10 Behaviors of An Ideal Musician

I love music and I guess you too have a music that touches you heart. My daughter sings at home and at community gatherings whenever she has a chance. Music is one of the great stimuli of the mind.

When I feel down, I schedule a time to listen to music. I have  a sizable number of musicians I love so much. When I have a chance, I also try to learn a little bit about  their background, their personalities and the origin of their talent. I try to understand why this particular musician was able to touch my heart with his/her music. Some people say that great musicians learn from practice while others affirm that great musicians has the music in their DNA. Practice makes perfect but we can’t deny the DNA and environmental factors.

In the following blog, Caricole is giving you ten reason a musician can be loved by the audience.

Cari Cole, Vocal Mag, Inc, The 10 Characteristics of A Compelling Musician-Every artist wants to be beloved by the world. To get their music heard, to have the opportunity to play big festivals, reach egads of people and get their music out there. It’s just what makes us tick.  And I tell artists all the time, that if you make the end goal, not how many people you reach, but on reaching and touching people, you will be successful. No matter how far you get in the music business or how far your music reaches, the fact that it’s touching lives is the goal. There are almost 8 billion people on the planet — a mere 100,000 will do quite nicely to create a career you can live off of. With direct connection to fans these days, you don’t have to reach millions anymore to create a viable income producing career.

And even more importantly, the reason you make music is not really to be a big star (even if you secretly wish for it), it’s most likely because making music makes you happy, and connected to yourself and your world. It enlivens you and turns you on – and it should – music is the spirit of life. It’s the greatest thing ever. The world would be a dull place without it.

So I wanted to talk about the characteristics of artists that compel us. That capture our hearts and ears and make us fall in love with them. What is the intangible thing that makes us glom on and become hard core fans. What bonds us to them and how can you incorporate some of those qualities into your artist brand?

1. Authenticity. This one is top pick. It’s across the board of artists that have big followings. They are authentically themselves. They have managed to find (and this is not easy) – a way to communicate from who they really are – they don’t fight it.
2. Transparency.  Also across the board, they are transparent. They don’t hide(…)themselves and they do that tastefully. They do not stand behind a veil of mystery (so 1990’s!!) and are not afraid to reveal themselves.
3. Compelling. Compelling artists create music that is compelling. That includes all of the master artistry that goes along with that – great songs, great productions, great branding that makes your ears and eyes salivate. Hint – this is not easy.
4. Clarity. They are clear about who they are and who they’re not. Look, you can’t please everybody and if you try to you will dilute your brand and run the risk of losing your real core following.
5. Conviction. They are in it for the long haul. You can tell by their website and branding materials that they have the conviction and dedication to go the distance. They are not fly-by-nighters and see-if-it-sticks wanna be’s.
6. Connection. They have an ability to connect with people about what’s going on in the world and tapping into the pulse of what we’re thinking and feeling.
7. Warmth.  Most artists that really touch us have a warmth about them. They are inviting and welcoming, not removed and distant (again, that is so 1990’s!!) Don’t be afraid to welcome people. Everyone likes a personal touch.