MUSIC IS LIFE AND FOR A LIVING

Music is a profession, but it can also be a hobby. And not the other way around. It’s a shame that there are still people who think it’s not honorable to be compensated for the work associated with it. Or the other nonsense, that art should be for everyone, meaning it shouldn’t cost anything. Here’s a question: Would this be acceptable or feasible in any other industry? I don’t think so. Simply put, if it wouldn’t work in other industries, why should it be different in the entertainment industry? It’s called the entertainment industry for a reason, but many prefer to ignore that. Then there’s the belief that artists are just chilling, waiting for inspiration, and their success is up to the muse, because creativity can’t be forced. Okay, it’s true that certain artistic processes can’t be purely planned and that stress is generally counterproductive for everyone, regardless of their field. But this isn’t new. Creativity can be fostered, supported, and consistently awakened, better understood, and structured a bit over time so that, for example, songwriting or production processes can be more accurately anticipated. Whether you’re an aspiring vocalist or a top-liner, developing these assessment skills and channeling creativity are really important to me in our joint online training sessions. And this brings us to the next point: structure. Personally, I can’t imagine successful professional musicians who don’t assess, prioritize, schedule, and organize their tasks. Reliability and punctuality are important in all professions, right? Can you think of a job where this isn’t the case, whether you’re employed or your own boss? It can’t be emphasized enough… if something doesn’t make sense in another professional context, it’s probably not much different in the musical field. Because music is both a profession and a calling. In German, the word “Beruf” (profession) contains “Ruf” (calling). If that’s not something to be taken seriously, what is? What do you think about this? Have you heard similar prejudices before? What other clichés do you know about this industry? I’d love to hear from you.

PS. Do you also like music so much? Browse through the gift idea collections “MUSIC ON WORRIES OFF” and “SONGS IN PROGRESS”, by clicking on the titles. There are also matching greeting cards that you can print out yourself. Click here for the free download. Music is a lifestyle!

Topics: Music industry Artist profession Professional musician Creative process Songwriting Music production Artist clichés Music as a profession Creativity in the profession
#musicindustry #artistslife #musicascareer #creativeprocess #nicetorockyou

Music is a profession, but it can also be a hobby. And not the other way around. It’s a shame that there are still people who think it’s not honorable to be compensated for the work associated with it. Or the other nonsense, that art should be for everyone, meaning it shouldn’t cost anything. Here’s a question: Would this be acceptable or feasible in any other industry? I don’t think so. Simply put, if it wouldn’t work in other industries, why should it be different in the entertainment industry? It’s called the entertainment industry for a reason, but many prefer to ignore that. Then there’s the belief that artists are just chilling, waiting for inspiration, and their success is up to the muse, because creativity can’t be forced. Okay, it’s true that certain artistic processes can’t be purely planned and that stress is generally counterproductive for everyone, regardless of their field. But this isn’t new. Creativity can be fostered, supported, and consistently awakened, better understood, and structured a bit over time so that, for example, songwriting or production processes can be more accurately anticipated. Whether you’re an aspiring vocalist or a top-liner, developing these assessment skills and channeling creativity are really important to me in our joint online training sessions. And this brings us to the next point: structure. Personally, I can’t imagine successful professional musicians who don’t assess, prioritize, schedule, and organize their tasks. Reliability and punctuality are important in all professions, right? Can you think of a job where this isn’t the case, whether you’re employed or your own boss? It can’t be emphasized enough… if something doesn’t make sense in another professional context, it’s probably not much different in the musical field. Because music is both a profession and a calling. In German, the word “Beruf” (profession) contains “Ruf” (calling). If that’s not something to be taken seriously, what is? What do you think about this? Have you heard similar prejudices before? What other clichés do you know about this industry? I’d love to hear from you.

PS. Do you also like music so much? Browse through the gift idea collections “MUSIC ON WORRIES OFF” and “SONGS IN PROGRESS”, by clicking on the titles. There are also matching greeting cards that you can print out yourself. Click here for the free download. Music is a lifestyle!

Topics: Music industry Artist profession Professional musician Creative process Songwriting Music production Artist clichés Music as a profession Creativity in the profession

#musicindustry #artistslife #musicascareer #creativeprocess #nicetorockyou

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