Why YouTubers Are Quitting

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  • @Hennimore
    @Hennimore 11 місяців тому +105

    I've seen more of these "UA-camrs are quitting" videos than UA-camrs quitting

    • @jayall00
      @jayall00 11 місяців тому +9

      He's following the algorithm with this video...

    • @cali4tune
      @cali4tune 11 місяців тому +4

      almost like an echo chamber...

    • @ageeblue752
      @ageeblue752 10 місяців тому +2

      @@cali4tune " look look im quitting... dont stop me...." ....lol... honey im leaving u(but stop me) lol

  • @cancelbubble6535
    @cancelbubble6535 11 місяців тому +171

    It isn't rocket science. UA-camrs are quitting because youtube, which probably started out as fun endeavor, turned into **a job**, they burn out, they get tired of the constant grind of appeasing the algorithm. You can literally watch in real time when channels go from fun to a job - everything changes. Most of us probably used to watch small channels and enjoyed them then stopped watching them because there came a point of channel growth where you felt they started "selling out."

    • @danmar007
      @danmar007 11 місяців тому +19

      The UA-camrs are fully guilty of turning what could have been a fulfilling activity into a job. They have only themselves to blame.

    • @mhoff7722
      @mhoff7722 11 місяців тому

      I agree. You need to have other income streams, another job, or investments to provide that security that Rhett mentons. It takes the pressure off and makes it more likes it was when they started. Being a slave to the algos is no different than working for a job that pays straight commission, you never know how prosperous the month is going to be. I'm sure it's easy to get sucked in once brands start coming to with product. Every other UA-camr I watch has a room full of amps and cabinets lol. But there is price for that..if they don't have the discipline to keep up burnout is inevitable. @@danmar007

    • @jeremyversusjazz
      @jeremyversusjazz 11 місяців тому +4

      Yup.

    • @rmaxtpmx
      @rmaxtpmx 11 місяців тому +2

      It's almost like you took this video, summarized it, and acted like it's your own brilliant thought. Go back to bed before you hurt yourself.

    • @andyk5495
      @andyk5495 11 місяців тому +12

      Why are so many UA-camrs making so many videos about quiting UA-cam?

  • @thomasdequincey5811
    @thomasdequincey5811 11 місяців тому +263

    For me, the problem is social media in general - it eats your soul.

    • @Driftuner
      @Driftuner 11 місяців тому +7

      You clearly didnt watch the video...

    • @joshwhite5766
      @joshwhite5766 11 місяців тому +12

      Probably because he values his soul 😉

    • @Shadezman76
      @Shadezman76 11 місяців тому +10

      @@Driftunerhe’s talking about facebook, it’s the anxiety that you need to just keep scrolling because you’re afraid you may miss something. You end up a consumer and not a producer which drains the soul because you only see other’s accomplishments and have no time left to accomplish anything of your own

    • @ksharpe10
      @ksharpe10 11 місяців тому +2

      @@Shadezman76 Yeah an early thought I had on Facebook was: Good Gosh I could be on here ALL DAY. And that was a prayer Social network.

    • @kingpriapatius5832
      @kingpriapatius5832 11 місяців тому

      "UA-camr" is NOT a profession.

  • @petermach8635
    @petermach8635 11 місяців тому +134

    I was a photographer for almost 30 years and art definitely doesn't scale .... as you get better known and get larger commissions you need more equipment, a bigger car, maybe even an assistant but there's also more administration, getting access, retaining rights, having your films processed when the next job is starting to jostle for time all of which puts pressure on your creative side as you need to earn more just to pay for the overheads. At a certain point I found I was working myself into the ground but was no better off personally or financially .....so I cut right back, pared my operation to the bone, got more selective about what I did and for whom. Suddenly I started enjoying the process again, doing better work and was just as well off despite bringing in "less money", it takes courage and it's counter-intuitive, but it definitely worked for me.

    • @cowdudefan1236
      @cowdudefan1236 11 місяців тому

      WHO CARES ABOUT MATPAT LEAVING.🤣🤣 MY VIDEOS ARE MUCH BETTER.😁
      IM GLAD HES NOT HERE😂😂...

    • @BobBob-rt1vl
      @BobBob-rt1vl 11 місяців тому

      You miss the element where you manage volume by increasing PRICE

    • @petermach8635
      @petermach8635 11 місяців тому

      Up to a point @@BobBob-rt1vl ..... but it's very easy to price yourself out of a job, even reliable and repeat clients would approach a couple of other folk for their price and availability as they only had a certain amount in their budget.

    • @RyanJamesTheNomad
      @RyanJamesTheNomad 11 місяців тому

      I so badly needed to read this... this is where I'm at now.

    • @petermach8635
      @petermach8635 11 місяців тому

      It's a struggle @@RyanJamesTheNomad that only those involved can sort out, but success can bring things that destroy the creative urge, I got to the point where I was churning out work, yet I couldn't remember any of my pictures a week later and all whilst I was neglecting my family, driving crazy miles .... you probaby know the rest. So many times I saw an architect get commercial success and the edge went off the work because it became"studio of" and not the original creative reputation. Rhett expresses it perfectly that the commercial side becomes the driver and the bit he loved, making music has to take a back seat .... the agency who represent me calls it "Feeding the Beast". Keep strong, think everything through, listen to others f you can and enjoy your work.

  • @HeyWorshipLeader
    @HeyWorshipLeader 11 місяців тому +48

    "When your income is tied directly to the quality and quantity of your creative output, that's where you really start to get into dangerous territory" So true!

    • @michael1
      @michael1 9 місяців тому +3

      If musicians income was tied directly to the quality and quantity of their creative output these youtube guys would have made about 57 cents between them. Frank Zappa would have died a billionaire. It's nothing to do with music and certainly not quality or quantity of 'creative output'

  • @ganjjabarsmedium2347
    @ganjjabarsmedium2347 11 місяців тому +24

    I love your distinction of UA-cam bring an educational search engine, not just a social media platform. I, like you, don’t watch shows or TV, I watch UA-cam. It feels good to spend my entertainment time actually learning things. Love you Rhett!

