Making it in the music industry as a independent artist isn’t always easy. It takes a lot of sacrifice and determination. One thing that is good is that through the internet you can gain various forms of information that can assist you. Below is a video from Neil Portnow, president of the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (NARAS), he is giving a little advice on how to start a career in the music industry. This video do not go really in depth but it do offer some valuable information. If you want step by step guidance from major labels on making it in the music industry view the Steps to Stardom Volume One film.