How To Make It As An Artist | Luther Mallory | TEDxStMaryCSSchool

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  • Опубліковано 14 чер 2024
  • Luther's popular SOTA (State Of The Artist) Newsletter discusses the struggle, the dream, the joy, and the brutal frustration of being an artist, and is read by thousands of artists and entrepreneurs. Get it in your email at this link: www.luthermalloryproductions.com Follow Luther on Instagram here: luthermallory Luther Mallory is an Artist and Performance Coach specializing in Stage Psychology. As a coach, he has worked with more than 500 artists over the last 5 years, helping them overcome the mental and emotional barriers they face while performing on stage.
    Luther has worked with artists represented by Universal, Sony, Warner, Coalition Music, The JUNOS, Maple, and many other industry leaders. He is the Performance Coach for Canada's Music Incubator's acclaimed Artist Entrepreneur Program, and for the Allan Slaight JUNO Master Class.
    Luther's stage expertise comes from 1000 shows as front man of his former Toronto-based band, Crush Luther, as well as his current project, House Of Goobata. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

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  • @IArkProject
    @IArkProject 3 роки тому +135

    How could this talk not be more popular? This is incredible.

    • @Luthermallory
      @Luthermallory 3 роки тому +5

      Hey Manuel, thank you so much for watching and enjoying my friend.

    • @monty510
      @monty510 Рік тому

      Agreed, so powerful.

    • @monty510
      @monty510 Рік тому

      @@Luthermallory as you can see... I needed this cause I'm using an online alias, "George", instead of my real name 🤣

    • @corrijackson
      @corrijackson Рік тому

      My thoughts exactly !

    • @stevelenores5637
      @stevelenores5637 Рік тому +2

      I didn't like it. It was about being different. Nothing to do with art.

  • @deansworld2047
    @deansworld2047 4 роки тому +67

    This is the realest thing I've ever heard

    • @Luthermallory
      @Luthermallory 4 роки тому +2

      Thanks my friend! Much appreciated.

  • @rosequartz4102
    @rosequartz4102 2 роки тому +40

    Making it for me as an artist and a recent widow means supporting myself and my kids without having to lower myself to asking my parents for help paying my rent. But I also believe in making affordable art that ANYONE can buy because to own original art is such a great feeling. I feel stuck between a rock and a hard place.

    • @phillipschmidtpottery
      @phillipschmidtpottery 2 роки тому +6

      I feel ya there. My solution? Price your art what it is actually worth, giving you actual money for your hard work. Then, give away your art to those who you are talking about. If you give someone something that’s worth $50 that’s nice, but what if you gave people works of art that were valued at and sold for thousands instead? Same amount of time and effort for you, but the value is increased for you, your collectors, and those you give your works to. You can only underprice your work so much before you lose interest because you’re not getting paid what you know you’re worth.

    • @heathermeadows85
      @heathermeadows85 Рік тому +1

      I was about to say the same as Phillip. A proper paycheck gives you the freedom to be generous.

  • @kimmelanson1475
    @kimmelanson1475 4 роки тому +76

    Amazing! so PROUD to say that I grew up with this awesome guy from elementary right through high school and he has ALWAYS been such a genuine, kind and talented young man!

    • @Luthermallory
      @Luthermallory 3 роки тому +5

      Aye! Nice to hear from you Kim. One of the very rare people in this thread that knows Jason Pierce. lol. ADHS forever!!

  • @lalajean452
    @lalajean452 3 роки тому +72

    He's right fitting in is the most terrible , regretable decision i made . When i was little ive been told that grade will define who you are , it will lead to you a successful happy life and as a kid i obeyed them and study hard , i was top 3 and top 2 for how many year on my elementary amd middle school years , high school thats where i struggle to go back at the top , ive becoming a little competitive and judging people if their going to be smarter or dumber than me then until i just gave up i accept the fact that i cant go back up to top 2 and will never go up to top 1 . My friends at that time said to me grades doesnt define who you are , its just a number all people are unique and smart on their own way . Until then i never judge people if their smarter or dumber than me , i said to myself everyone is smart on thier own way and have unique talent . My punishment for fitting in ? I lost my creativity at that time , i never know that i have talent in painting all i know is i know how to sing and dance . I stop dancing because they want me to study hard . Thankgoodness , 2017 all my talent blow off in just one year , i start to practice dancing again and i start to paint water color and in acrylic i start to learn guitar , i start to create beats , learn about music producing , start photography , start to create new hobby like diamond painting . At that time i regret why i didnt enhance and found out all this talent of my but as i think of it im actually thankful that it appear at not little too early and not little too late . Now dont care about people around me . They say i will not be successful as an artist but i know someday , I WILL HAVE A HAPPY LIFE AS AN ARTIST .

