People don't usually understand how much work it takes to be a musician and do all this video stuff at the same time in this world we live in. You've put in so much effort and time into this and you deserve all the benefits. People tend to think "oh he knows how to play guitar and it's just smooth sailing after that." They don't realize it's constant practice, sacrifice and sweat. Congratulations and keep going.
Only you can answer the question. What I can say is I think you’re brilliant at the job you’re currently doing. This channel is informative and entertaining. I wish you did guitar lessons!
You go where the fire is. You can get really burned also. I went to LA in about 1970. I lived a block over from Laurel Canyon and worked for the former Vice President of A&R for Capital doing demo's. All of that singer song writer stuff was all around where I lived. It is real, and the competition is VERY real. Dean Parks, Elliot Randall, Jay Graydon, Larry Carlton, Robben Ford showed up around 1972. You will certainly find out if you have what it takes. Now it is Nashville. London and New York seemed to fizzle out a long time ago. And, the music industry collapsed with the banks and the automobile industry only no one bailed the music industry out. I got to see something that no longer exists- the music industry in all its glory, and Natalie Wood in line at the store regularly in her early 30's. She was much better looking live, and a very sweet person. Hooray for Hollywood.
Guess I’ve been lucky somehow. Turning 65 this coming April and never had a formal job my whole life, with the exception of a 6 month part-time gig in a music store in the mid 90’s. What JNC says about original music is 100% accurate- the more you become a pro musician the less you have a chance to write and dedicate time and effort to your own creations. Good thing we have alternative options nowadays and that's why I'm again working on my long time forgotten YT channel, trying to combine music and yoga, which is also a huge part of my life…thanks for what you do John! Highly appreciated 😊
The music industry is a lot like an adventure, it never turns out exactly like you’d envisioned, and you have to keep moving in order to make anything happen.
Love this episode @johnnathancordy ! It reminds me of our chat on my @titancoach channel. But you have added a bunch of additional details here. 👏👏 I view your channel as kind of a “ride along” with you. From talking to you I know that you have been recording and working on your craft daily. This has been your process for years. Since posting on RUclips we’ve been able to dip into your daily journey and learn from and along with you. So your gear, guitar and amp demos and such are all within this context. Your transparency, authenticity and willingness to share and add value to us is really very unique and special. Cheers John!
John. I really appreciate your channel. I've learnt so much from it. I admire your openness, honesty, and the music you make. I even chuckle when the speed bump between your brain and mouth fails to work. It's a great channel.
I think the frequency of videos is good and it’s something I plan to emulate when I start my guitar channel. You get better through reps and the algorithm loves it. I’m also interested in my new city getting into playing some gigs here and there outside of playing in church every other Sunday. This video is very helpful to hear your journey and how you navigated specific things. This is why you’re one of my daily watches
Thanks for the story. I would love to become a full time musician/youtuber. Im working towards that goal, as I got monetized a few months ago but I have a long way to go. I always like hearing other people’s stories on how they did it.
I don't think John has an accurate appreciation for just how good of a guitarist he is. Selfishly, that's just fine. I get to listen to new songs daily and learn a bit here and there. Ironically, if he got a gig/situation commensurate with his skill, I would not be able to listen to him nearrly as much. I'm glad he's here on RUclips!
Things don't happen unless someone hears your playing. Busking is not so remunerative unless you sing as well or accompany a singer. But busking will have musicians stopping and talking to you ,which can be useful for connections. If you are in a guitar shop trying a guitar and somebody asks if you do gigs then you are getting to approx the right level to be more public.
I know a few old guys (successful, big-name players) that collect enough in retirement from their past musical efforts to live well on. I also know guys that have gigged their whole adult lives and now struggle monetarily in their 50s, 60s and beyond. As a creative, doing the un-fun parts of being an adult can be easy to push off until later but there is a price to pay.
