Jon Foreman
Switchfoot
San Diego, CA USA
"Sometimes tension's a good thing. In fact, being pulled tight is the only way you can make a proper noise on a guitar or a violin. So if you feel pulled, that's not a bad thing."
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Day In The Life
Life & Career Milestones
My path in life has been direct
1.
Says music was always a "diversion from class."
2.
He tried out a bunch of different degrees because he wasn't sure what he wanted to do as a "job."
3.
Knew that he loved music more than anything else, but figured he'd never make money playing music.
4.
Thought he'd be okay getting an economics degree and playing music as a side project, but then his band started taking off.
5.
Suddenly, they were living a dual life, trying to keep up with college classes while simultaneously touring.
6.
He used to think that the tension of not knowing what to do was a bad thing, but now says that that pain is a useful emotion.
7.
Says in the music business, it's hard not to let his work be dictated by what other people think of it.
8.
He's reached a point in his life where he asks, "Do I think this is awesome?" and if the answer is yes, he does it without worrying about any other opinions.