    • @Luthermallory
      @Luthermallory 3 роки тому +8

      I smiled reading this because it is profoundly obvious that you know exactly who you are. You will have a happy life as an Artist. There is no doubt. Thanks for sharing.

    • @midnightecstacy7354
      @midnightecstacy7354 2 роки тому +2

      Literally me💔

  • @BrentKamrath
    @BrentKamrath 4 місяці тому +3

    He looks great in those jeans!

  • @AdeFAkamo
    @AdeFAkamo 2 роки тому +8

    One of the most profound videos I’ve seen in a while.
    Usually don’t post in UA-cam comments section but just wanted to say I’m grateful to have found this while on my journey 🙏🏿

  • @benjamin.barrile
    @benjamin.barrile 5 років тому +35

    Profound words from a man who truly understands the artist psyche. Excellent talk.

    • @Luthermallory
      @Luthermallory 4 роки тому

      What a thing to say! Thanks so much Ben.

  • @aliyashakirova3668
    @aliyashakirova3668 Рік тому +8

    “If you not love me at least hate me” Artist
    That’s powerful! Thank you 😍😍

  • @chalaspeciale145
    @chalaspeciale145 4 роки тому +32

    So inspiring Luth! I literally cry and get goosebumps every time I watch this. You're incredible!

    • @Luthermallory
      @Luthermallory 4 роки тому +1

      Thank you thank you for the help my Queen..

    • @Kapojos
      @Kapojos 2 роки тому

      Huh why? He says nothing new or inspiring…

    • @chalaspeciale145
      @chalaspeciale145 2 роки тому +1

      @@Kapojos yes he does! His talk is amazing and he's the most incredible performance coach. Here's a thought - maybe if you don't have anything positive to say, keep it to yourself?

    • @Kapojos
      @Kapojos 2 роки тому

      @@chalaspeciale145 definitely no

    • @chalaspeciale145
      @chalaspeciale145 2 роки тому

      @@Kapojos ppl like you are the reason why 2021 was such a terrible year. Keep being you buddy! You're a shining light to the world 🕯

  • @RozalindMacPhail
    @RozalindMacPhail 5 років тому +12

    Luther, you are an inspiration to so many of us! Well done!

    • @Luthermallory
      @Luthermallory 4 роки тому +1

      Roz! Thank you so much for watching!

  • @johnnyangel6983
    @johnnyangel6983 3 роки тому +6

    THIS IS THE BEST THING IVE SEEN ON UA-cam IN SO LONG THANK YOU

    • @Luthermallory
      @Luthermallory 3 роки тому

      Hey Johnny, thank you so much, I appreciate the caps lock and I'm happy it hit you the way it did.

  • @ForrestMortifee
    @ForrestMortifee 4 роки тому +4

    YES LUUUTHAAA!!! So good to hear you present this material again, it literally changed me bruv and still is. bam Bam !

    • @Luthermallory
      @Luthermallory 4 роки тому +1

      YOU are an inspiration my dear friend. Thank you Clear!

  • @AngeloMeditation
    @AngeloMeditation 5 місяців тому

    Best TED talk ever!
    Is about the quality of humans and how we forgot who we really are. Is not about science, medicine or other things that just keep us far from our essence: Peaceful Souls that want to create and share what we love with others.
    Thank you Luther!
    Best wishes to all POSITIVE CREATORS there. We need you!

  • @mileyswift289
    @mileyswift289 2 роки тому +4

    This is damn good. You spoke out your heart and so I feel connected.

  • @ambedo128
    @ambedo128 4 роки тому +5

    This is making me smile so much!!!

    • @Luthermallory
      @Luthermallory 3 роки тому

      This is the epitome of a feel-good comment. Thank you for this.

  • @Isabella-mj9nm
    @Isabella-mj9nm Рік тому

    one of the BEST tedx talks!!

  • @Keshiaaa
    @Keshiaaa 2 роки тому

    An incredibly honest, vulnerable talk

  • @iamadam1914
    @iamadam1914 2 роки тому

    This is my favorite ted talk of all time.

  • @judyakkad3174
    @judyakkad3174 3 роки тому

    I love this guy! thanks for the great talk

  • @DaphneGsell
    @DaphneGsell 3 роки тому

    I really needed this at the moment, thank you!

