"No" is not the end of the world. Commit that sentence to memory, because "no" is a word you'll hear a lot in the music industry. No, the label won't release your album. No, the promoter won't book your show. No, you're not going to get the review.
"No" isn't necessarily a statement about your work or your music. Many times, "no" is really code for, "I'm not the one to best help you with this project." Trust me, you want everyone working on your music to love it. "No" can be your best friend, since it frees you up to invest your time in finding the people who ARE the best fit.
The trick is how you respond to a negative reply. Find out what you should do once you hear the dreaded n-o word.