  • @Mediocre_Bass_Player
    @Mediocre_Bass_Player 11 місяців тому +47

    This is called a job. I was a film and tv editor for over 32 years, I am now semi retired. I love editing and film making, it never felt like work. While there were projects I did not love I never stopped loving what I did for a living. You have to ask yourself would you rather go to a job you hate or you don't feel no passion for or go to a job you love. My dad loved his job and he told me to find something I love because I'll be spending more time doing that then any other thing. I was luck and I found that as well. As for worrying about how your your income fluctuates that is the nature of a freelance gig isn't it? I don't care if you make end tables or UA-cam vids, your life is tied to how much you sell (get views). If you want stability that might mean taking a job you don't really love and that is the trade off.

    • @GodzillaGoesGaga
      @GodzillaGoesGaga 11 місяців тому +4

      You have to be honest to yourself. Do you do this thing you do for love or for money. If you chase money you’ll never be happy. Do the thing you love because you love doing it. Forget about the money side. You’ll survive bit you’ll still enjoy your life!!

    • @Mediocre_Bass_Player
      @Mediocre_Bass_Player 11 місяців тому +4

      @@GodzillaGoesGaga I think that is what my dad was getting at. Do what you love you'll be happier in the end. I was lucky my profession paid well. But once I had a family and responsibilities the love of what I was doing became secondary and I had to provide. That's why it's called a job.

    • @robainscough
      @robainscough 11 місяців тому +6

      It's not the love of the work that's the problem, it's the amount of work that needs to be done to earn a living ... doesn't matter what the job is nor one's love for it ... working 12-14 hours a day and weekends for years and years is NOT sustainable. Hence why so many are quitting. The biggest problem is that when someone has been living on content creation for several years and then does quit, what do they have to fall back on that can provide income? In most cases, nothing ... have to start life over again.

    • @rhimiles
      @rhimiles 6 місяців тому

      @@robainscough I know this is a bit of an old thread, but I just wanted to echo this sentiment. I disagree with @Mediocre_Bass_Player in that you can't equate online content creation to freelance work, for the simple reason of who is setting the rates. In standard freelance work, you set your own rates, and as your skills develop or demand increases you can raise your rates, and in so doing lower your workload or number of clients to develop a sustainable lifestyle. So whilst there's an early manic hustle to build your business, things can settle over time. With online content creation, the rates are determined by, in this case, UA-cam. It's no wonder creators are saying they feel like they've never left that early manic hustle, even after a decade on the platform.

    • @robainscough
      @robainscough 6 місяців тому

      @@rhimiles Agree, it will always be a manic hustle because that's exactly how UA-cam have orchestrated their policy for content providers ... more, more, more, now, faster, more. I just got a notice from UA-cam that they are going to terminate my contract with them because I haven't produce enough content in the last 30 days. Get this the "contract" is that I can monetize my videos?? Haha ... I've never monetized my videos for over a decade. Not only that, unless you're well over 2 Million subs, monetized video doesn't bring in any level of sustainable income. The folks that make money on UA-cam use Patreon and/or their platform to sell their own products like, mugs, t-shirts, etc. I think if these larger UA-camrs actually sat down and worked out the costs to benefit ratio ... they would simply run their own server for content and just provide ONE and only ONE link to it from their UA-cam channel.

  • @tunnelportterror
    @tunnelportterror 11 місяців тому +3

    Jeff Beck said, if you start playing guitar at age 8 or 10, by the time you're 30-35 years old, you'll be impressive and remarkable. That's just it. It's all in or nothing. Not everyone has the ability, perseverance, time, lifestyle, financial support to do that. It's the reality of being a musician, or not.
    UA-cam isn't what it used to be, neither is the entire internet. there's a real world out there where we belong. if you're spending more time on the net, than in the real world outside, that's a problem. business or not, whether you get paid or not, is secondary.

  • @JeffWok
    @JeffWok 11 місяців тому +129

    Watching you, Rick, Phillip and the JHS guys always makes me pick up an instrument. That's worth a lot more than I give you guys. Thank you for your hard work. It makes a difference in me.

    • @Rodriyabala
      @Rodriyabala 11 місяців тому

      Phillip who? I'm looking for channel recommendations!

    • @JeffWok
      @JeffWok 11 місяців тому

      @@Rodriyabala @philipconradmusic Philip Conrad, cool dude

  • @msspi764
    @msspi764 11 місяців тому +22

    That last thing, don’t make what you do your identity, is crucial for everyone. People take pride in what they do well. But stuff happens beyond our control that changes that. Maybe it’s a different leadership, maybe it’s retirement or an unplanned job change, maybe it’s health. But what you do isn’t who you are. It took me a while to learn this and it’s something I’ve had to learn more than once.

  • @andrest-pierre6710
    @andrest-pierre6710 11 місяців тому +33

    "Creative jobs don't scale like regular jobs". As a professional architect, I relate so much to the profound meaning of that sentence and everything you said. I remember clearly when your video about burnt out came out, I was king of feeling the same way at the same time. Now it's better, and what is important is to continue being creative, even if it's just for à short period of time in a whole week. Don't ever stop, you're an inspiration.

    • @cowdudefan1236
      @cowdudefan1236 11 місяців тому

      WHO CARES ABOUT MATPAT LEAVING.🤣🤣 MY VIDEOS ARE MUCH BETTER.😁
      IM GLAD HES NOT HERE😂😂...

    • @mattjsherman
      @mattjsherman 11 місяців тому +1

      People think they are artists but they are really artisans. Art is a process of boredom, inspiration, growth and then creation. This process has no schedule, but it does have a pattern.

