Hunter....Slipin Lizzard has made some very valid points, especially about just getting your music out there. If you think you sound like other bands, find their music and fans, then give free links to yours. This is just one of many ways to get it out there. A musician MUST wear many hats in order to succeed. I have a friend that headlined in Vegas last year. He was the new voice of Vegas... On billboards, buses, everywhere, had a 50 pc. backup.. was great!!! 2 weeks later he was back in Nashville playing the drums in a mexican resturaunt for tips!!! I have many many tips and stories. Bottom line.. If you are a piano player at the Holiday Inn and getting paid... You already have succeeded!!! Not a lot of people get to live their passion. Let alone get paid for it!!