If you are very young, very cute, very talented and can do a great job singing and playing a Lady Gaga song on youtube and that video goes viral - you can appear on Ellen and land a record deal. A few have found success with the viral video without Gaga or Ellen.

Daniel, I wish you the best with your dream. Read Harvey's article several times. Learn about the music business. Follow the good suggestions already posted.

But do be warned, there is a fringe industry waiting to take your money. They prey on wannabes with products and services that will get you nowhere. So before you pay for anything music related to further your career double check it out.

One final note, pun intended, no matter how talented you are or how hard you work there are no guarantees. Some things are out of your control. The best you can do is be ready if/when any doors open for you and love making the music as much as you love dreaming the dream.

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