  • @Hyce777
    @Hyce777 11 місяців тому +1

    Thank you, Rhett. I definitely feel the pressure of "the algorithm" and keeping the balance can be interesting. Not an easy thing but we're all blessed to be here. Cheers!

  • @agusg.t.8950
    @agusg.t.8950 11 місяців тому +46

    I am also quitting watching youtube videos and getting gear
    Too much money for never being happy
    Last week I just connected my strat to my 65 AC30 and though….what the hell on Earth do I need beside that? ❤

    • @colinpadley1897
      @colinpadley1897 11 місяців тому +11

      I wished I'd spent more time learning, and not such much chasing gear

    • @Smart-Alex
      @Smart-Alex 11 місяців тому

      @@colinpadley1897 Everyone is selling or promoting something. Hence all the links to Sweetwater, etc. "Sponsored by", "Promoted links" - all meant to generate revenue. I am too getting tired of videos triggering GAS but there's no money in purely conveying information.

    • @wasabimask
      @wasabimask 11 місяців тому +8

      @@colinpadley1897 Moderate spending is okay, I wouldn't play as nearly as much as i do if I didn't invest sometimes almost a whole paycheck on gear or even more. But gear doesn't make the player.

    • @flashpadxxx
      @flashpadxxx 11 місяців тому +2

      Trust...you will be back...been there ;)

    • @breadnaut
      @breadnaut 11 місяців тому +2

      ​@@wasabimasktry being a drummer and guitarist 😆

  • @jefflee8133
    @jefflee8133 11 місяців тому +67

    Please don’t quit UA-cam!! It’s an honor to be taught by you and your peers like Rick Beato, Tim Pierce and so many other great musicians. Thank you Rhett, for creating such great content.

    • @cowdudefan1236
      @cowdudefan1236 11 місяців тому

      WHO CARES ABOUT MATPAT LEAVING.🤣🤣 MY VIDEOS ARE MUCH BETTER.😁
      IM GLAD HES NOT HERE😂😂...

    • @ROCK-vl5yw
      @ROCK-vl5yw 11 місяців тому

      Grow up prik

  • @carl13220
    @carl13220 11 місяців тому +1

    10:40 "Do not rely on Google or UA-cam for your income". The wisest advice that you get at the beginning of the year 2024 in the internet world.

  • @chetcalhoun613
    @chetcalhoun613 11 місяців тому +4

    Hi Rhett, this video struck a nerve…
    My wife lost her job, and she had 2 choices…work for someone else, or start her own business. We chose to start our own business. That said, the creative part of her job has been given over to running a business-not what she does best. That’s the challenge with everything you do, right?
    A friend of mine sent me a link to Michael E. Gerber’s book about why businesses fail…it’s because you don’t get to do what you did, that made you good! Now, you have to run the business!
    Best advice? Hire people that you can trust to run the business, so you can do what you do best! Thanks for the video…

  • @anthonyhallsworth7113
    @anthonyhallsworth7113 11 місяців тому +1

    Hi Rhett. The part where you say connect with other like minded people really resonated with me.
    I was professional "jobbing musician" for 20yrs then gave up playing professionally to be with my family as I was always working away from home. I started working for the NHS which I did for 18 yrs till my recent retirement.
    I have always writen and recorded my own material and thought retirement would give me time for this, but I became more insular and began to record and produce music less and less. I've recently offered to help others record their music and this has re-invigorated my passion for creating my own material again. Thanks for the video.

  • @TreyStegall
    @TreyStegall 11 місяців тому +34

    I think UA-camrs quit because they run out of ideas for real videos, as evidenced by the fact that everybody is posting a dang video about "Why UA-camrs quit" at the same dang time. Seriously....this is not a dig at Rhett specifically, but it's ridiculous that everyone is giving takes on this dumb subject.

    • @studioTREY
      @studioTREY 11 місяців тому +7

      so true

    • @OTB2002
      @OTB2002 11 місяців тому +7

      Lmao😂😂

    • @richardclark.
      @richardclark. 11 місяців тому +4

      yep. i like how since the algo is throwing quit vids out like parade candy someone just coincidentally has a serious 2 cents to put in.

    • @sean_on_bass
      @sean_on_bass 11 місяців тому +5

      it's just a way to get views, as most of the time the person is not actually quitting.

    • @tedlivermore6955
      @tedlivermore6955 11 місяців тому +3

      Chasing content

  • @AgentJayZ
    @AgentJayZ 11 місяців тому +13

    YT veteran here. Started in 2007. Have followed you almost since your beginning .
    You are totally correct here.
    I never quit my day job, and over the past year, I have let go of the idea of "chasing the algorithm"
    Now, I don't care as much about keeping up to the schedule, I make videos whenever I feel like it, and I am much happier.

    • @good_king_guitarman1334
      @good_king_guitarman1334 11 місяців тому

      Good vids too!!

    • @cowdudefan1236
      @cowdudefan1236 11 місяців тому

      WHO CARES ABOUT MATPAT LEAVING.🤣🤣 MY VIDEOS ARE MUCH BETTER.😁
      IM GLAD HES NOT HERE😂😂...

  • @OilCanHarry2U
    @OilCanHarry2U 11 місяців тому +272

    UA-cam is eating itself.

    • @neiljohnsen276
      @neiljohnsen276 11 місяців тому +5

      Most do.

    • @Jason_Lindholm
      @Jason_Lindholm 11 місяців тому +2

      Agreed

    • @HankMorris-el6jg
      @HankMorris-el6jg 11 місяців тому +24

      My space was awesome for musicians. Rip my space

    • @FurtiveSkeptical
      @FurtiveSkeptical 11 місяців тому

      Eating the creators is what YT does. Runs them on a treadmill, arbitrary demonetizations, no accountability, gleaning the lion's share of the benefit, until they implode or fall over bloodless.
      A bloated parasite that has us all riveted to the sight of it's grotesque writhing and feeding.
      That's what YT has become, so big it's eyes cant tell what it is eating anymore.

