If I could hand every young artist one superpower, it wouldn’t be perfect pitch, a killer falsetto, or shredding guitar solos.
It would be boldness.
Yep. Good old-fashioned courage to ask for what you want.
Because here’s the truth: you never know what might happen unless you ask.
Why Boldness Matters More Than You Think
Most artists spend too much time waiting — waiting to be discovered, waiting for a big break, waiting for the dream gig to just land in their lap.
Spoiler: that’s not how this works.
Even releasing a song or posting on TikTok is a kind of asking — you’re putting your art out into the world and saying, “Would you listen? Would you support me?” That alone takes guts.
And when it comes to gigs, collaborations, sponsorships, or career-changing opportunities, the same rule applies: if you don’t ask, you don’t get.
The Worst They Can Say Is “No”
Think about it: if you ask for something and they say no, you’re in the exact same position you were before. You didn’t have it to begin with, so you’ve lost nothing — but gained a shot they might say yes.
Sometimes, a no to one thing opens the door to a yes for something else. And at the very least, you’ve made an impression as someone confident enough to go for it.
Boldness in Action: My Stories
When I first started gigging, I walked into a local restaurant and asked if I could play there. They said no — they had a booking manager.
Instead of walking away, I asked for his email. I reached out directly, landed a gig, and that led to shows across my hometown, neighboring towns, and even out-of-state.
Earlier this year, I went to Music Biz, a massive music industry event. I networked like crazy, exchanged contacts, and followed up. One connection owned a music catalog and was looking for singers. I asked if I could send music and maybe record for them.
He said yes — and now I record and write for that catalog, expanding my portfolio, meeting incredible collaborators, and making money doing it.
Neither of those things would have happened if I’d stayed quiet.
Rejection Is Your Gym Membership
Every “no” you hear is a rep in your boldness workout. The more you ask, the less scary it becomes — and the sweeter every “yes” feels.
Ways to Practice Boldness
Being bold doesn’t mean being pushy. It means:
- Asking for the gig
- Asking a producer you admire for coffee
- Asking a local business to sponsor your show
- Posting that original song you’ve been sitting on
Every time you put yourself out there — online or in person — you’re building your confidence muscle.
Your Boldness Challenge This Week
Pick one bold thing and do it.
Send the email. Make the call. DM the collaborator. Walk into the venue.
Just ask.
The only way you truly lose is by not asking at all.
Remember: Boldness creates opportunity. It’s the spark that lights the fire under your dreams. Without it, you’ll never know what could have been.
So keep being bold, keep creating, keep asking, and Keep Dreaming Big!
Thanks for reading!
God Bless,
Tzayla 
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