Why Being A Musician In 2023 Is So Difficult | HUGE Music Industry Shift
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- Опубліковано 19 бер 2023
- Being a musician in 2023 is more difficult than ever before and for good reason. Between social media, creating content, dealing with haters, time management, and still working on the music itself it can feel like an impossible path to pursue. That is only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to why being a musician is so difficult though.
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What has been your biggest struggle in pursuing a music career? I don't have all of the answers for every situation, but I'll do my best to continue to provide value on this channel in hopes of helping those who are looking for clarity and guidance.
I'm a begginer classical musician and the hardest thing I face in my journey to become a professional is that untouchable feeling I get when I look to people who've made it, my teachers, soloists, people I respect... It can be so hard to see myself ever manage to get there, manage to teach lessons to students, listen to the music I wrote be perfomed, watch myself play in an orchestra... It feels so far away that it's almost impossible.
Despite this I don't think I'd ever forgive myself if I gave up on music for something easier and more stable.
I watched one of your videos last year at a point in my life where I was trying to figure out if pursuing my love for music was even a choice I had and the tough love you give combined with the guidance and support... it was exactly the push I needed to realize how much it would pain me to not pursue the life I want to have.
Thank you for believing in me when I couldn't.
Thank you for being genuine.
Hey Adam. Could you do me a favor. Cause the one thing I've been doing right is the music. I feel like my product and the music I put it out is top tier but I can't seem to figure out how to market it properly. Any chance you could check out my latest song and channel and provide some advice in the comments on things I can do to grow more as a creator. I'm consistent. I use everything I've seen in your videos but I'm doing something wrong. Here is my latest. I appreciate the time if you take it. Your the man. ua-cam.com/video/KJ_OdACAe3Q/v-deo.html
Biggest thing I have to deal with is my sorroundings geographical location and people but i haven't given up yet, i am trying to figure things out.
Lack of team/resources. It'd be super helpful just to have someone help build up my content. Just having a part time videographer/editor would be super helpful.
Mine was getting discouraged because I always heard that if you’re consistent, the rest will follow. I’ve been putting music out since about 2010 and I’ve been consistent the whole time without seeing much result. I came to the conclusion that expecting results was a bad way to do music. Do it because you love it. If nothing comes from it, keep creating solely on the fact you love it.
"Be brave enough to take massive imperfect action... and take from it what you will"
This was a really great piece of advice. Action is missing piece for so many.
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Well said
I have been a musician for 12yrs. (and never worked a job, and still don't have one) and I'm satisfied because it pays the bills. I had a chance to be famous back in 86 and wanted to until I met Daryl Hall from the band "Hall &Oates" and he explained everything that I would need to be famous and all of the work that I had to do not only to get famous but to remain famous and the advise kinda made me have a change of heart. And I decided to just remain a local musician and I've never been happier and more satisfied. Thank you, Mr. Hall.
Hi Freddy may I ask you if you could give me some advices? I would be very thankful 🙏
@@fulmine1 First of all, believe in yourself and your talent. And a record deal ain't always a good deal. invest in your talent. You need a little money to start. And don't ever be intimidated by another persons talent. Do the best that you can at all times. And thank you for asking. I have a question. What are your goals? I hope you have more than one.
@@wacvader💯💯
@@wacvader thanks for your answer ! My goals are to capture a wider audience and continue to write and showcase beautiful Pop and Cinematic tracks. But it also needs the right people who believe in my project and support me 🙏
I never forgot that convo, you're welcome. - Mr. Hall
Every single aspect of professional musicianship is so, so oversaturated in 2023.
I love the creative side of music as much as I ever have, I’ve even built a reputation as a decent videographer over the last few years. But seriously: I wish we could put the whole social media genie back in the bottle. I hate it with a passion. And marketing. Urgh. Every second spent arsing around with this sh*t is a second I aren’t creating.
Take me back to the 90’s.
My biggest struggle currently just boils down to feeling overwhelmed with all my sub-jobs - between marketing, creating consistently, expanding on other revenue streams, making my videos (which are pretty involved). Feeling like I’m not doing enough and yet feeling burnt out from all I am doing at the same time.