    • @nuthinbutlove
      @nuthinbutlove 11 місяців тому +9

      And it's a shame because it's a really great platform. Hopefully the next one will compare.

  • @IndigoJo
    @IndigoJo 11 місяців тому +1

    What I've noticed is a trend for people making videos about why people are quitting UA-cam. I've actually not seen any "why I'm quitting UA-cam" videos, only people talking about people talking about quitting. They often have exactly the same intro, with references to the same group of people (Tom Scott is a name that keeps cropping up). Rick Beato's video on this starts with more or less the same as does Marquess Brownlee. What's this all about? Is this some bizarre awareness stunt for something or other?
    (Actually, I've noticed that there is a lot less non-professional content on YT over the past year or so; people talking about things that have happened in their lives, about medical or dental treatment for example, and much of it has moved to TikTok which is a much inferior platform. But none of them make a video about why they've quit. They just do.)

  • @billyf.otissongsaboutlife893
    @billyf.otissongsaboutlife893 11 місяців тому +4

    Nothing like an attitude of gratitude Rhett. These are things we GET to do. It implies gratitude. Thanks for the message!!!!

  • @LowEndUniversity
    @LowEndUniversity 11 місяців тому

    New to this channel, and I'm only at 3:48 but I've never seen my own thoughts on being a UA-camr summed up more concisely as a musician who did all the same things beforehand. I know it isn't the core point of the video, but that perspective hit home for me. Cheers, Rhett!

  • @Wermode
    @Wermode 11 місяців тому +9

    This is why Corey Congilio is killing it. He has so many different, independent, creative outlets for his tireless work: his session work, live gigs, Teachable courses, TrueFire, and industry connections.

  • @nine9whitepony526
    @nine9whitepony526 9 місяців тому

    Man that was very heartfelt.
    One of the things I love about your channel is that you are so real. There's nothing foney about you, nothing is an act, you are just you.

  • @UpliftingRiffs
    @UpliftingRiffs 11 місяців тому +4

    Thanks for sharing Rhett. Starting my channel almost 2 years ago and feels like a grind sometimes with content creation. It's a tough process but thanks for speaking from the heart with words of encouragement. Finding a group of like creators is key, something I need to do for sure.

  • @Ksantipacat
    @Ksantipacat 11 місяців тому +5

    Thanks for the video Rhett. I am a professional opera singer who was sidelined during the pandemic. I took up the guitar, something I had been wanting to learn since I was a kid, but circumstances always thwarted that happening. My teacher is a jazz player, and studying guitar from a jazz perspective has opened up an entirely new creative world for me, musically speaking. I totally agree that it has reinvigorated my love for music, and broadened my understanding of how I do what I do on stage. Always enjoy your content!

  • @_israelferraro
    @_israelferraro 11 місяців тому +1

    Great video! So insightful! I'm a musician myself and started posting videos last year. It's very helpful to hear from someone who's been doing it a while and hearing the takeaways from it.

  • @dasherf17
    @dasherf17 11 місяців тому +1

    I'm glad you're sticking around! I enjoy and appreciate your information, delivery of the information and your personality.
    Keep pushing...

  • @Johnsmusic416
    @Johnsmusic416 11 місяців тому +1

    I’ve never seen videos come up on my feed about UA-camrs quitting.
    But, sure, I can see people getting burnt out walking around with a camera all the time trying to come up with fresh or new content.
    But why announce it?
    They’re not under contract, just post when you have a good idea.
    It’s like people posting that they’re leaving FaceBook, just stop using it if you’re burnt out, or use it when you’re inspired.

  • @RandomVideoCircus
    @RandomVideoCircus 11 місяців тому +1

    Everyone is leaving now because UA-cam wants you to pay for platform space with their new promotion feature. UA-cam figures if we stop sharing your videos, even to your subscribers, then you will be forced to pay for platform space. I mentioned this in the “think media” live chat, and they kicked me out and scolded me for it. So what does that tell you?

  • @worldprog
    @worldprog 11 місяців тому +3

    I have learned a lot watching all of you. I am more encouraged than discouraged to try and build something new and interesting. Thank you, Rhett.

  • @neiljohnsen276
    @neiljohnsen276 11 місяців тому +29

    It is fascinating to watch all this. UA-camrs quit. The ones who haven't. Make videos about it...

    • @AdvenuringTime
      @AdvenuringTime 11 місяців тому +8

      I think it's a microcosm of UA-cam as a whole. Nothings been the same since creators started making money, UA-cam isn't anyone's side project its their job and the Meta is so defined and competitive that the most interesting videos are the poorly recorded 0 sub channel ones of some guy just talking into a camera.

    • @jrkul393
      @jrkul393 11 місяців тому +1

      and all at the same time

    • @BenDover-un6wm
      @BenDover-un6wm 11 місяців тому +1

      Videos like these bring views ;) They are all at it!

    • @louissanderson719
      @louissanderson719 11 місяців тому +4

      @@AdvenuringTimeyeah. This video is jumping on the back of other ones people have posted. Just trying to feed the algorithm with pointless shit

    • @Zooral45
      @Zooral45 3 місяці тому

      Even more fascinating, this is basically a reaction video to someone who made a video about someone who made a video about quitting. ffs

  • @mannatomemories
    @mannatomemories 11 місяців тому +1

    UA-cam has changed something in how they promote videos. My views have tanked since the first of the year.

  • @d3w4yn3
    @d3w4yn3 11 місяців тому +27

    I've seen plenty of blue-collar workers in this same quandary... if they have a lot of over-time hours open to them, it becomes quite easy to run away with obsessing, to the point of isolating from friends, family, peers, everyone. Isolation causes cognitive dissonance, which threatens mental health.