  • @asan4106
    @asan4106 3 роки тому +12

    Love this...came at the right time too haha.
    I am attending art school but I want to drop out because its making me hate art. I also want to start a business but the doubt/risk of dropping out to learn and grow on my own is killing me!!

    • @Luthermallory
      @Luthermallory 3 роки тому +3

      Art school can be tricky eh? Look at it this way and let me know if it resonates: art school is only teaching you the "technical" side of creating your art - How to speak the language of your art better. Separate that from the "expressive" side of your art. You're sharpening the language you use express your art, and in turn your life, with more clarity and confidence.
      It's also very possible that it's not for you and you can learn it on your own since you appear to have the entrepreneurial drive. I dropped out of music production school because I hated it. Still a music producer!

  • @ClaireCeramics
    @ClaireCeramics 2 роки тому +1

    So enjoyable thanks Luther!!❤️

  • @oliviarose951
    @oliviarose951 11 місяців тому

    I really needed to hear that
    Thank you 🙏🏼 ❤

  • @charlottem2532
    @charlottem2532 3 роки тому +15

    I have to choose my a levels next week and so glad I came across this talk. You've genuinely put what I'm worried about into words and it makes me feel less alone. I want to be an artist but I know it's a risk and I think I've decided it's a risk I'm willing to take:)

    • @Luthermallory
      @Luthermallory 3 роки тому

      Best news I've heard today, Charlotte. It is a soul feeding pursuit, whether we "make it" or not. Send me your art when you're ready please!

  • @rachelsingermacdonald
    @rachelsingermacdonald Рік тому

    So awesome. Thank you!

  • @igzotiktv3600
    @igzotiktv3600 4 роки тому +11

    This is so eye opening

    • @Luthermallory
      @Luthermallory 4 роки тому +1

      Yes! That is the goal. Much appreciated.

  • @KingKobindi
    @KingKobindi 2 роки тому

    Dude is mad comfy on stage.. I love that

  • @maxwellpankiw8960
    @maxwellpankiw8960 4 роки тому +1

    loved listening to you talk. great ideas!

  • @Thelocdherb
    @Thelocdherb 9 місяців тому

    This just made me cry, thank you I have the courage

  • @kerrypattison-christie1166
    @kerrypattison-christie1166 3 роки тому

    Excellent. Just what I needed to hear this morning. I really laughed but caught the deeper message. Must look up more of your stuff😀✌️✨

  • @mayabansal1643
    @mayabansal1643 3 роки тому +2

    Thank you so much! 🙏🙏

    • @Luthermallory
      @Luthermallory 3 роки тому

      I'm so glad you watched Maya. Thank you!!

  • @ssruthi8291
    @ssruthi8291 20 днів тому

    That's a masterpiece !

  • @lindseywalkermusic
    @lindseywalkermusic 4 роки тому +4

    YESSS !
    What an inspiring video!

  • @NashlynLloyd
    @NashlynLloyd 5 років тому +2

    YES! This is the greatest.

  • @tamir9460
    @tamir9460 5 років тому +2

    Thank you Luther

    • @Luthermallory
      @Luthermallory 4 роки тому

      You're welcome Tamir, and thank you my dude!

  • @Velmacarolina
    @Velmacarolina 6 місяців тому

    Just Brilliant!

  • @muskanverma7833
    @muskanverma7833 3 роки тому +4

    You are Literally awesome and most fearless person that I've ever virtual seen 🎉 and that makes me say 🔥if you can ,I can too.🔥 lots of love to you.❤️

    • @Luthermallory
      @Luthermallory 3 роки тому

      Yes!! I appreciate you so much and you absolutely can do anything you want. Lots of love back to you.

  • @rightmovesmedia8127
    @rightmovesmedia8127 4 роки тому +2

    Great talk, thanks Luther!

  • @danielasat4563
    @danielasat4563 3 роки тому +2

    Love this. Gonna share it.

    • @Luthermallory
      @Luthermallory 3 роки тому

      Much appreciated Daniela. I'm thankful you watched and enjoyed!

  • @HaviahMighty
    @HaviahMighty 4 роки тому +8

    Super inspiring!

  • @wesfowler
    @wesfowler 5 років тому +7

    This is incredibly inspiring

  • @giovanninehme
    @giovanninehme 3 роки тому

    Thank you !

  • @marianaraposo9011
    @marianaraposo9011 2 роки тому

    This is amazing

  • @pranavkumar1163
    @pranavkumar1163 4 роки тому +4

    😊Truly inspiring 😊 😍loved it😍

    • @Luthermallory
      @Luthermallory 4 роки тому +1

      I'm so glad to have inspired you, thank you.

