBelievePersonsI CanEnoughArtistTeamAchieveConvinceStardom Author:Wendy Starland
“There is no question that the US market is the hardest to break into. I believe that the reason for this primarily has to do with the fact that the majority of the most powerful radio stations in the US are owned by Clear Channel. They are massive and have the ability to break artists worldwide. For the most part, they are dealing directly with the major labels in the US, with whom they have had long relationships. If you are an artist that is not being pushed by Clear Channel radio in the US, your chances of becoming a household name are slim.” IfsBelieveLongReasonFactsArtistNamesI BelieveChanceAbilityPowerfulBreakClearBecomingMajorsMajorityRadioHardestLabelsMost PowerfulMassiveStationsHouseholdSlimRadio StationsLong Relationship Author:Wendy Starland
“In Europe, radio stations are owned by a variety of different entities, so there is less uniformity on radio programming and more opportunity for artists to get radio play and break overseas.” DifferentPlayArtistOpportunityBreakEuropeRadioVarietyProgrammingStationsEntityUniformityRadio StationsRadio Plays Author:Wendy Starland
“Many artists who sign deals in the US and UK get the benefit of worldwide promotion and have a better shot at breaking globally.” ArtistDealsBenefitsShotsPromotion Author:Wendy Starland
“As a new artist you should ignore trends at all costs.” ShouldArtistCostTrendsNew Artists Author:Wendy Starland
“If you want to be a songwriter and place a song with a popular artist, then it's ok to follow the trends. This is mainly because many labels are afraid to take big risks on something that sounds too different than the status quo.” IfsWantDifferentBigsArtistSongSoundRiskLabelsTrendsSongwritersStatus Quo Author:Wendy Starland