    • @Mujcanal
      @Mujcanal 11 місяців тому +1

      100%

    • @myhomeonthenet3120
      @myhomeonthenet3120 11 місяців тому +2

      Great point, well said. There is much I feel sometimes creatives misread maybe what they feel is unique to their own Avenue. As an aircraft engineer for many years before becoming a musician I’ve drawn so much from my engineering life to help other musicians understand points they feel is just linked to being a creative. Much love one and all. Ch’O

    • @youKnowWho3311
      @youKnowWho3311 11 місяців тому +4

      I started watching Rhett right around the time I started working in tech from home. I got Burnt bad this year, some due to isolation, which was just part of the job. It's a hard life being locked in a cube with no one at the water cooler to tell jokes to. Especially when most of your days are 12+ hours. YT has been my water cooler. Live streams, etc.

    • @vincentkingsdale8334
      @vincentkingsdale8334 11 місяців тому +2

      Exactly how does isolation cause cognitive dissonance? Im genuinely curious. Edit: maybe they really want the overtime money, but don't feel like working even though they think they should? Is that what you mean?

    • @d3w4yn3
      @d3w4yn3 11 місяців тому +1

      @@vincentkingsdale8334 no, lack of interaction with anyone else makes you feel more and more disconnected from people, sometimes to the degree that nobody helps you keep unreasonable feelings in check, or gives you some kind of feedback on your thoughts and ideas.

  • @MetinBolatt
    @MetinBolatt 11 місяців тому

    Thank you my dear friend for sharing..l enjoyed watching and l felt myself in relief about something as a musician ..l took my part from this great video .thank you again🙏

  • @robmattsonmusic
    @robmattsonmusic 11 місяців тому

    I am glad I listened to my Father. When I was about 14-15 my Dad asked me what I want to do for a living. I am 58 now. I told him I wanted to be a musician. He kindly told me that 1-2% REALLY make a living doing that. He recommended I keep playing, but get a vocation in case I ever wanted to support a family and lifestyle and to boot, I can buy as many amplifiers as I want to. I’ve played with quite a few bands while being a sports chiropractor and now the new outlet is writing tunes and experimenting with social media. I guess it’s a retirement gig I am working towards, and so that I don’t die while leaving my ideas on the hard drive. Thanks for the perspective you detailed.

  • @Martos59
    @Martos59 11 місяців тому +3

    As a old musician I’ve loved your channel and Ricks as well. It’s reinvigorated my love of music. Thanks for all the information you’ve shared, I’ve gained a lot of gear info from your channel and I love your playing as well as you focus on feel. Keep it up if you can!!

  • @juergenkulmermusic
    @juergenkulmermusic 11 місяців тому

    I am looking forward to see what you do. I mean there is everyday a new person that sees you the very first time. I think that is the number one reason to keep going if you want to.

  • @CharlesBallowe
    @CharlesBallowe 11 місяців тому +3

    I've seen more "why UA-camrs quit" videos than "I quit" videos.

  • @mirandacaldwell1292
    @mirandacaldwell1292 11 місяців тому

    Thanks buddy- I don’t wanna be a UA-camr but I find all your stuff interesting and easy to listen to. Found you through Rick B awhile back.

  • @MarkShian
    @MarkShian 9 місяців тому

    This is so good Rhett. This is what keeps me coming back to your channel. You're so real and so helpful to the music community. Thank you for this video.

  • @andypendley3876
    @andypendley3876 11 місяців тому +3

    Well said, Rhett. I appreciate your channel and perspective. Thanks!

  • @theinsfrijonds
    @theinsfrijonds 11 місяців тому +1

    Great video! I’ve watched quite a few of these videos talking about people quitting UA-cam, but this one was far away the one worth my time! Order and strategy almost seem like the antithesis of creativity.
    The reality is is that the digital bubble burst at the end of 2022 and there’s not as much money being pumped into add sense by advertisers. People have gone from making the content that they want to to pandering to the algorithm. Also, they just completely revamped the algorithm last year. From what I understand, it doesn’t work anything like it used to.

  • @AnniottOfficial
    @AnniottOfficial 11 місяців тому +1

    I may just end up as another spec in the youtube comments section but just want to show my appreciation for you and this channel. You helped me start my journey playing guitar and improve a great deal along the way

  • @chewchy9052
    @chewchy9052 11 місяців тому

    Ty for making this video.. It helps a lot shedding light, as well as understanding all the hassle and key not to limit focus on unpredictable outcome, but still have fun creating..

  • @joedonnelly8179
    @joedonnelly8179 11 місяців тому +1

    Thanks Rhett. Your channel has taught and inspired me a LOT. You can take it to heart that your generosity with your creativity has touched many lives! Keep up the great work.

  • @mcmlxv9827
    @mcmlxv9827 11 місяців тому +13

    When a person turns a hobby into job, it no longer is a hobby. Some people can deal with it, many lose the joy in the hobby. There are many "you-tubers" that have no creativity or talent but want to make money.

  • @cashway0420
    @cashway0420 11 місяців тому +4

    I think I need to quit watching UA-cam at least for a while, it's become an addiction and way too time consuming.

  • @cameronuniversityitvr6457
    @cameronuniversityitvr6457 11 місяців тому +1

    This is all true of every small business owner, regardless of the business.

  • @stevensmith5626
    @stevensmith5626 11 місяців тому

    Well said Rhett. Keep the excitement. I’ve been a programmer for over 50 years and still love what I do. Looking forward to seeing more from you.

  • @lockedowng
    @lockedowng 11 місяців тому +1

    The whole creative jobs don't scale is not a creative problem. It's a business owner problem. Say a person creates a landscaping business because they are passionate about it and it does well, eventually they are spending their days doing zero landscaping. Think of any business and the end result is the same. If you start a business and it succeeds, your job becomes running a business. That problem is not exclusive to creators.