I quit my career nine years ago to be a musician. What i didnt know though, is....im a horrible musician. Lol. Lost everything. Oh well. I have gotten a little better at guitar though. Its all i can really think about. Or want to be. Former university admin. Now i cant get a job anywhere. Crazy. Sick of stocking grocery shelves. Never done more menial jobs. Not going back to education...dont want to lie to students for money. Youre channel is great. Congrats. Killer player too.
Entry level job takes a lot of time? I'm here to tell you in the US at least, if you work up in a company or go beyond entry level, you're time dwindles much more. Entry level, when you leave, your time is yours, when you're up the ladder, you're on salary and it's expected you work more than 40 hours.
Love your content man. I’d be interested to know what level your playing was at when you decided to quit your job at 25? What you decided to start focusing on more as a guitar player during that time and why? And how much you feel you’ve progressed sine 2015?
Also proper interested to see you play some keys on the channel even as a one off video. Just watching your style between piano and guitar and how they differ or relate in your playing. Bless ya man.
Not to be too discouraging BUT in reality only a small percentage of musicians will be fortunate enough to earn a good living from playing...either on their own with club dates or going out on the road with a name artists. There are soooo many really good musicians that will never be known or will always need that 9-5 gig. For many, it's a great side-line...and that's all it will ever be.
Back in the 80s, Carlos Cavazo of Quiet Riot was interviewed in a guitar magazine and he said there are many guitar players that are far better than the ones you see and have recording deals etc.
Correct me if I am wrong. Didn't you talk about in one of your first videos a sitcom (?) you were wanting to get off the ground? Maybe it was brit humor thing and I missed it. Or maybe I imagined it all...
People don't usually understand how much work it takes to be a musician and do all this video stuff at the same time in this world we live in. You've put in so much effort and time into this and you deserve all the benefits. People tend to think "oh he knows how to play guitar and it's just smooth sailing after that." They don't realize it's constant practice, sacrifice and sweat. Congratulations and keep going.
Really appreciate the videos. You’re a great player and a genuine person.
Only you can answer the question. What I can say is I think you’re brilliant at the job you’re currently doing. This channel is informative and entertaining. I wish you did guitar lessons!
I am most impressed that you're able to be a successful musician and father.
You go where the fire is. You can get really burned also. I went to LA in about 1970. I lived a block over from Laurel Canyon and worked for the former Vice President of A&R for Capital doing demo's. All of that singer song writer stuff was all around where I lived. It is real, and the competition is VERY real. Dean Parks, Elliot Randall, Jay Graydon, Larry Carlton, Robben Ford showed up around 1972. You will certainly find out if you have what it takes. Now it is Nashville. London and New York seemed to fizzle out a long time ago. And, the music industry collapsed with the banks and the automobile industry only no one bailed the music industry out. I got to see something that no longer exists- the music industry in all its glory, and Natalie Wood in line at the store regularly in her early 30's. She was much better looking live, and a very sweet person. Hooray for Hollywood.
I quit my job as full time guitarist to become a software engineer. Now I enjoy combining both skills creating a whole new career and lot more fun!
Sounds like 2 things AI will be capable of in the near future. Do you have retirement plans in place?
@@Mr_Ashley 💀…. 😂
Guess I’ve been lucky somehow. Turning 65 this coming April and never had a formal job my whole life, with the exception of a 6 month part-time gig in a music store in the mid 90’s. What JNC says about original music is 100% accurate- the more you become a pro musician the less you have a chance to write and dedicate time and effort to your own creations. Good thing we have alternative options nowadays and that's why I'm again working on my long time forgotten YT channel, trying to combine music and yoga, which is also a huge part of my life…thanks for what you do John! Highly appreciated 😊
The music industry is a lot like an adventure, it never turns out exactly like you’d envisioned, and you have to keep moving in order to make anything happen.
Thank you so much for sharing your journey!
Love this episode @johnnathancordy ! It reminds me of our chat on my @titancoach channel. But you have added a bunch of additional details here. 👏👏 I view your channel as kind of a “ride along” with you. From talking to you I know that you have been recording and working on your craft daily. This has been your process for years. Since posting on RUclips we’ve been able to dip into your daily journey and learn from and along with you. So your gear, guitar and amp demos and such are all within this context. Your transparency, authenticity and willingness to share and add value to us is really very unique and special. Cheers John!
