Cary Brothers
Austin, TX USA
"Everyone's so afraid to take a risk, but taking a risk-that's the good part."
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Cary's work combines: Art, Music, and Being Creative
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Bachelor's Degree
English Language and Literature, General
Northwestern University
Life & Career Milestones
My path in life has been direct
1.
After he graduated from college, moved to Los Angeles to work on films.
2.
Always loved movies, thought that's what he should be doing, but was also enjoying writing music.
3.
Had kept his music private-"I didn't think anybody would ever want to listen."
4.
Realized he was helping all of these writers, directors "realize their creative vision," knew he had to start doing that for himself.
5.
Says it was hard to tell his parents he was going to leave a steady job to pursue music, play open mics.
6.
Starting in LA was intimidating, cutthroat, but found a community at Hotel Cafe, felt comfortable there.
7.
Says he's continually evolving as a musician, realizing he knows nothing and starting all over again.
8.
Used to be terrified of failing but has taught himself to take risks and learn through his failures.
