If you intend to become successful, then it will always be a good idea to have some kind of a VISION and to develop some kind of a STRATEGY to start with first. If you intend to become a SUCCESSFUL ARTIST, then you’ll be something like an ENTREPRENEUR, and if you will record your music, then it will be like CREATING A PRODUCT.

Of course, you will want to become a pure artist first, but I think it will be much more interesting to become a successful and wealthy artist than a poor one. Earning money will allow you to do all the things you always wanted to do; while having no money will prevent you from doing all of that crazy artistic stuff you’ve been dreaming of.