Important Things an Artist Who Wants to Start a Music Business Should Consider

Many new artists often face many obstacles due to not knowing where to start or what to consider before entering the entertainment industry.

Here are the important things every artist starting a music-based art career should consider:

1. Know Why You Love Music

Whenever you want to become an artist, first ask yourself why you want to do it. Will you do it for business and to make money? Will you do it for fame? Or is it a gift you want to share with others? Knowing your why helps you stay focused.

2. Invest in Practice and Growth in Knowledge

Music is not just about having a good voice. You have to practice regularly, learn how to write songs, arrange sounds, and learn the basics of Rwandan and world music.

3. Choose your Style

It is important to choose where you want to take your originality: Afrobeat? RnB? Hip Hop? Gospel? It helps a lot in terms of growing your music and having fans follow your path. Singer Clarisse Karasira's music is different from that of rapper Riderman, this shows that originality is important in getting recognition and promoting your music.

4. Use Social Media

In today's world, an artist without a social media presence is virtually invisible. Create accounts on Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, and other social media platforms and post your work, songs, and messages that will engage music fans.

5. Building Relationships with Other Professionals

Find good producers, musicians, writers, and entertainment journalists. This will help you stay up to date, get collaboration opportunities, and expand your reputation.

6. Develop a Financial Investment and Management Strategy

Music requires investment, money to produce songs, videos, advertising, etc. Start as early as you can, but learn to plan a budget and manage it well. You can also find sponsors or advocates for your interests, build a Team of Collaborators or a Personal Advisor, and have knowledge in your field.

7. Be Patient and Persevere

You will find that many great artists tried to do many times before becoming famous.

The important thing is to persevere and keep making progress, learning from your mistakes, and correcting your weaknesses.

Starting a music career is not something that happens overnight. It takes dedication, passion, and vision. Rwandan music needs new talents with vision, passion, and potential. If you take care of it, you too can be one of the artists who will make a name for themselves.