Great video and solid advice! This reminds me of the simple, but effective, advice I was given as a senior in college on how to succeed in the music industry: 1. Be on time 2. Be friendly 3. Be good at your instrument It seemed basic and obvious at the time, but after many years and thousands of gigs, it's apparent that some people need to hear this! Also, while I fully agree that everyone should strive to be the best they can be on their instruments, I'll also add that being "good" and easy to work with is almost always better than being a "virtuoso" and being difficult to work with. There are many, MANY more full-time working musicians that are average-good than there are virtuosos!
Adding - ENJOY what you're doing, no matter what level you're at. Even with a long game mindset, if all of your music employment opportunities (gigs, teaching, recording) are things you genuinely don't enjoy, you'll burn out. If you're not able to pay your bills with musical jobs that you get at least some fulfillment out of, it may be worth considering making your money elsewhere while still continuing to hone your craft and make the necessary connections to one day get to bigger stages.
Sam, thank you for your openness, honesty, and willingness to share your experiences with us. The "Manage Your Mindset" section hits home for me, big time. Thank you, again. 🙏
Last thing I ever want is to be famous and touring. I like being unknown and a private life with music. But subbed, just to hear the contrast and to listen to a great musician.
Inspired 🔥
Hell yea Sam!
Great video and solid advice! This reminds me of the simple, but effective, advice I was given as a senior in college on how to succeed in the music industry:
1. Be on time
2. Be friendly
3. Be good at your instrument
It seemed basic and obvious at the time, but after many years and thousands of gigs, it's apparent that some people need to hear this! Also, while I fully agree that everyone should strive to be the best they can be on their instruments, I'll also add that being "good" and easy to work with is almost always better than being a "virtuoso" and being difficult to work with. There are many, MANY more full-time working musicians that are average-good than there are virtuosos!
Thanks Bryan! I wish they had even told me those three pieces of advice in music school. Amazing the things that they don't teach kids!
GOLD!
Adding - ENJOY what you're doing, no matter what level you're at. Even with a long game mindset, if all of your music employment opportunities (gigs, teaching, recording) are things you genuinely don't enjoy, you'll burn out. If you're not able to pay your bills with musical jobs that you get at least some fulfillment out of, it may be worth considering making your money elsewhere while still continuing to hone your craft and make the necessary connections to one day get to bigger stages.
I appreaciate your sincere and honest advice for others.
Sam, thank you for your openness, honesty, and willingness to share your experiences with us. The "Manage Your Mindset" section hits home for me, big time. Thank you, again. 🙏
I'm super grateful for this video 🙏🙏
Great stuff thank you 🙏🏽
Last thing I ever want is to be famous and touring. I like being unknown and a private life with music. But subbed, just to hear the contrast and to listen to a great musician.
This is dope thank you 🙏🏼
Hell yeah smoke crack 🎉
Nice video Sam!
Thanks!
Thank You Sam / I live in SWFL - Should be in Miami / Network
Thank you Sam 😎 - Where are the Groupies ( we had them after each gig for Rock Music 🎼) always wear protection