John. I really appreciate your channel. I've learnt so much from it. I admire your openness, honesty, and the music you make. I even chuckle when the speed bump between your brain and mouth fails to work.
It's a great channel.
I think the frequency of videos is good and it’s something I plan to emulate when I start my guitar channel. You get better through reps and the algorithm loves it. I’m also interested in my new city getting into playing some gigs here and there outside of playing in church every other Sunday. This video is very helpful to hear your journey and how you navigated specific things. This is why you’re one of my daily watches
Thanks for the story. I would love to become a full time musician/youtuber. Im working towards that goal, as I got monetized a few months ago but I have a long way to go. I always like hearing other people’s stories on how they did it.
I don't think John has an accurate appreciation for just how good of a guitarist he is. Selfishly, that's just fine. I get to listen to new songs daily and learn a bit here and there. Ironically, if he got a gig/situation commensurate with his skill, I would not be able to listen to him nearrly as much. I'm glad he's here on RUclips!
Things don't happen unless someone hears your playing. Busking is not so remunerative unless you sing as well or accompany a singer. But busking will have musicians stopping and talking to you ,which can be useful for connections. If you are in a guitar shop trying a guitar and somebody asks if you do gigs then you are getting to approx the right level to be more public.
Nice ending video … apparently Lenny CAN sing too ….! 😂
can we get some more streams going? those are sick
I know a few old guys (successful, big-name players) that collect enough in retirement from their past musical efforts to live well on. I also know guys that have gigged their whole adult lives and now struggle monetarily in their 50s, 60s and beyond. As a creative, doing the un-fun parts of being an adult can be easy to push off until later but there is a price to pay.
I quit my career nine years ago to be a musician. What i didnt know though, is....im a horrible musician. Lol. Lost everything. Oh well. I have gotten a little better at guitar though. Its all i can really think about. Or want to be. Former university admin. Now i cant get a job anywhere. Crazy. Sick of stocking grocery shelves. Never done more menial jobs. Not going back to education...dont want to lie to students for money. Youre channel is great. Congrats. Killer player too.
we have grocery stores in the USA, Kroger is a large name in that business,
Do you get more money from YT or outside gigs? Just curious
Entry level job takes a lot of time? I'm here to tell you in the US at least, if you work up in a company or go beyond entry level, you're time dwindles much more. Entry level, when you leave, your time is yours, when you're up the ladder, you're on salary and it's expected you work more than 40 hours.
Don't quit your job to become a fulltime musician
Also trying to find a position where you can be around or peripheral to music or media can get you a lot of access without needing to be a star or $$$
if i ever take youtube serious im doing it like this
Hi John. Were you a hack fraud in your last job too?
Love your content man. I’d be interested to know what level your playing was at when you decided to quit your job at 25? What you decided to start focusing on more as a guitar player during that time and why? And how much you feel you’ve progressed sine 2015?
Also proper interested to see you play some keys on the channel even as a one off video. Just watching your style between piano and guitar and how they differ or relate in your playing. Bless ya man.
Not to be too discouraging BUT in reality only a small percentage of musicians will be fortunate enough to earn a good living from playing...either on their own with club dates or going out on the road with a name artists. There are soooo many really good musicians that will never be known or will always need that 9-5 gig. For many, it's a great side-line...and that's all it will ever be.
Back in the 80s, Carlos Cavazo of Quiet Riot was interviewed in a guitar magazine and he said there are many guitar players that are far better than the ones you see and have recording deals etc.
Correct me if I am wrong. Didn't you talk about in one of your first videos a sitcom (?) you were wanting to get off the ground? Maybe it was brit humor thing and I missed it. Or maybe I imagined it all...
Want to employ me as your back up guitarist then mate? 😬
Very informative video appreciate feedback on my original guitar compositions and artwork
First!
Impressive, lol!