Thursday, July 10, 2008

Grind after you sign Pt. 2

In my last blog, I talked about the importance of grinding after you sign a record deal, a publishing deal, a producer's agreement or deal, etc. So read that blog to understand the context of this one.

JaWar also recently blogged about the fact that artists, songwriters, musicians and producers have to grind after they get signed. He added some interesting layers to this much needed discussion. In particular, he blogged about having a displaced vision and the importance of learning how to then change your focus, goals, dreams, and vision after you get signed to then accomplish something greater, and buying and reading books that will help you do that. To read that blog, click here

I've come to almost dislike hearing people say they are grinding in the music industry. What does grinding really mean? The informal definition of grind as reported by dictionary.com means "to work or study laboriously (often fol. by away): He was grinding away at his algebra." Grind also means to "devote oneself to study or work: grinding for a test; grinding away at housework."

So if you aren't studying, working laboriously, devoting yourself to studying or working, then you are NOT grinding!

Thedy B, Attorney/Songwriting
Hits A Million, LLC
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