Advice+Column

Advice Corner  This week there is a guest writer giving the advice. It is the Acoustic singer songwriter, Ed Sheeran! Ed, I am an aspiring musician. I have been singing, playing guitar, and writing for a few years now. I seem to be in the same position as always, but want success. What is your advice? ~Sally

Sally, I have been in the same position you are in. My advice to all aspiring artists is the same. First, you have to stretch yourself. Be aware that there are people who are born with talent, but don’t write yourself off. Just have a mindset that there are people who are better than you and you are going to have to work 10 times harder than them to get to their level. With that mindset you will be able to reach their level of musicianship. Second, try to write a song a day. This is because practice makes perfect. Also, that song could be a hit. If it isn’t thats okay, because you’ll never write that song again. So in a way you are getting rid of “dead weight”. Third, **stay true to yourself by following your heart and you will succeed **. I hope my advice helps! ~Ed Sheeran