Today I got an excellent question which is one which you may often ask yourself. Pat asked: “Mark, I have a question about which goal to focus on. I’ve always dreamt of performing my own material to large audiences. However, it’s also been suggested to me many times that I try writing material for other performers. […]…
We often look at others who have created something phenomenal in their life and say “She’s living her dream” or “He’s living the dream”. A dream usually feels likes some untouchable, unobtainable, even an impossible vision you have for your life. For most people, that’s where it remains. Forever. The sheer scale of it is […]…
One of the most common questions I get from musicians, bands and recording artists I coach is: “Mark, how can I take my music to the next level? I just can’t get any real momentum going.” I then ask them, “What goals have you set for yourself?” and often I get a blank stare, or something broad and […]…
How has your year been so far? As we approach the last few months, many of us will start to look back at the year that was… or wasn’t. Are you one of the 96% of people that only review their life on 31st Dec whilst lamenting the passing of another year? This got me […]…
When coaching, one of my strategies is helping people build their Music Dream Team. You only have to read the “Thank You” and “Credits” on an album to begin to appreciate just how many people are behind the success of one artist or band. One of the essential Dream Team members (and often the first) […]…
In my last post I listed “10 Excuses Musicians Make” that block their success in music. In this new series of posts, I’m going to tell you the reasons why you are good enough, starting with: 1. YOUR PASSION FOR MUSIC Have you ever met someone who really doesn’t enjoy their job? Maybe it was […]…
When I was first starting out making music, I used to come up with a raft of reasons (excuses?) for why things weren’t happening. In coaching hundreds of musicians, I’ve noticed this is the Number 1 “Success Blocker” for musicians. Take a look at the following list and let me know which of the following […]…
The other day I just let go. I was trying to play through a section of a piano piece that was constantly tripping me up. Like a scratched record, every time I approached that section, my thoughts were “Don’t screw up! Don’t screw up!”. As someone who teaches people about how they can manifest their […]…
Micheal asks: “What’s more important to get wider exposure for your music? A promoter, publicist, or a manager?” Music Life Coach says: From my experience it starts with your Vision and everything leads from there. One of the biggest mistakes most musicians make is they create the music and then gamble everything on someone externally […]…
I am really excited to announce the launch of my latest course “The 7 Secrets to Success in Music“. It’s a seven week video course helping you create your unique road-map to reach your true potential in music. If you are looking to get your music on the world stage, this course is for you. […]…
