"Reaching for the stars" ...

[Unwanted94]

Lately, I have been feeling very down. Very pessimistic too, especially about my future. I've been thinking about my future very heavily for the past few months. It's been my greatest dream to be a singer-songwriter, but now, I'm starting to ponder if that's something I even want to pursue now,
if it would even be the right fit for me, and IF I would be successful with it at all?
I have a strong interest in film making, photography,writing and nature too,and that's something else I would like to do with my life, but music has always been dear to my heart. If music isn't the right fit for me... I just can't seem to find what is.
What is changing? Am I (finally) realizing something or is it just the depression? I mean... I've read things online,and many say that a music career is not a good one because millions are reaching for the same thing,and many fail. That's a alarming thought, but I just don't know if I should purse this dream any longer. I thought about selling most of my music equipment that i spent thousands on.
I've been planning on making an album (and maybe I still will go ahead and finish it...just to say I did it), but most of the equipment I bought was to pursue this dream. I'm feeling hopeless now and I'm not sure what to do anymore...

Do dreams really come true?​

 

[MadMonkè]

artists of original content are praised more now than ever before.

with the power of the internet and platforms such as youtube, artists are able to find the audience that they speak to easily and more cost efficiently than ever.

so, where can i find your material?

 

[Felix]

"Reaching for the stars"

Wow that goal is quite high. Do you see yourself setteling for something more humble? like singing for movie soundtracks or singing jazz in a small bar downtown? The stars are reserved for a very few...

Being a comic artist, I know I'd be lucky to even get published. I just want to live of my work. You have to find a place between your dreams and reallity... I don't know about singers, but in the comic industry most people want to do their comics but they live off other stuff like childrens books, porn comics, illustrations for publicity.

Also you need to go out there and show your work. Like MadMonkey said, now internet makes it easier. Before selling, comes promotion.

 

[Unwanted94]

artists of original content are praised more now than ever before.

with the power of the internet and platforms such as youtube, artists are able to find the audience that they speak to easily and more cost efficiently than ever.

so, where can i find your material?

I'm just not too sure if music is the right fit for me though. I doubt I could make it as a career anyway.I mean...You don't have to be "famous" to be successful with music, but I just haven't built the confidence yet and I'm not sure if I ever will.
I have a good amount of songs recorded, but none of them are on the internet.....yet.I dunno. I'm still growing...changing... learning. I guess one day I'll realize what I really want to do with my life, but now I'm just clueless.

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"Reaching for the stars"

Wow that goal is quite high. Do you see yourself setteling for something more humble? like singing for movie soundtracks or singing jazz in a small bar downtown? The stars are reserved for a very few...

Being a comic artist, I know I'd be lucky to even get published. I just want to live of my work. You have to find a place between your dreams and reallity... I don't know about singers, but in the comic industry most people want to do their comics but they live off other stuff like childrens books, porn comics, illustrations for publicity.

Also you need to go out there and show your work. Like MadMonkey said, now internet makes it easier. Before selling, comes promotion.

That's where I saw myself. Performing at coffee shops, pubs and so forth. I wasn't thinking anything huge like stadiums and arenas. Just small places, but now, I'm just not sure if I can do it considering my confidence isn't very high. It's something I have to give time I suppose. Maybe I'm just not ready yet. Maybe now just isn't the time.I don't think I can ever establish that confidence to perform in front of a crowd. I do have some experience of being in front of a crowd. I used to read bible scriptures when I used to go to church in front of everyone. I can still remember my heart pounding before going on stage and then it settling down right when I got up there and did it. Singing and playing would be different I'm sure, especially since my voice is still developing (I think?)
I still have more changing to do, but I feel like i'm just seeping deeper into the a deep ditch. It doesn't seem like I'm making much progress and I hate talking about these to others. The internet is the only source I have. I never talk to anyone about these issues anymore. It's been awhile since I have.... :/

 

[LoneKiller]

Hi. Unwanted94.

If a career in music is your dream, then put everything you have into making it a reality. Of course it is extremely difficult. Anything worth doing is. If you don't even try that's a tragedy. If you make a run at it and fail, at least you can say that tried to accomplish something that you've dreamed of doing. That's more than most people do.

Follow your heart and try your best. This way, you can say to yourself
that you succeeded in trying to make your dream a reality, as opposed to just thinking about it.

Should you make a run at it, I wish you nothing but success.

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[Grey]

I think if you have the ability to actually get there with hard work then you should do it, I have something i really want to do too but i don't know if i'll actually get there due to medical problems and i'm dyslexic which makes it harder. Don't give up on what you want to do because you can get there. Good luck

 

[ladyforsaken]

I still have more changing to do, but I feel like i'm just seeping deeper into the a deep ditch. It doesn't seem like I'm making much progress and I hate talking about these to others. The internet is the only source I have. I never talk to anyone about these issues anymore. It's been awhile since I have.... :/

Hi Unwanted. You know, you should continue working on your talents, as you said, you feel that you still have more improvements to make on your skills. So you should.

Sometimes you gotta fall hard and deep into a ditch before you can actually rise and succeed. No guarantee to how many times you slip and fall into that same ditch but with constant hard work and effort and determination, eventually you'll be out of the ditch and soar high above and be successful.

I don't know much about the career choice you have but I do know that people who make it big, like some of the YouTube musicians who are now famous, they work their asses of but that's only cos they enjoy doing what they do. So don't give up, you'll get there if you keep on going.

Good luck, Unwanted!!

 

[whispers]

Right now is not the time to sell your equipment. You are still not sure. Music is something you love, maybe it will be your carreer, maybe just a side line, or just for you.. If after a few years you havent touched anything and the thought of it discourages you, then you could sell.

You obviously invested alot in it, it doesnt matter if its going to be your career or not, if it makes you happy and you play with it, thats what matters.

I have taken training in aromatherapy and hebalism.. thousands of dollars down the drain my ex used to say. LOL i dont think so, what i learned has become part of me and it transpires in every action i make.
My godson has a job, but also has a group, they have finaly made their first album, and music video. But hes still happy with his job... time will tell if it will be worth quitting it !!

Take the time you need to heal yourself before making any decisions, and dont forget to have fun and do what you need to do to be happy.