  • @ChickenLittleOfficial
    @ChickenLittleOfficial 11 місяців тому +1

    I remember seeing Rhett post a poll trying to gauge interest in a patreon and there were so many votes for no, and then the post was deleted. It’s sad to see how much people value free content and yet scoff at the idea of paying for media/entertainment/educational content.

  • @GuitarExpress
    @GuitarExpress 11 місяців тому +5

    I think a lot of us just want to quit social media in general

    • @ourclarioncall
      @ourclarioncall 11 місяців тому +1

      Done it many times
      It’s like a weight lifting off your shoulders
      Hard to explain
      But it’s got completely detach from all of it for a season

  • @congamike1
    @congamike1 11 місяців тому

    As a consumer, I don't like how google tracks me, I don't like google censoring content that I want to watch, I don't like objectionable commercials in the middle of "meditation music" or any presentation that I am enjoying,
    I'm spending a lot of time in Rumble these days.

  • @dividedbytimestudios
    @dividedbytimestudios 11 місяців тому +2

    Like normal, one channel makes a video about people quitting, now here comes everyone else on same topic

  • @thisistimwoods
    @thisistimwoods 10 місяців тому

    Good talk Rhett, your channel is great. Thank you

  • @KellyDavidMusic
    @KellyDavidMusic 11 місяців тому

    Excellent video, Rhett. You are talking from the heart and that's what it's all about.

  • @Scraps-nt6xy
    @Scraps-nt6xy 11 місяців тому +13

    These are all just legacy creators who came up when UA-cam was a different animal. Now it’s moved to shorts and they don’t want to adapt. I don’t really feel bad for them. I have to work a soul crushing job 10 hours a day just to barely pay my bills, these people have turned making videos into upwards of multimillion dollar empires. Good on them, glad they can retire comfortably AND early. Don’t care why they quit, don’t need a long winded explanation from them, don’t need the drama, they’re not my friends, they’re one step removed from essentially being actors. Just say making videos isn’t fun anymore and move on

    • @BOOLsheet
      @BOOLsheet 11 місяців тому +1

      What’s your soul crushing job?

    • @Scraps-nt6xy
      @Scraps-nt6xy 11 місяців тому +1

      @@BOOLsheet working in an heavy machinery assembly factory. 10 hours a day pushed to the very last minute to get as many product as possible off of the line, not much alternative opportunity in the area, was never given a chance to leave my home “zone,” if you want to call it that. Theoretically when I was younger I guess I could have thrown caution to the wind and just left and seen what happened but I didn’t want to take that much of a risk because I had no plan or friends or family outside of where I’m from if things went south

    • @HEG-Z
      @HEG-Z 11 місяців тому

      Woah. Barely paying bills is just life in the 2020's, but a soul crushing job is a choice. If you are here watching Rhett, make moves and do something you enjoy! (I dont live in the US so am lucky not to have Healthcare or low minimum wage worries etc) but millions of people use these channels to get through days of their soul crushing jobs. So for some people, the stability of these channels is important to them. Just my 2 cents in return of yours...

    • @BOOLsheet
      @BOOLsheet 11 місяців тому

      @@Scraps-nt6xy gotcha. You’re fairly articulate so I didn’t think heavy machinery assembly would be the answer. It does sound like you’ve sold yourself short.

  • @dag221
    @dag221 11 місяців тому +2

    I notice the trend of peopling making videos about trends that get them lots of views on the trending topic. And then people like me feel the need to comment which influences the algorithm to promote the video to more people which is gets the trendy video topic more views which proves the point it's good to make click bait videos and the then it's just one big continious circle of trending nonsense.

  • @carobinson1162
    @carobinson1162 11 місяців тому

    Hey, Rhett. Just wanted to say thanks for addressing this issue. I'm suffering from burnout in my profession. I've been a commercial photographer for over 20 years now. I've taken a few of your suggestions about finding other professionals in my field to share ideas and grievances. It's helping. Keep up the good work, Man.

  • @alfonzo9
    @alfonzo9 10 місяців тому

    We all appreciate all that you undoubtedly luv to do, Sharing all aspects of Creating the gorgeous sounds of Music
    Thxu for not Quitting🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

  • @grassZgreenNgreenZaBitBlu
    @grassZgreenNgreenZaBitBlu 11 місяців тому +4

    It means a lot to hear someone talk about what makes sense for them on a deeper level and wanting to help others with it. Feels good to be one of the many trusted receivers of such heartfelt declarations. Congratulations on having figured out where to go and on having found the resources to keep it going. It's always a work in progress I guess, as you seem to imply, so good luck and I hope you keep enjoying the ride!

    • @cowdudefan1236
      @cowdudefan1236 11 місяців тому

      WHO CARES ABOUT MATPAT LEAVING.🤣🤣 MY VIDEOS ARE MUCH BETTER.😁
      IM GLAD HES NOT HERE😂😂...

  • @JoshGordonGuitar
    @JoshGordonGuitar 11 місяців тому

    EVERY beginner UA-camr (and even experienced ones) should watch this video! My channel is super niche and small, yet monetized. It's certainly not my main income source but yeah, it's my creative outlet as I play cover and tribute band gigs. Even for a small channel us "little guys" can experience burnout too. And definitely the stress thinking of multiple ways to get our channel bigger. My solution was to just keep my initial mindset...create the videos for the passion I have, to share knowledge, and to create. For me, the rest is gravy...and I still have FUN doing this. Thanks so much for this video!

  • @jono2919
    @jono2919 11 місяців тому

    Being a professional is doing a job that sometimes you don’t always want to do, but you do anyway, because you are good at it, and at its core you love doing. Push through it. It’s your job.

  • @SuperCragster
    @SuperCragster 11 місяців тому +8

    You're genuineness comes through and has always been the core of your content. Keep doing what you do Rhett.

  • @johngoodman9380
    @johngoodman9380 11 місяців тому +1

    As others have said or tried to say UA-cam channels in their infancy are more entertaining to watch. As money and what it brings works its way into your work it becomes less appealing to watchers. I'm a watcher and that's the way I have felt for many years.