I am happy to say I am in a good place (thanks to your advice among others like you!) all from organic growth on UA-cam which has also led to organic growth on music streaming sites!
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You sound like a winner to me!
You've just described my life! Like, to the t!!! We just have to keep going. I work in music but my personal music projects are so low at the bottom of the barrel I am not so sure that barrel has a bottom!!! Ha!!
@@jasoncruizer I see what you are saying, but the times are different now. And it is certainly important to devote the most time to the music, but you can’t neglect the other stuff if you want to grow and make a living. You can’t put all your eggs in one basket. It isn’t the same as it used to be.
The insane amount of "short-form content" that is reccomended for someone to put out on the various forms of social media just for one song is insane. You can spend months making content to promote one song, rather than spending those months making more music, and/or even practicing your true craft. It's a different industry for sure. Really great video.
You are absolutely right on this one! However, once you have your for example 30 pieces of content, you can reupload them religiously and get traction for free basically. Ive seen differences of 10k views (on IG, while I had 90 Followers) for the same exact videos after reuploading them. Then you can create content less frequently and really focus on the music and the promotion of it. Good luck!
@@KarLEAStyI appreciate the positive motivation. 🤘
My biggest struggle has ALWAYS been getting a supportive team around me with the same passion that I have that wanna work just like me, that's always been my biggest problem. Wearing all the hats
That's been the dilemma of every band ever formed! LOL!
You are right on. It does feel like making the best music you can matters the least in today's music climate. Creativity has become a bad thing in a way. It's heartbreaking for all of us who grew up surrounded by tons of creative, talented and innovative artists and bands,
Your videos are a great way to center and refocus whenever I’m overwhelmed by the industry.
We definitely take numbers for granted online ‼️ You’re not promised any reactions. Keep doing what you love regardless.
Exactly!!
Man, i never shared what I feel publicly, but your videos are a therapy, it builds a huge confidence on our selves everytime we decide to go off, start making excuses, and not finishing many projects a video of yours pops up and you drive us to keep going 🙌.
Would never ever find how i could thank you for that but I will always be very grateful for your support.
When it comes to "oversaturation", I've always seen it as a "limitation" and in my belief, limitations spark creativity.
Don't focus on what everyone else is making, be creative and focus on your music.
There is an audience for everyone, it's gonna take time, have patience and you'll find succes :)
Confidence is a skill
My biggest struggle has been figuring out what content I can do that isn’t out of character for me. I can make quality music, videos, pictures, and graphics, but I know that I have to leverage the social platforms I feel I can work best in and then make genuine content that gets people’s attention and keeps it (while having a schedule that keeps my output consistent and not overwhelming for me 😅). The opportunities are there. If I’m not getting where I want to, it’s on me. Some of it takes time, some of it takes me getting my act together.
I feel you. UA-cam for me has been pretty consistent cuz it's just me sharing my music journey. But everything else feels gimmicky and forced and I'm tired of it. But I'm also aware that it's a great way to keep growing my fanbase.
Ahhhh. LOL
Storytelling.
Yeah, it's all hard work no matter where you go. That's exactly why you have to follow your true self.
Because there’s too much. Over saturation is killing opportunity.
Adam I’m so glad I came across your channel. As someone who picked up a guitar during Covid, music is now my primary passion. Recently turning 24 and taking a break from school, there are times where I start to question the path I want to take. I’m thankful there are great people like yourself who want to share the knowledge and experiences you’ve had in the industry. You make a lot of great points, but the one that stood out to me the most is taking massive action. #IAM1OF1
Finding a balance in, creating, marketing, learning and life
Totally agree with you
Spoken like a true mentor with a genuine love for his students thank you sir 🇿🇦🥳
Very inspirational and encouraging video, great perspective too, resonated a lot thank you!
The industry at the lowest and highest levels is also way too saturated. On top of what you mentioned in the video there’s this AND, the point of entry to get into music and start doing is way too low, far too easy and too accessible which is both good and bad.
