Ten Steps To Success   1. Make Music That Doesn't SUCK! 2. Play Live Often and Don’t Worry About Getting Paid For Every Gig. 3. Be a master musician on your instrument. 4. Protect Your Investment...Copyright your songs. 5. Design simple, but effective promo materials. 6. Know The Labels and Publishers You Hope To Be Signed To. 7. Have Your Own "Entertainment Legal Advisor" To Represent You. 8. Choose A Well Connected and Respected Personal Manager. 9. Don’t Take Advice From Anyone Unless You Know That They Know What They Are Talking About. 10. Musician...Educate Thyself! If you want a record deal, learn what a record deal is, and learn something about the business of music.