  • @SeawellStudios
    @SeawellStudios 11 місяців тому +2

    Great video! As a fellow content creator that was getting pretty burned out...I really needed to hear this. I appreciate it! 👊🏼

  • @AFNacapella
    @AFNacapella 11 місяців тому +4

    let's be honest here, e.g. Tom Scott said explicitly his 10 year run of weekly videos is coming to an end, not his youtubing in general. he ended a series, not his career, and already announced that a few months ago...

  • @thelastnic
    @thelastnic 11 місяців тому

    Thanks for doing this. I do watch episodes and its a quality broadcast and I have learned alot. its alot of work that's taken for granted because you have excellent production skills; video,audio, scripts all top notch.

  • @johnhajewski1343
    @johnhajewski1343 11 місяців тому

    Thank you! Congrats on your success. Definitely find some peace. Keep going.

  • @Hbomb731
    @Hbomb731 11 місяців тому +1

    Just remember that your guitar, in whatever shape or form, is what makes your channel. Just don’t do a vid on taxes or “my summer vacation” and I’ll always be here to watch and LEARN. Thanks Rhett!

  • @EricMakingWaves
    @EricMakingWaves 11 місяців тому +1

    I think the keyword is business. If you see it for what it is, a business, then you can run a channel without sinking your whole identity into it.

  • @Ten2More
    @Ten2More 11 місяців тому

    I hope this perspective will sink in. UA-cam making it easier to get things out there does not make learning and “paying your dues” through time playing an instrument or doing something not necessary. You need to spend time getting good at anything to expect consistent results. Be a lifelong learner. If you don’t want to work to get good doing something - you are just fronting and being a poser trying to appear better than one really is. Success is not a trick - it takes some luck but luck isn’t everything. There is skill involved.

  • @jaygallamore562
    @jaygallamore562 11 місяців тому +1

    For what it’s worth, you and some of your peers have inspired me. You have taught me to play guitar, to learn other instruments, to learn and love music theory, and to explore other endeavors such as writing music and recording. Do what is right for you but know you have had a large, positive impact on others.

  • @etobicokeguitarschool
    @etobicokeguitarschool 11 місяців тому

    Really appreciate this perspective, Rhett. For me being an educator, I'd been down the path of putting my band "on hold" (or at least, as the lesser priority) for the sake of my business, and I felt sucked dry and lost my sense of identity. But I felt a lot more invigorated when I started prioritizing balance and making sure to pursue both, brainstorming ways to keep both afloat and manage the various obligations that both entail, instead of making it one or the other. If I hadn't done that, my identity would very much be tied solely to my teaching and while I do love it, I don't want to end up hating it because of it enveloping me entirely. There's more I want to do.
    Now I'm faced with a new challenge - getting back in the creative space after both the lockdowns over the last few years and having a bunch of unrecorded material sitting on the backburner had me feeling apathetic about being creative in general. The band is getting more productive again, and that feels good, and I'm also pursuing a solo project to experiment with ideas that don't fully fit with the main band, and it's tricky balancing it and committing the energy to create when it's needed after my work obligations are taken care of. But that's a "me" thing to figure out.
    But I digress. Thanks for the video; really appreciate your perspectives and overall authenticity in a UA-cam culture that can at times be very toxic and annoying. This was primarily about UA-camrs quitting, but there was a lot for me to take away from it as well. Cheers.

  • @CANNIMAGINE
    @CANNIMAGINE 11 місяців тому

    As a creator, everyone has to deal with this same thing. I toured with club bands most of my young life and earned my living playing cover music and a few originals. When I hit my 40's I decided to go back to school and became an RN like my wife. The music biz is tougher now than it was when I was doing it. I have a studio similar to yours in my home and recently retired from healthcare. My bandmates who kept following the music dream are in their 60's and 70's playing for peanuts in bars with no retirement and small SS checks. Having fun while young but planning for old age is my best advice.

  • @wilkeymusic2
    @wilkeymusic2 11 місяців тому +1

    Excellent video brother! You brought up some difficult topics here for creatives and musicians to navigate. It is always a dance "keeping the creative light on" in the midst of making a living and life in general, but your insight here and honesty is so needed and helpful. Bless you for sharing this and continued success for your channel and career. ✊🏽✊🏽

  • @biiMendo
    @biiMendo 11 місяців тому

    This applies to a lot in life, Rhett. Thanks for taking the time to make this video and share it with the rest of us. Take care of yourself!

  • @TheAdjacents-ABQ
    @TheAdjacents-ABQ 11 місяців тому

    Glad to know you are not dropping off the platform. I agree with you that YT is a teaching and learning platform. Cheers

  • @chrishowitt9654
    @chrishowitt9654 11 місяців тому +1

    You're definitely one of my favourite UA-camr's Rhett. In particular my tone and sound would not be where it is today if it weren't for you. Oh, and you made me buy a Telecaster, which I'll never regret.
    Thank you.

  • @dnah2k
    @dnah2k 11 місяців тому

    I still think that your “Is Tone Really in the Hands?” video was some of the best creative UA-cam content I’ve ever seen. Both the musical and filming format inspired a lot of us.

  • @theragingdolphinsmaniac4696
    @theragingdolphinsmaniac4696 11 місяців тому

    You nailed it Rhett. Speaking as a professional artist and college professor, there is a BIG difference between creative/artistic out of interest and passion, and being a creative professional. Being creative on your own is fun and rewarding. Professionals apply talents to projects we have ZERO interest in because we want to get paid, and that income comes with responsibility.

  • @jackprice7828
    @jackprice7828 11 місяців тому

    Rhett "the dog that caught the car" is a perfect analogy! I love UA-cam as a musical education tool, but I am not a UA-camr myself. However a similar burnout has set in. Having spent the last 10 years improving my theory, ear training and playing skills, somehow the fun factor and passion has plateaued. The effect is the fun creative part has taken a back seat to my energies going into the job/business side.