Your videos always come at the right time. Thanks for the insight, Adam. I’ve definitely been spending far more time studying, than doing as of late.
Knowledge Porn 📖 This definitely kept me stuck after my 1st single. I was DOING and having fun! Then I fell into the knowledge porn rabbit hole and quit creating because I wanted perfection, and only consumed. Thank you for this video. Moving forward… creating 🔥 not consuming!
I relate to this heavily 💯 all love back to creating
Great message at the end. Sometimes it’s hard to get used to feeling like you’re allowed to take up space. Felt good writing that down. 🔥
Adam, every time I watch one of your videos I get so inspired to keep going and keep producing!
Thanks! Will do!
Brilliant post. Your content always does provide a wide perspective. Really appreciate your posts.
LOVE THIS!!! ADAM!!! LETS GO!!!
Amazing video! Love the point you made with the title
Thx Adam, this was very motivating! All the best to you! 😀🙌
if you pursue music purely to make a career out of it and not because you love it and it's a hobby, then it's never gonna work.
Great universal message, not only for musicians, but artists of all kind!
Thank you for watching!
We all filter ourselves in, or out. Thank you for wiping the slate clean for us Adam! ❤ Gotta put my butt where my heart has always been. 🙏
You’re welcome!
Discouraged I’m not. In fact, watching these videos helps me understand I am not alone in my experiences. This brings me comfort and inspiration to keep going. Thanks, AI.
You are so welcome!
Soo many great points, Thanks Adam !
Glad it was helpful!
Wow.. I recently took a little time from music. Just a couple of weeks, but I feel so much better. I just so happen to come across this before I started up again. Thank you! I really appreciate this. Keep this up!
That's the best video on youtube I've ever seen. Thanks Adam. Really need it.
Bro, I found that very inspiring! Very wise and precise words! Well done.
Such an amazing video! Really great advice!
Thanks for the negative clickbait and still turning out positive. I really think that it is easier than ever to be independent artist on your own. Just gotta follow what you love and even if you are down from time to time - understand that everyone is and it is normal thing. Thanks for your positive coaching, there is deeper truth radiating through your words!
This is the only video a struggling artist in 2023 needs to see and absorb!
Thank you! 🙏🏼 share it with some friends!!
An absolute gem of a video! Amidst all the distractions and confusion in life, I engage with Adam's emails and videos every once in a while to gain perspective and get back on track. Thanks again for doing this 🙌
Hey Adam, I have never found any of your videos negative, in fact if anything I owe you a huge thank you. Watching your videos is what made me decide to take the plunge and do this whole music thing and two years in I love it. I love making music, I love creating the videos for the tracks and I love watching my numbers grow, slowly, but surely. Thanks to you I do it all myself, because like you said here, I know nobody else has the passion and drive for putting my music out to people that I have. Thank you Adam. Paul R.
i feel like being an artist is rare in real life but then i get in the internet and im blown away by endless talent 🤯
thanks adam! really appreciate your videos
You just gained an immediate subscriber. Excellent video man!
Inspiring as always. Thank you!
I found this out when I was an independent author. Writing the book was only a small part of the puzzle.
This is all wonderful information! SO many people always say things like "music is too saturated," but they always give up. Anything you want to push through, music included, has so many people quit before they even get any traction.
I definitely agree that it's a challenge to get through making content to post on social media, but I say all the time how social media is a great tool. The outro of "I am one of one and deserve to be heard" is how I see it, especially with freedom and fulfillment. Even though I'm not big nor is my music well know, but there's fulfillment in sharing my stuff with the world.
You said something in a video once about your music having value, this advice DID help me grow my channel in general the past few months, its minuscule compared to other youtubers, but I haven't had traffic like this in years i, and only since 2 weeks ago have i noticed its starting to help my music grow now too. PLEASE keep making these, I would have quit months ago if i never found this kind of content
Thank you for all your talks and sometimes a kick in the Butt! 👍🎼
Negativity feeds engagement... so true man... this last week of YT music production vids really proved that!