  • @greg-73
    @greg-73 3 роки тому +2

    Great video Luther! Amazing job!

    • @Luthermallory
      @Luthermallory 3 роки тому +1

      If it isn't AG himself! Thanks Aaron. Miss you bud.

    • @greg-73
      @greg-73 3 роки тому

      @@Luthermallory miss you guys too!

  • @cougerror2887
    @cougerror2887 Рік тому

    Beautiful

  • @cecilstone9679
    @cecilstone9679 3 роки тому +1

    Thank You...Great

    • @Luthermallory
      @Luthermallory 3 роки тому

      Much appreciated Cecil, Thank you.

  • @Kthxbye988
    @Kthxbye988 2 роки тому

    This is great advice!!

  • @mrhomeless4417
    @mrhomeless4417 3 роки тому +2

    Thank u so much.

    • @Luthermallory
      @Luthermallory 3 роки тому

      You're welcome my friend. Thank you for watching and enjoying.

  • @heavenranks7853
    @heavenranks7853 3 роки тому +1

    Love this

    • @Luthermallory
      @Luthermallory 3 роки тому

      Thank you Heaven Shamba (Best name of all time. Damn!)

  • @xo_oe69
    @xo_oe69 Рік тому

    Wow im speechless

  • @HOAMusicTW
    @HOAMusicTW 3 роки тому +1

    Great talk

  • @headbandbybrianlundeen3132
    @headbandbybrianlundeen3132 4 місяці тому

    Now I will make it!

  • @Kyoto99952
    @Kyoto99952 3 роки тому

    Great ted talk

  • @spceboi
    @spceboi Рік тому

    Great one

  • @zietheartist
    @zietheartist 3 роки тому +3

    this touched me

    • @Luthermallory
      @Luthermallory 3 роки тому

      I'm happy to hear that, Zie. Thank you for watching and commenting.

  • @art.soul.education
    @art.soul.education 8 місяців тому

    Well said 💖

  • @V1brationCanine
    @V1brationCanine 7 місяців тому

    yes we must meet the ego and clear it head on

  • @roryhensen
    @roryhensen 4 роки тому +3

    heck yea!

  • @sdiddles
    @sdiddles 4 роки тому +7

    I can 100% relate to the jean story, same thing happened to me, except I needed someone to tell it was because I was wearing jogging pants in Grade 5.

    • @Luthermallory
      @Luthermallory 4 роки тому +1

      That's it then. We're bringing back jogging pants.

  • @muhamadsobirin4704
    @muhamadsobirin4704 3 роки тому +1

    fear being judge is real, sacrifice self just so you can fit in, finding out you are not you anymore. i miss me

  • @s.dagnes4390
    @s.dagnes4390 2 роки тому

    Front ROW GUY!! Get em'!!!!

  • @bigskieslittlefarm7545
    @bigskieslittlefarm7545 2 роки тому

    tHANKYOU HEAPS

  • @arthurjeremypearson
    @arthurjeremypearson 6 місяців тому

    "there was a billy goat out there somewhere" was that person's " jeans " moment

  • @plutoplatters
    @plutoplatters 3 роки тому +5

    I think someone's " deeply weird" if there's nothing weird about them . I know this is deep.

  • @annawarnock7428
    @annawarnock7428 9 місяців тому

    you defiantly had me at recess

  • @AlienLee
    @AlienLee 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you

    • @Luthermallory
      @Luthermallory 3 роки тому

      Thank you back. I'm glad this video reached you.

  • @spiceice0
    @spiceice0 Рік тому +1

    "If you fit in you lose qualities of your self that makes you special."

  • @Whoopsie_woggzy
    @Whoopsie_woggzy 3 роки тому +1

    highkey underated fr

    • @Luthermallory
      @Luthermallory 3 роки тому +1

      Very much appreciated and happy it reached you.

  • @K.11222
    @K.11222 Рік тому

    ❤❤❤

  • @summerpowell4037
    @summerpowell4037 Рік тому

    I wanna be best friends with this guy!

  • @deansworld2047
    @deansworld2047 4 роки тому +5

    AYYYYYYOOOOOOOO

    • @Luthermallory
      @Luthermallory 3 роки тому

      AYYYYYOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO. you rule.