  • @maggie_charm
    @maggie_charm 11 місяців тому

    I‘m in a nine to five job, so this here is not exactly my department… But wouldn‘t our world be duller without you! So thanks for keeping it up, but take care for your beloved ones in first place. They are your pillar and strength 😊

  • @Amish_Trivedi
    @Amish_Trivedi 11 місяців тому +1

    I have to say this is how I fell into academia in a lot of ways. Teaching is the income stream and writing work is the creative thing. Great thoughts here!

  • @LiamKillen
    @LiamKillen 11 місяців тому

    So funny- I committed to UA-cam in 2018 too and I was also in big part a hired gun as a drummer before doing this.
    Thanks for this video! 😊
    Shoutout to the Digitakt too!

  • @crossroads900
    @crossroads900 11 місяців тому

    Super awesome Rhett!! I made a comment on one of your videos that was somewhat related to this, and I say Bravo! These platforms are absolutely a privilege, to all of us. Sadly, these kinds of free indulgences come at the price of responsibility, and I say you nailed it my friend. Educating people on these types of sneaky pitfalls especially your last point, in my opinion ultimately could save a life. Barring that extreme, the rest is so good for folks that are looking to educate and expand in ways that we normally couldn't. Love the channel partner, very informative and have learned a lot from you. Please don't stop creating, just keep educating and it will reward.

  • @mattdelany6799
    @mattdelany6799 11 місяців тому

    They are quitting, because they watched Tory Slusher play guitar, and they discovered that no matter how much they “shed”, they will never even come close. My buddy played a bar last night. All covers, and the owner said he could only pay them with beer. It costs 250,000 to get any song on a chart. Most acts pay to play, And when they do, it’s decibel meters, and backing tracks.

  • @ReiMonCoH
    @ReiMonCoH 11 місяців тому +3

    UA-cam is Advertising.
    An easy way to target your specific audience and direct them where you want them to go to buy your “product”

    • @ourclarioncall
      @ourclarioncall 11 місяців тому

      My conclusion
      Your product or service is what will make you money . Perhaps make the product first and have it ready to buy
      Then all your UA-cam videos are basically marketing your product (with some fun, community, entertainment etc thrown in)

  • @BassGtar
    @BassGtar 11 місяців тому

    Thank you for your honesty on this subject. Most folks make you think this is all fun but it’s a real job.

  • @samuelhatman8995
    @samuelhatman8995 11 місяців тому

    Truly, thank -you- for sticking around! I am preparing to re-launch, maybe this summer, with the aid of an instructor, new ideas, an intact unrelated day job for 18+ years, and a pension... yep, that old. So AdSense? Fine. Patreon? Maybe... But engaging useful content? Yes... My hope and prayer. Thanks to you Rhett, and that community you speak of. I think I subscribe most everyone you've mentioned over the years.

  • @robg1996
    @robg1996 11 місяців тому

    It becomes work and like many businesses, the hardest thing in the world is sustaining and growing the business. Staying relevant in your business is so difficult. Staying focused is so hard. You’re doing great

  • @markeadicicco631
    @markeadicicco631 11 місяців тому

    Rhett I have been watching your videos for awhile now and always entertained by what u bring to the table. Thank you x1,000,000 for all of your creative ideas, it brings me entertainment and excitement on my commute home from work!

  • @ThomasBrunkard
    @ThomasBrunkard Місяць тому

    I just hit the monetization threshold and came back to this. I have taken notes! Thanks Rhett.

  • @GaragebandandBeyond
    @GaragebandandBeyond 11 місяців тому

    I did it last year pretty much. I've been uploading since 2009. But needed to move on. I do still think in terms of "That's good video idea". I will upload again someday.... but it's never going to be the same.

  • @kingcormack8004
    @kingcormack8004 11 місяців тому +8

    It has been really enjoyable watching you, Rick Beato and Dave Immorato (sp) evolve your YT presence. You did a good job adapting to changing conditions and adding to the zeitgeist. It may not last forever but you have helped so many on their musical journeys by direct teaching and your own example. Thanks Rhett!

  • @TheOneGoodRoad
    @TheOneGoodRoad 11 місяців тому

    Thx for sharing your thoughts. Very sound advice. Videos like these ones is why I even follow certain "creators" . You hit the nail on the head about what UA-cam is and what it isn't. With the introduction of UA-cam Shorts and the Search engine getting more tailored towards shoving Shorts in your face, it can be frustrating the company direction but with algorithm finding me videos like yours there's hope..

  • @Pelonius
    @Pelonius 11 місяців тому

    I’m 3 minutes into this video and the first thing I think of is why I subscribe to Rhett… I love to see the simplicity and the love of music… no matter the genre or style. I followed Rhett for a while but wasn’t really into his content until he did the Deco video… I love the composition he played in that video and watch it at least once a month for that… I bought that pedal because of those sounds… but more than that I felt Rhett truly believed in the sound and truly loved it… I also loved it but knowing he made the video because this pedal was a game changer for him convinced me. I have watched every video I can find on that pedal and keep going back to Rhett’s. I say this all because that was an authentic video Rhett, we all are attracted to authenticity. I would rather watch a video of you struggling to finish your studio than for a piece of gear you don’t believe in. Life and art are about struggles, be real and I will watch… pander to an algorithm and you will loose me.

  • @tjdultra6982
    @tjdultra6982 11 місяців тому +1

    I think the musician YT community is far better off compared to tech YT community just because musicians can go full-time musician/songwriter once they reach a particular "YT popularity" and leverage that in their music career and paying their bills. Music Gear UA-camrs though can be a bit more challenging because like tech, music gear ebbs and flows and if youre not as flexible like hands-on musicians eventually you'll struggle to make ends meet like those Tech UA-camrs. MKBHD really made some good points in his video and so are you! 😊