I just wanna say that this video literally made my day! Thank you for the inspiration and helping me think in a different way! This is exactly what I needed to get my head out of my ass! I will watch this whenever I need to just be myself and make music!
Really good insight. I love how you say “Now they get the chance to be an artist”. I think it’s so great there’s more musicians. It shouldn’t be seen as competition, it’s art
Great video and insight!
Great perspective every time, keep up the good work Adam. Every piece of your advice has worked fo me.
Great to hear!
Massive imperfect action!! I like that! Thanks I needed to hear this ❤
You're so welcome!
Forget trying to get somewhere, just do it for yourself. The 'trying to get somewhere' will kill it for you.
Every word Adam. Every word. Well done. Bravo. Much gratitude to you for expressing my exact sentiments and encouragement down to every word you delivered in this masterpiece of a video. #IAM1OF1
This was such an amazing video. I definitely will admit that I've said things are "over-saturated" right now. But the way that you said it kind of put me at ease with that thought. Thank you!
You’re welcome!
Adam, Thanks, I am one of one. This video is one oft the best videos little me has seen this year. Thank you.
Thank you for such an accurate and relatable video Adam! Echoing others here, we have also been struggling with the overload of spreading ourselves into every music marketing role. We're a duo that makes animation for our music / image and some days it's hard to keep up with the consistency of posting, it's definitely a learning curve. Either way, we enjoy it and learn from it but some days it can be a burnout!
You did trigger something in me. My way of thinking that got me to this point, trust the process and my instincts and do the thing. Thanks man!
Thank you so much for that video! Very valuable content
My pleasure!
Always good stuff from you Adam. I have my fingers in many pies in music. I have had major success as an artist and also now I mentor producers whilst part time maintaining my music releases as and when. Im at a point where I can easily release a single without too much worry, just do it for fun whenever I get time. And that is way more easier than putting stress on your self and sometimes good things happen when you remove the pressure and remind yourself why you got into music in the first place before the noise and the trolls worried you.
Wow Adam, this is such an important video for all aspiring artists. It really puts a lot of things in perspective. Especially the “300 people in the house” idea. I recently got over 100 listeners on Spotify for the first time and I thought that was amazing. I went back to Instagram (after deleting it for some time) and found the engagement to be so much lower than on other social platforms like Reddit/Discord. It kinda discouraged me for a second but I realized that I just have to find my audience and stick with a consistent routine and strategy. Putting the wheels in motion for different strategies in order to get myself out there and this is an amazing video to listen to. “Comparison is the thief of joy” resonated with me so much. Thank you for all you do, you’ve inspired me a ton just off this one video. - Caleb
And P.S. I’m never going to give up doing this! I’ve been making music for the last 10 years now and trying to get myself out there. I’ve had so many failures and so many people tell me I shouldn’t be doing this. I’ve worked with artists anywhere from not having any music on streaming to having a million monthly listeners on Spotify. I’ve went through depression, financial setbacks, ruined relationships with friends and family, and nothing has stopped me from doing this. I know I have the talent, and I know I have the drive and the work ethic. I just have to convince myself that my music is worth listening to on days that I think it’s not. I have to be my biggest supporter in times of doubt and frustration. Thank you so much for posting this video, I will be returning to watch it frequently when I get in one of my depressive states! Peace and Love! - Caleb
Thank you for this.
Hi Adam, you are on point with this video. Thanks for sharing your insight and knowledge.
Hey, thanks!
BRO IS THE MAN!!!!!! TRUTH!!!!!
Thank you for this, I spend too much time on here searching for answers instead of just sitting down and DOING it.
Thank you Adam for giving it straight.
Great stuff Adam!!
Thanks!
If you feel burnt out by running a business around your music. Your may not be approaching it the right way. Your marketing, content, and branding should be an extension of your music. If you are in tune with the universe, your music is created by the universe with you as a conduit, if you stay true to that your business will be a painting you create with your music at the center, just as enjoyable as the music. If your music is truly proving value it must be new and truly have an impact on peoples lives, if it achieves this the rest of the process will feel like putting icing on a cake and good ideas will come seamlessly.
