What it takes to become a successful musician with Judy Stakee…
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In this episode you’ll learn:
- Why having great talent isn’t everything
- How something you can get for free will help you to succeed
- What the one thing a top music executive looks for when signing talent
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In this short action episode I’m hoping to reveal the answer to a burning question for many aspiring songwriters, musicians and producers looking to take their creativity and success to the next level.
What are the qualities that a music executive looks for when signing talent?
It’s a question I had for many years as a musician. Who better to ask it to other than a top music executive with three decades of industry experience and as the Vice President of creative with Warner Chappell music?
Having signed popular acts including Katy Perry and Sheryl Crow, Judy Stakee is regarded as having some of the best ears in the industry. Her ideas and suggestions may surprise you…
“Nobody every taught me a better way to do it…I went out myself and took workshops and developed and really learned how to do my job better.” – Judy Stakee
Hear more of what Judy had to say in episode 031.
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[0:00:42] Rob introduces this short action episode with Judy.
[0:01:05] Thanks to Nikki Loy for the kind review on iTunes.
[0:01:34] Rob asks Judy a burning question for many musicians:
What are the qualities that music executives look for when signing artists?
[0:02:10] Judy describes the qualities she looks for when signing an artist and what it takes to become a successful musician and songwriter.
[0:02:48] The reason you must gain the trust and feedback from others.
“Go find somebody to mentor you to help you achieve what you want to achieve” – Judy Stakee
Experimentation and imagination
[0:03:24] How this one thing will help you succeed.
[0:04:10] Rob summarises some of Judy’s ideas so far.
[0:04:27] Why your original idea won’t get diluted when shared and critiqued.
[0:04:54] What Judy looks for when she signs or works with an artist.
[0:05:20] Having great talent isn’t everything. Rob summarises the key lessons from this episode.
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Good luck taking action with your music today. Let me know how you get on!
(I’d love to hear it!)