Rob Gee, Paul Blomfield, Will Brewster, Andy Lloyd-Russell, Christopher Hockey, Jamie Colic and Sam McNiece
A career in music can feel like chasing a carrot. You’re inspired to make music, either as a songwriter, or as a producer or engineer working with a band, it’s exciting and you’re doing the thing.
Despite how inspired, unique and perfect the project ends up, the lack of respect, recognition and measurable success can feel like a bit of a letdown. Is this all in vain? Am I taking the right path? What am I doing with my life?!
Then we’ll get a little crumb, a big gig, a new client (or a return one!), and all of a sudden we can see the wood for the trees, realising that whatever we’re doing is building, albeit slowly. Over time, the lack of crumbs can cause other professionals to give in, walk away and stop making music.
If I can implore you to do anything, it’s to never give up. You might just be the last one left standing, and you’ll be left with a lion’s share of work, and a resume to back you up. This is all the more reason to make the music you want to make, in the way you want to make it, because the love of it will help you persevere through the tough times.
– The Editor
