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What's Why I Failed?

It's a website with my blog, resources and a glimpse at my upcoming book entitled "Why I Failed in the Music Business and How NOT to Follow in My Footsteps."

My blog here on MySpace has some examples of what you'll find, but be sure to check out www.whyifailed.com for constantly updated insights into the business side of music.

Even though I won a Grammy (India Arie) and an ACM (Gibson/Miller Band), I ultimately failed to build a career. Moving to the "real world" taught me why and this is my way of sharing what I've learned. I'll pass along how to build a career in "the arts" by using "real world" insights, skills and principles.

Best of luck pursuing your dreams, Steve

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If you continue to be frustrated in your attempts to live your dream, if you're confused about the Music Industry, and if you're ready to give up and get a job in the "Real World."

Don't just yet!

I know what you're feeling because I've already been there. I've already failed, and that's what this site is about. I want to share with you the lessons I've learned the hard way so you can reach your dreams and goals in the music business.

Take a look around, enjoy and feel free to contact me at any time.

Good luck, Steve

Read more of my thoughts at whyifailed.com

I'd like to meet:

Musicians and artists successfully living their dreams

My Blog

SellaBands One Year Anniversay

When I first wrote about A Musical Stock Exchange called SellaBand, the site was just getting started. Springwise - where I first heard of SellaBand - is back with information about the site now that ...
Posted by SteveGrossman on Wed, 22 Aug 2007 06:10:00 PST

Pitch Your Price

This is a complete post from John Dodds entitled "Pitching Your Price": "The cake stall In Borough Market was laden with goodies and my eyes were drawn to the succulent chocolate brownies - and then t...
Posted by SteveGrossman on Mon, 20 Aug 2007 04:38:00 PST

Giving Away Your Music

Thanks to Bob Baker for bringing Cory Doctorow's online bio to our attention in a post entitled "Giving Away Your Art: The Surprising Truth." Cory writes books that he sells. He also gives them away f...
Posted by SteveGrossman on Sat, 04 Aug 2007 06:20:00 PST

Example 3 - The Truly Difficult Questions

After 20 years in music and 5+ years in business, I know one thing for sure: you will not do the work necessary to succeed in your dream without solid answers to the following questions. Pursuing drea...
Posted by SteveGrossman on Sun, 22 Apr 2007 04:53:00 PST

Example 1 - MySpace for Your Career?

I've been purposely spending a lot of time on MySpace lately building a community of friends and spreading the word about this blog. I've looked at literally thousands of MySpace Artist sites and regu...
Posted by SteveGrossman on Sun, 04 Feb 2007 08:54:00 PST

Example 2 - An ACM a Grammy

I often get asked how I can call a career that includes winning an Academy of Country Music award and a Grammy a failure. Good question. My usual answer is that yes, these awards do indeed mean I was ...
Posted by SteveGrossman on Sat, 03 Feb 2007 03:32:00 PST