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It was either go back to school, or pursue a career in music. I hated school as much as the kind of jobs it was going to help me get as well. Music is a long shot, but it's the only thing I've ever really been good at. Wish me luck!
EDIT: It's 7 am and I'm still trying to get to sleep, but I didn't expect to see this post get to most viral!
Thank you everyone for the love and support. I will post a follow-up with actual music as soon as I have it.
Doing this post and seeing it do well has kind of lit a fire under my ass, and I'm going to get set up to record ASAP. Stay tuned!
belatedusername
Music is a great hobby that requires investment and planning to make it a livelihood. School grants certification; aka multiple paths
LookAtTheDescription
I've started my music degree mate. I've made the decision to attempt to become a professional musician. Wish me luck too
troublecliff
Bloody oath, good luck to you indeed, we'll need it!
BenSnow97
Stay in drugs, eat your school, don't do vegetables
Ogre
What kind of music @OP?
troublecliff
Folk/Blues/Country/Hip-hop. I'll send you a link to my music when I've recorded it, thank you for asking!
memepolice420
Dude, you've got so many fake internet points...cash those in!
troublecliff
Would you like to buy them?
memepolice420
I'll give u $3.50
troublecliff
GODDAMMIT LOCH NESS MONSTA I AIN'T GIVIN' YOU NO TREE FIDDY!!!
dietluigi
Life is going to fuck you no matter what you do. So do what you love.
troublecliff
Well said my friend.
jrunk
I think it's incredibly silly to not be simultaneously working on a backup plan when plan A is "music" but still, good luck OP. Sincerely.
troublecliff
Plan B is restaurant management, it's my next most plausible option.
UselessMorty
Plan C: forklift driver
troublecliff
Plan D: John Goodman impersonator
CurseUrSuddenButInevitableBetrayal
@op, it's gonna be hard man. That's the reason why I never choice "Art", there's gonna a lot of competition for a job.
troublecliff
I hear ya, while there may be competition, I don't need to win anything or be the best. That's what I love about music. I just need to 1/2
troublecliff
Be different enough to stand out without being too weird and be catchy enough without being too formulaic or cliche.
disduhcatyo
One of my best friends just made that decision as well. Not an easy road to travel. Good luck.
troublecliff
Thank you, all the best to you and your friend!
FoxySpirit
Good, wanna hear stuff. Best shot is getting some good used mics and a Focusrite audio interface. Excellent quality without breakin the bank
troublecliff
Luckily the bar I work at just hired a guy who happens to work as a sound engineer by day. He's already helped me big time.
Orangicus
Show us your fucking music, too, you twat!
troublecliff
I'm beginning recording within a matter of days and will send you a link to my music when it's done, you cunt!
Orangicus
Goddamn better. Also, I appreciate the reply. If I could +1 again, I would.
troublecliff
Greymalum
I suck at music, but it is a medium that I'm pulled to. It will help me get lessons exposure that I may not be able to do otherwise.
troublecliff
Here here!
Greymalum
Flamin' Moe, how appropriate.
JadawinUK
Flaming Homer, recipe thief!
Greymalum
Oh yeah, nearly forgot. Bart was going to make them at school.
mashafasha5
Same.
FranxNBeans
See you in school next year.
troublecliff
bullzhit
If you're doing any songwriting, read a lot, of mythology and literature and analysis etc. Really helps you expand your references.
troublecliff
That's actually a super helpful tip! I love telling stories in my music, and I love music with varied themes.
danosaurusrocks
Good luck! I did it professionally for 16 years. It is possible. Just work hard and don't be a dick. Don't give up!
troublecliff
Do you have a link to your music?
danosaurusrocks
https://open.spotify.com/album/6vXSJaBkZVynlbdkLab2i1 - That is my first solo single. There's an EP coming soon.
dukebound85
Don't bitch about being poor
troublecliff
But I waannaaaaaaaa
feyd
Good for you, but lose the hashtags
troublecliff
They gone.
malakim
Tbh, music is something you do on the side until you can live of it. Then you can go for it.
SavageDrums
I wish you all the best, but speaking from LOTS of experience in the industry, it's never how good you are, it's luck that'll count.
troublecliff
So I'm told, sad but true.
Flippinballz
Dont stop educating yourself though.
SephiRothIRA
I wanted to do music but I wanted stability, perhaps I should've looked into production instead of performance when I was in that phase.
