working with. If you're not having fun, you are wasting your time and everyone else’s.
Always put out positive energy and it will be returned to you tenfold!”
Joe Deninzon, Stratospheerius
http://www.stratospheerius.com
http://www.joedeninzon.com
“Never forget it is called playing music and not forcing music. So enjoy what you
do!”
Florian Opahle, Ian Anderson Touring Band
http://www.Florian-Opahle.com
http://www.j-tull.com
“It’s a tough business with a huge competition. Make yourself stand out, be original,
push the boundaries of expectations, surprise and above all–think of how you can give in-
stead of what you will get.
Also–don’t expect everybody to like your music, and you won’t be hurt when people
don’t. Bad criticism every now and then is unavoidable–try to not let it get a hold of you,
brush it off and focus on the people who do like your music.”
Natalia “Saw Lady” Paruz, Solo artist
http://www.SawLady.com
“It’s a lot of work. I spend far more time emailing, social networking, accounting,
driving than actually playing music. It requires luck, especially regarding whom you meet
and what opportunities come your way. You have to be ready to work hard in order to
take proper advantage of good opportunities.