  • @CourageToLiveTrue
    @CourageToLiveTrue Рік тому

    Connection is being understood

  • @stilesthissell
    @stilesthissell Рік тому

    I'm at the point at 50 years as an artist and making lots of money that success is now just the personal exploration and daily challenge of the evolution of the process and product, and I'm always broke

  • @nathanbarraza4114
    @nathanbarraza4114 3 роки тому +1

    The masses are what tell you to be afraid the media is what makes them obey -nathan barraza

  • @terryzuniga2473
    @terryzuniga2473 3 роки тому

    This talk is genius bro. I think that everybody in the comment section now wants to be friends with Luther...
    Except for the front-row guy... 😑

  • @brianhannon
    @brianhannon 2 роки тому

    AYOOO!

  • @zoelin1011
    @zoelin1011 2 роки тому

    The AYO Billy Goat Part had me laughing so hard

  • @kddd8234
    @kddd8234 3 роки тому +2

    We tell ourselves who we are and who we should be, then other kids rub it in. Because kids are mean.

    • @Luthermallory
      @Luthermallory 3 роки тому

      Kids are relentless. Everybody out here taking wild guesses about who we are! You're so right.

  • @khanoramulifho9644
    @khanoramulifho9644 Рік тому +1

    My mom is my front row guy , She didn't want me to go to an Art school but I still did it and it was the most liberating thing I have done. My mom has never suppprted me in my art and I finally accepted that I choose my life and that I accepted my self for who I am meant to be and even if they don't believe , I will show them what to believe in because I believe in me💗🌌

    • @zycoticseriousyt3759
      @zycoticseriousyt3759 Рік тому

      I know how you feel, but my grandpa called me woke for being a artist

  • @Grawlix0
    @Grawlix0 5 років тому +4

    This is crazy. I think the title should be changed to draw in more people so they can see this.

    • @Luthermallory
      @Luthermallory 4 роки тому

      Thanks! Curious about what you'd suggest?! Although I have to power to change it now...

  • @Me..333
    @Me..333 2 роки тому +1

    I am still a kid cause I’m only 12 years old but the critic is in me and I know that😞

  • @deansworld2047
    @deansworld2047 4 роки тому +7

    This guy is wild😂🤣

    • @Luthermallory
      @Luthermallory 3 роки тому

      Damn Dean! You're all over these comments. Fav guy of 2021 so far my man!

  • @rachelsingermacdonald
    @rachelsingermacdonald Рік тому

    lol I didn't like jeans at first too. Too restrictive! I wear them now...

  • @electricEntity81
    @electricEntity81 5 місяців тому

    I think that there's a key point being missed here - and that is that you need a certain amount of charisma and likeability for any kind of risk to ever be remotely successful. It is other humans that decide..always

  • @thehedgerow
    @thehedgerow 5 місяців тому

    I’m 52 and went through a divorce after 28 years. I’ve always done art but I’m now wanting to pursue it. Is it possible at my age?

  • @kevineightnine6117
    @kevineightnine6117 3 роки тому +5

    Dang this guy is brave lol

    • @Luthermallory
      @Luthermallory 3 роки тому

      Massively appreciate that my friend.

  • @SikandarKashfi
    @SikandarKashfi 6 місяців тому

    This guy just gave me a doze to become Ubermensche

  • @cr1ppleman230
    @cr1ppleman230 2 роки тому

    12:08 The moment, where a half of people left.*

  • @bobsbigboy_
    @bobsbigboy_ Рік тому

    Jason Pierce? J Spaceman?,???

  • @plumeretbonnet
    @plumeretbonnet 3 роки тому +1

  • @plutoplatters
    @plutoplatters 3 роки тому

    Freddy Mercury and the A... O

  • @plutoplatters
    @plutoplatters 3 роки тому

    the barefoot thing is deep.

  • @alexandre5236
    @alexandre5236 4 роки тому +3

    😂 true

    • @Luthermallory
      @Luthermallory 4 роки тому

      Another Luther? We have a bond my friend.

  • @ScribbleBeats
    @ScribbleBeats Рік тому

    Homie decided not to wear shoes to a Ted talk

  • @Me..333
    @Me..333 2 роки тому

    I don’t know who I am🙄

  • @bloomshunt9848
    @bloomshunt9848 Рік тому

    I’m going to go against the grain and say I am not looking for connection as an artist. I’m looking for epiphanies or revelations and personal satisfaction and money to live as an artist only, but I’m not doing a Ted talk barefoot.

  • @rachelsingermacdonald
    @rachelsingermacdonald Рік тому

    That sucks... sold out. I get it.

  • @melayulore
    @melayulore 2 роки тому

    zzz