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The Kings Letter
The music world is filled with noise—literal and figurative.
One of the biggest problems? People who can barely play, yet walk around like they’re the next Rostropovich. They slap a few gimmicks onto Instagram, throw in a “passionate” expression, and suddenly they’re branding themselves as elite.
And worse—many people believe it.
The Hard Truth:
Skill and visibility are not the same.
Clout is not credibility.
Volume is not value.
Just because someone looks successful doesn’t mean they’re any good. And just because someone is good doesn’t mean they’ll be noticed.
We live in a time where style dominates substance—and that should piss you off.
How to Spot the Fakes:
Poor intonation. You can’t fake being in tune. (Well, you kinda can with auto-tune but that’s another letter.)
Weak tone quality. If their sound is thin, shallow, or squeaky—they haven’t put in the hours.
Overcompensation with gimmicks. Flashy outfits, jump cuts, dramatic lighting, overly emotional faces—classic tactics to hide weak playing. (It doesn’t mean that great performers aren’t doing those things. They are but it supports their solid playing foundation.)
Empty teaching. They speak in vague, motivational nonsense instead of real technique or actionable advice.
What To Do About It:
Train your ears. Don’t just listen—analyze. Learn what good intonation, phrasing, and tone actually sound like.
Seek out the masters. Compare the frauds to real artists. You'll hear the difference immediately.
Raise your standards. Don’t share or celebrate mediocrity. Elevate people who actually deserve it.
Your Challenge:
Next time you scroll through music content online, pause and ask:
Is this actually good, or is it just well-branded crap?
Don’t be seduced by image. Demand substance.
Useful Links:
KingsMedia – For when you need a beautiful website or a landing page.
Sheet-Music Store – For when you want to play music.
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Take care,
Mislav Brajković
KingsString