What success means in music will inevitably be completely different for each of us, but we won’t get to where we want to go with our music if we don’t do the work as serious musicians. Whether you’re working towards becoming a professional songwriter or just want to write and rehearse enough songs to play a live show at a local venue, you’ll need to put in plenty of work to reach your goals. The trouble is that we often let excuses keep us from pursuing music the way we wish we could. These are four common ones to look out for that artists often cite when they talk about what’s keeping them from succeeding.
If you've been listening to the radio lately, you've probably heard "American Pie" by Don McLean. The song was written in 1971 and tells the story of the deaths of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and J.P. Richardson. It's very catchy, and mentions "the day the music died." Machine Gun Kelly's "At My Best" If you're a fan of R&B, then you're probably familiar with the song "My Ex's Best Friend." Despite the title, the song is actually about the dissolution of a relationship, not the breakup itself. The lyrics talk about putting yourself out there and being yourself, which is exactly what Machine Gun Kelly has done in this song. And they're very relatable. If you can relate to this song, then you're going to enjoy this track a lot. Machine Gun Kelly's new single "At My Best" was released on March 17 and features Hailee Steinfeld. The song has since gone platinum, selling more than...
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