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# 5 False Claims About The Music Industry That Can Harm Your Career
- URL: https://www.hypebot.com/5-false-claims-about-the-music-industry-that-can-harm-your-career/
- Published: 2017-08-01T09:28:00.000Z
- Updated: 2017-08-01T09:28:00.000Z
- Description: Whether it's about being to old to be successful or needing to move to the right city, we here look at five music industry myths, the belief in which can. Continue reading [https://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2017/08/5-false-claims-about-the-music-industry-that-can-harm-your-career.html]
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- Tags: DIY Advice & Tips, Music Business, Music Think Tank, Amazon, Apple, Apple Music, Google, music, music industry, Music Tech, musician, musicians, Pandora, Spotify, Tech Stories, YouTube, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-01-21 10:13

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Whether it's about being to old to be successful or needing to move to the right city, we here look at five music industry myths, the belief in which can be greatly detrimental to you music business career

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In this recent post on [MusicThinkTank](http://www.musicthinktank.com/?ref=hypebot.com), **Tom Hess** blows the lid on five common harmful myths about finding success in the music industry.*"It is extremely common for music companies to work together with musicians who live thousands of miles away or further! Discover the principles that help you build a successful music career and apply them in your own life. This will help you achieve success no matter where you live."*[\[Continue Reading\]](http://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/5-false-claims-about-the-music-industry-that-hurt-your-music.html?ref=hypebot.com)

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