3. Giving Up Power
Keep control as long as you can. Yes, a major label deal will give you opportunity that being on an indie label won’t. And a professional manager has connections that you don’t.
But when you sign with these guys, you’re handing over your career to somebody else. Nobody cares as much about your career than you do. When you and your talent are the most important commodity you have to offer, do not give up your power easily and without a damn good reason.
Your music is worth something. You are worth something. Think of your career as being “virtual real estate” which, if marketed correctly, will pay dividends for years to come. So, treat it like that.