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What does it mean?
Music created primarily for profit is destined to fail.
In plain terms
Money driven music will not succeed.
What can you take from it?
Prioritize art over profit to create lasting music.

Where it applies

  • creating art
  • business decisions
  • industry critique

Putting it to work

  • focus on craft
  • avoid commercial compromise
  • value artistic integrity

Questions to consider

  • Does money hurt art?
  • What drives your work?

Another view

Commercial music can still succeed financially.

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