Success is in The Eyes of the Beholder
Music is a passion, not a job. Remember that
Whether you're being paid, or singing for the love of it
Don't get caught up in the moment
Remember your voice is a gift, don't boast
Keep it your little secret
Surprise people when you open your mouth
Leave them speechless
If you see your audience in awe, you are successful
Sing it like you mean it
Love every word in the song
Understand the words you're singing
Make others feel that they know too
Sing like you're telling a story
Be energetic
If you see your audience smiling, you are successful
Get so nervous you think you want to leave
Feel your heart pounding through your chest
Remember the adrenaline
Then play your heart out
Convince the people you're calm and collected
You should leave the stage out of breath and ready for rest
But also wishing you could sing "just one more song"
When your fingers cramp from hitting the keys and the tips bleep from strumming the strings, you are successful.
There will be criticism
You have to have the strength to make it seem like it doesn't phase you
Surround yourself with people who do nothing but support you
Listen to the good, shut out the bad
If you are able to smile through it all, you are successful
Let music be there for you when everything around you falls
Lyrics are far more powerful than any advice someone could give
Music finds the missing pieces and puts them back together
Make music who you are, not something you do
Love every song you sing
Every note you play
And you will be a successful musician.