"Success is built on determination, hard work, and being in the right place at the right time. Many attribute the last part to luck; I attribute it to asking for what you want and being open (aka ready) to receiving it. Many musicians have mastered the determination and hard work parts, but they still haven’t built the following and/or garnered the consideration they desire from the industry."
Take a look at this great article recently posted by our friends at Music Think Tank, with some crucial questions you should ask yourself that could help expand your network and visibility, which in turn could open new doors and possibilities for your music career.
http://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/why-youre-not-getting-what-you-want.html