As you embark on your music career journey, it's essential to establish clear and specific goals. The likes of Bad Bunny, Rosalía, and Karime León have all achieved success through careful planning and execution. To achieve results like theirs, you need to set goals that go beyond the obvious.
<2>10 Unconventional Goals to Breakthrough in 20262>- Define your artistic identity with precision, including your presence, message, and esthetic.
- Get to know your real audience, the ones who will be attending your live shows.
- Learn the basics of music finance and contracts.
- Create an additional source of income through teaching, production, or digital content.
- Secure at least one strategic collaboration with a complementary audience.
- Design an unforgettable live experience that creates moments people will want to repeat.
- Build a core team, being independent doesn't mean you have to do everything.
- Acquire a complementary skill, such as production if you're a guitarist.
- Dominating your analytics on Spotify, YouTube, and social media.
- Engage in strategic and conscious networking, leading to new opportunities.
These goals may seem daunting, but it's essential to evaluate and adjust them regularly. By the end of 2026, you should see real growth in your career. Your career should not be in the same place as it is today.