Episode 33: Managing Your Artist Career with a Full Time Job with Sarah Harralson
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Sarah Harralson is a country singer-songwriter who not only has an artist career, but works full time in the music industry in the royalties department of a major label in Nashville, Tennessee.
In this episode of the podcast, we talk about how working full time in the music industry helps her as an artist, how connections and experience can help you get your foot in the door, and how she manages both her full time job and her artist career. Sarah also provides expert advice for artists on making sure they get the royalties they’re owed as well as advice for getting started in the industry as an artist or industry professional.
Quotes that Stood Out:
“It’s really all about who strives to make the connections and really wants to put themselves out there.”
“I think that’s the great thing about the music industry is that we’re all striving for the same goal but at the same time we’re all in this together and we’re all trying to help each other get there”
“Every artist if they have a full time job or not, they always need to be thinking like an entrepreneur”
“What really matters is your talent and your artistry rather than gender in the genre”“Our actions and our words are definitely not going unnoticed”
“Be willing to be patient whether you’re an artist or working in the industry”
Resources:
Songtrust
Jammber
Music Biz Besties
Smart Women in Music (SWIM)
Young Entertainment Professionals (YEP)
Bobbycast
And The Writer Is…
Song Exploder
The Music Industry Doesn’t Have to Kill You
Where to Find Sarah:
Instagram: @sarahharralson
www.sarahharralson.com