Comes down to doing what you enjoy and not caring what others think of you… great video
Really needed this rn :)
Also you're bang on, I think with technology, cheap but good gear and social media all means a golden age of art, never before in human history has there been so much art.
That does mean an increase in what we find subjectivity bad but the same applies vice versa:)
i needed this. Thanks Adam
Thank you for that! I'm slowly building this of rmyself but its really nice to hear somebody else reassure me of the things I've been thinking. 🙂
Feeling this for sure lately! Always great videos, bro
Glad you enjoy it!
Blessings brother. I appreciate this.
Great video!
Thanks Adam♥ Im feeling a bit emo now, and this video helps. I am 47,recently divorced, and feeling overwhelmed. I think your right, you can not just watch vids, you got to be creative and get out there and make mistakes and learn from it,be consistent,
this is one of the best videos I've seen in a while. Thank you
Wow, thank you!
Thank you for this
Needed this video bruh. This music business is very overwhelming and I almost quit but I’m still going. Thanks for the extra push 🙏🏾
You got this!
Only problem with social media is trols and haters.
This was great to hear! As a musician building up my music career throughout the year, it has been a struggle. However, I have seen improvements in 2023. However, I'll continue to approve my career, and make a bigger career. I do not want to give up, even though I have some struggles starting up. Seeing weekly improvements is great to see and keeps me motivated.
Everything in this was real and positive, and helped me put things in perspective, which is much appreciated.
Very interesting and confirming. Thanks mate!
Glad you enjoyed it
Amazing channel and amazing content! Thank you so much for your work!
Glad you enjoy it!
This helped. Thank you
Appreciate you Adam!
This is some of the realest shit I've heard in a long time from a UA-camr. Don't give up, take action and take pride in your art/work.
You helped me to appreciate the value of social media in this time compared to older times.
First time seeing one of your videos. Thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
Unusual, great content😊 10.26 - 10.33 that one hit home!❤
I really LOVE this message… enjoying your daily occupation and make the most of it…. And being able to continue what you love … That’s been and still is… my goal in life! And agreed … too much info on the net… love the process of building something step by step!
Your advice is key. Thankyou for everything you do.
Yeah I agree with this I put 99% of my time into the music and no one knows who I am lol.. it doesn't bother me though, I'm finally writing music I've dreamed to write sense I was a kid
you’re great man grateful for your knowledge
I appreciate that!
The struggle is real. Especially when working a job that sucks energy most of the day, and then familiy and everyday musts. The time fpr everything with music, arts for it, SM, promo its in the night. It gets overwhelming to be consistent with it. And have been bruned out before and in sorts of those "cogwheels" again, it f'n sucks. This thing you talk about is more than 9-5 job and one can't earn enough soon enough, cos one sucks in certain areas and perhaps the music also. So its hard go "get" it. I know how it should be done, but to get it to work. Shit man.
Balance is so crucial man. The hustle mentality is great but can easily lead to burnout. Find balance between the work and your life.
@@adamivy Yeah i hear you! And when you get the time on your hands to get to the marketing/brandbuild stuff, that's really when it gets hard on another level, because, most times the thing one puts in is quite shitty (if honest) and that can be a myriad of different reasons to why, still the result is shit. To keep the energy to get good experimenting is hard and go wirh the flow. I went on tictock and i felt like had and instant adhdstroke. SM on Speed. And to be honest, to get shit out quick with results that is the place to be. But i don't know how people muster that kind of stressbuffét on their table haha
Definitely some good perspective and good advice. I've watched your videos here and there and they're usually pretty inciteful. Definitely useful trying to learn more about how the game is. I'm actually on my way to pick up gear I've been waiting to get to get started and found this really helpful so thank you for that. Hoping that montra can help me get to a better place and stop having to run the rat race so much and do something fun and enjoyable for once potentially as a career. Thanks for your content and keep shining on brotha. 👊🏿
Needed to hear this rn, thnx Adam
Thank you for this video Adam, it's exactly what I needed to hear :)
Glad it was helpful!
Excellent!