SephiRothIRA
Recording, mixing, engineering became very interesting as the years went on.
troublecliff
I've never been a tech savvy dude. Just give me a guitar, a good beat and I'll make you smile and tap your feet ;)
moneybagsmalone
fluxfish
If you don't have kids...then totally go for it.
troublecliff
No kids, no girlfriend, no mortgage, half decent income and very little debt. Things could be much worse.
itkeepsmewarm
Just remember if you become famous to come back and visit us once in a while.
troublecliff
Haha I've been coming here for 4 years now. I don't think I'll ever leave :)
BlackwitchWizard
too bad you dont have an album to post now that you're on the front page. this post may get more exposure than a lot of your tracks.
troublecliff
I know right! I just posted this real quick last night for the hell of it. I'll link you to my follow-up if you'd like to hear my music!
BlackwitchWizard
https://blackwitchpudding.bandcamp.com/album/betty-kougar-herman-the-worm-man thats my band, but it doesn't pay any bills.
troublecliff
I dig it!
kaitoofrose
Honestly? I'd say Danny from Game Grumps does have some good advice for it. I think it's in his Space Quest series.
troublecliff
Right, Danny, Game Grumps...
kaitoofrose
He actually does give good advice. He is for following your dreams, but does tell you that there will be hurdles you need to get through.
troublecliff
Ok, I'll look him up, thank you!
kaitoofrose
Welcome!
TopMac2156
What type of music you make?
troublecliff
Blues, country, folk and hip-hop. I'm not very well connected in the local music scene, so my hope is im good enough to stand out.
TopMac2156
If you got any chill music or hip hop music send me some.
troublecliff
I'm about to start work on a chill type hip-hop track very soon!
ZavierGarcia
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mrmartini
I write & record punk music as a hobby. I used to play in bands. Never pursued it in a professional manner. It's not a very popular genre >
mrmartini
Right now either. Just for fun. All I want to say is, don't let the stress of trying to "make it" ruin the love you have for music. Don't >
mrmartini
cater or pander for money. Write what you feel, and if it's genuine, and good, it won't make money. You need cookie cutter cliche pop >
mrmartini
redundant nonsense. lol, I'm kidding. Just remember to keep the passion & love for the music alive while you're trying to become something >
LyleVanDeGroot
Do you happen to live in Austin?
troublecliff
Saskatoon Canada, it's not the best scene by far but we still have a great musical community here.
Cazador115
Thinks will work out fine, worst case scenario school will still be there. Good luck, hope it works out
BlackwitchWizard
yea, when you're 35, broke, bitter and out of touch, school will be there, full of more debt, and young people with futures...
troublecliff
Cazador115
Yuken
The key to success is drugs. I've noticed that a lot of successful musicians do/did drugs, so that must be it. Use drugs, all kinds.
sealfury
Important: wait til you get some level of success first, as they're a drain on time and money when you first start (I know you were kidding)
letmehityouwithsomeknowledge
AngryHobo69
I wouldn't want to get a hangover.
TheCarolingian
Hiya kids. Here is an important message from your Uncle Bill. Don't buy drugs. Become a pop star, and they give you them for free!
VILETEZCA
Reeeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaalllllll fucking high on drugs.
JerzeeTomato
No drugs till you're famous, mmmkay. That's where most people mess up.
wizzie26
????????????
Yuken
Are you confused?
troublecliff
Hmm, ok. Probably the worse the drugs are for me, the more they'll help my career?
bentwrenches
Heroin. Lots of heroin. I am a musician and had a former band mate seriously suggest we start using heroin so we would make better music.
Polaristars
Drug is a helluva cocaine.
fluhatinrapper
Yarp
justino37
Worked for Cobain, Staley, Noel, Weiland, and so many others!
emkev
Amy Winehouse...
baldewok
You are not supposed to take them. Sell them to help your career.
GandalfTheGrayScale
I mean what took the Beatles from mop head pop to the Sgt peppers album?
TheGuyWhoBeatsHisMeat
All the cocaine
troublecliff
Werrrrd
TheBestRussian
Well have you heard Pink Floyd lyrics?? That shit does not happen to a sober mind...
11111111231231123
they were actually pretty tame with drugs due to Syd Barrett's fate
afriendinneedsafriendindeedafriendwithmemesisbetter
Wait are you 26 yet?
troublecliff
Going on 27...
afriendinneedsafriendindeedafriendwithmemesisbetter
Uh oh https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/27_Club
troublecliff
I know...