In treating our music careers like actual businesses, I'm asking and exploring if we actually work our businesses like we'd work 'at' any other business. Are we putting the time in to see the results we say we want, beyond just creating the music and being in the studio..

We all want them, but how exactly do we get them- specially?? Have you taken this process for granted and assumed all it takes are your incredible songs..? In this episode I share some tips on not only creating/getting a fan but keeping them too. I'll explain..

You've got to pay to play, thinking songs just catch on organically and randomly go viral is dangerous, The likelihood is probably 0.000001%  In this episode I explore the notion of paying to play, we have to get away from this notion of thinking just because we make a good song it'll catch on and people will embrace it. We also have to be careful of what we're actually spending our money on as artists. I'll explain..

How many songs are you sitting on, wasting time releasing because they're not finished yet?? Been there done that.. and I still do have my moments tbh, In this episode I explain why that's a habit we as creatives need to break and how you can get around it

"How best do you work??, How do you get the best out of yourself?" Answers you really need to know because we need to be working harder and smarter In this episode I'm exploring how best you work as an artist, some of us are night people, need total silence, open air space etc.. There's no right or right but I think its important that you know so that you can optimise yourself for efficiency. I'll explain what I mean..

"Do you have a solid plan??" In this episode I explore the need for having an actual plan, ways to create one and the dangers of not having one. Unless you're just hoping the stars will just align one day for you and abracadabra you would've made it, you'll need an actual plan, and there are simple ways to create an effective plan...

"Without a strong enough reason why your doing this you'll falter when the road gets tough.. and it will get tough" In this episode I discuss having a strong enough reason for wanting what you want from this independent musician life. I think its imperative that we highlight exactly what that is because without it you're journey will be a lot more challenging.

Saying "I just want to make" is way too vague and means nothing, Vague goals don't get accomplished. Welcome to the How I'm Living podcast in this episode 1 I thought it was important to start off by exploring (and challenging) what you actually want from a life as an artist.  We have tended to say things like " I just want to make it"  but they're various definitions of "making it". Be specific with what you want, then we can begin...

"Independent doesn't mean by yourself- I suggest building a team around you". The first tip/idea I'd love to offer you. Welcome to episode 0 of the How I'm Living podcast hosted by me, Tony As (A rapper that loves singing). I myself am a fully independent (and full-time) artist.  This podcast is here to provide tips and ideas for the emerging independent artists to help you progress your careers. Thanks so much for listening