Milestones
My road in life took a while to figure out.
First I was introduced to a producer at an event which made me decide not to go to college.
Then I learned the ins and outs of social media, website building and Adobe CC to promote myself.
Then I started putting myself out there and getting gigs using the album I had just made.
Then I co-wrote for the first time, which sparked new ideas and helped with my fear of networking.
Then I began learning about managing people by starting a band and hiring a management team.
Things started to ramp up when I decided to quit my day job and throw myself completely into my work.
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Education
High School
Niwot High School
Niwot High School
Career
Musician
I play guitar, sing, perform and compose music.
Career Roadmap
My work combines:
My work combines:
Music
Writing
Being Creative
Day to Day
A great day at work is writing for a good four to five hours - this could be lyrics or music, by myself or as a cowriter. Songwriting is a huge priority for me. Of course what I do calls for a lot of practice time on guitar and voice. I spend a lot of time learning other people's songs and rearranging them and that gives me more ideas for my own songs. After that, there's always administrative stuff to do like sending out booking requests, promoting putting shows together.
Advice for Getting Started
Here's the first step for high school students
It's not enough to just sing or just play an instrument. Do your best to get good at both!
Recommended Education
My career is related to what I studied. I'd recommend the path I took:
Hurdles
The Noise I Shed
From Peers:
"Too many people want to be musicians. You might be among the most talented at your school but that doesn't mean you'll be talented compared to the rest of the world. It's better to just go to school for something that will actually make you money."
Challenges I Overcame
Financial
