Jamming sessions are fun. Singing or playing your self-produced track on stage in front of people eager to listen to your music is an experience you want to chase over and over again. Writing and composing music are talents worthy of being honed and pursued. They are the kind of gifts one should share with the world.

Starting any career can be daunting, and no one can predict how your music career will turn out. However, when you’ve taken that first step toward your goals, one thing will follow and then another, and the next thing you know, you’re already a talent loved by many.

If you’re a singer/composer, in a band, or a DJ, you have experienced a lot of stage shows for a lot of different events—whether music festivals, company events, or jam sessions in your community. If you think it’s time to take your music career to the next stage, then perhaps it’s time to go pro. Here are some tips to get you started in your music career.