Blair Gimma, a singer/songwriter, takes some time out of her schedule at SXSW 2008 to share her thoughts and experiences gained from being an independent artist in today’s music business. She shares some advice on the demands of life as an independent artist, what having a management team can do for you, and why “do it yourself” really is the basic truth of such a lifestyle.

Blair Gimma, a singer/songwriter based in California and New Orleans, discusses the importance of integrity to an independent artist such as herself, the challenges of finding fans, and the economic realities of choosing this career.

Blair Gimma, a singer/songwriter based in California and New Orleans, shares some of the things she’s learned with other independent artists seeking to start their careers in music.

Blair Gimma, a singer/songwriter based in California and New Orleans, discusses her management team and the advantages that having management gives her as an independent artist.