Blueprints for Success, The Front Lines of Artist Development - by Musician and Voice Coach Darcy Deutsch

  

Musician and Voice Coach Darcy Deutsch

BLUEPRINTS FOR SUCCESS

Introduction to a series

 

The Front lines of Artist Development

 

The quest for success in the music business is a never-ending journey; a maze ridden path of uncertainty, trial and error. For the developing artist, knowing the steps to take, how to build a presentable image, define a sound, look, style and a presence that represents who and what they are, is a daunting task. Finding people qualified to assist them in reaching their goals can be like finding the proverbial needle in the haystack.

 

Knowing what to do next, with whom and where to attain the correct resources can alleviate much confusion, trial and error.

 

In the issues that follow this introduction, (and I’m not sure how many as the topic is quite profound), I’m going to reflect and deep dive into the concept known as artist development.

When does Artist Development begin?

Artist development begins the moment a person starts taking voice or instrument lessons. This activates a routine of gathering knowledge and applying skills to enhance and make palatable each individual song or performance. The type of instruction received, sets a course.

 

As a voice coach distributing knowledge and methods, I am in a sense, on the front lines of the artist development process. What does or does not happen with an individual while I educate and inspire them vocally, musically and through my experience network, can very well be the catalyst that launches their thirst for stardom or the lead role in the school play. Then again, we possess the ability to likewise steal their dreams. The privilege to share in the personal development of any aspiring talent should never be taken lightly. And those who teach should likewise always be hungry for knowledge.

 

Ultimately, and I believe this to be true; it’s what the client doesn’t know that prevents them from experiencing exponential growth. I have encountered such a scenario innumerable times. A singer comes into my studio struggling with a multitude of issues and in an hour’s time I’ve introduced them to an array of methods and physiology, done a vocal analysis & explained what is or isn’t happening followed by a prescription of simple exercises, enabling the singer to experience as never before that it is possible to achieve - vocal freedom.

 

Voila! The beginning of artist development