Social media has been an incredible tool to connect to my fan base, and collaborate with people around the world. Some of my biggest breaks have come through people hearing my music on the Internet and then contacting me through social media. Wendy Starland More Quotes by Wendy Starland More Quotes From Wendy Starland People get bored of hearing the same genre of music over and over again. Observe the current musical landscape and predict what "mood" people will be in next. Ask yourself what would be the most natural transition or reaction to the current genre. Then create it! Wendy Starland boredmusicalpeople Home is a place from which you can draw strength. Wendy Starland drawshome No matter what you're going through, there is no temporary feeling or circumstance that can take away the core of who you are. Wendy Starland circumstancesmatterfeelings We're living in a time of so much clutter that has allowed everyone to express themselves at any moment. We have access into people's lives like never before. It's a lot to take in and it's easy to get overwhelmed and swallowed up in it. Wendy Starland overwhelmedmomentspeople 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. Wendy Starland communicationartistideas I have to say one of the lessons I learned is to always be prepared. Wendy Starland be-preparedpreparedlessons 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. Wendy Starland homewritingsong A good song can be produced in several different genres. Wendy Starland genredifferentsong Music is cyclical and as an artist and songwriter, you need to be able to predict what trend is coming next. Wendy Starland trendsartistneeds I have been exposed to most musical genres and have learned how to tackle them effectively. Wendy Starland exposedgenremusical 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. Wendy Starland artistwhiterunning My strength is in my ability to be versatile. Wendy Starland abilityversatile 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. Wendy Starland teamartistbelieve 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. Wendy Starland powerfulartistbelieve 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. Wendy Starland artistplayopportunity Many artists who sign deals in the US and UK get the benefit of worldwide promotion and have a better shot at breaking globally. Wendy Starland promotionbenefitsartist Pressure is high and jobs are at stake. There is nothing wrong with having commercial music to pitch for those situations, as well as for ad campaigns. Wendy Starland commercial-musiccampaignsjobs Write great songs that sound amazing if sung and played on the piano or acoustic guitar. Always encourage sing-alongs! Be prolific! Say "Yes" to new collaborations because you never know where it could lead. Wendy Starland guitarwritingsong 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. Wendy Starland riskartistsong If you follow a trend, by the time it is released it will sound like the same regurgitated music that the public has been hearing for the past eight months (at least.) I am not referring to genres or production that is considered to be timeless or "classic" sounding. Wendy Starland eightmonthspast
