Self Sufficient Musician

There are many resources out there for how to write hit songs.  But few discuss how to become unique.

But think about it.  All the artists that are worth remembering in the history of music industry — everyone from the Beatles, Led Zeppelin, the Grateful Dead, Janis Joplin, Abba, U2, the Police, Tori Amos, Queen, Bjork, Nirvana — are all so unique.  Oft imitated, sure, but never duplicated.

Now, admittedly, some artists become more known for their distinctive persona than originality in their music.  And that is no less valid way to get established.

That said, here I’m going to guide you through how to go about developing your own unique songwriting style, one so distinctive that you can’t help but stand out from the crowd.

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