Milestones
My road in life took a while to figure out.
Getting a piece on "The Royal Tenenbaums" published in a magazine.
Writing my first review for Relevant Magazine.
Writing about my favorite Elvis Costello record for Paste Magazine.
Interviewing Speedy Ortiz.
Interviewing Stephen J. Dubner, author of "Freakonomics."
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Education
High School
Calvary Chapel High School
Calvary Chapel High School
Career
Freelance Writer
I write reviews and conduct band interviews for several music magazines and sites.
Career Roadmap
My work combines:
My work combines:
Writing
Music
Being Creative
Day to Day
Well, as of now, there is no typical structure for my day. I'm working at a coffee shop and interning here at Roadtrip Nation too but my days are soaked in music listening. I'm always on the lookout for new and old records to make a difference in my life. Sometimes I'll pitch ideas to editors and other times, they'll assign ideas to me. A great day is one in which I get to write a positive review about a good record or interview a really nice, creative band.
Advice for Getting Started
Here's the first step for high school students
If you're interested in writing about music, it's fair to say you already love the way it can affect you. When I was in high school, I'd read Pitchfork, Paste, Stereogum, etc. all the time to find every good record I could get my hands on. Start a blog where you talk about your favorite records. If you've got good taste and can show an editor you're passionate or thoughtful enough to write about music on your own with no pay, your pitches are going to carry a lot more credibility.
Recommended Education
My career is related to what I studied. I'd recommend the path I took:
Hurdles
The Noise I Shed
From Peers:
"You're an English major? Good luck not making any money when you graduate."
Challenges I Overcame
Depression
