Drop a link... I'll give it a listen for the simple fact you're going on 60 and just now starting to release music. Showing it's never too late to start chasing your dreams.
Do you love music that makes you feel good inside and POSITIVE? I hope you enjoy this song I wrote that I truly believe will inspire the whole world 1 day. Thanks alot 🙂 ruclips.net/video/alvobN7iOkQ/видео.html&feature=share
Thanks, you are an inspiration. I thought I was too old when I first dropped my first (shy) track...childhood dream comming true, and your comment made me believe I should continue, thanks :)
Pay your dues!!!!!Learn your craft!!! Talent recognizes talent.Peers recognize peers.Being humble goes a long way, contrary to the current paradigm, of"Me Too" .
Gino, its a mixture of electronic, jazz and classical. @PresidentChico, I am game for emails. I just generally put things out on soundcloud. The comment section there can be utilized for this very easily.
This inspired me. The doubts, the judgement, and even after feeling my music is nothing. You really made me realize that the only person that really should be happy about this music is me. I build my craft and my own style and you made me realized that even though its hard for every artist. You really have to believe in yourself and things will get better. Thank you for the wake up call Adam. Patience is key and hard work pays off.
I understand where you're coming from. Me personally i've never believednin begging anyone for leverage. I always wanted to build an image for myself. My latest music video gathered 400+ views. I honestly never thought that would happen but im glad. Just have to keep putting in work and find people who like your message.
I am only 14 I have been writing music and songs since I found my voice which was 5 years ago I am writing songs and what I wanna do So first I wanna finish school I wanna be in like a singing group like bts So to get noticed I'm gonna book loads of gigs and I believe in my self do you reckon I could do it
Man I know EXACTLY what you mean! You can't expect someone to put you on if you're just starting. This takes time and dedication and consistency. Keep pushing quality content and keep working. Even when you start getting noticed, KEEP WORKING! Don't let others direct your vision. If you want it you have to do what it takes to get it
I've had a placement or two in my day and have been producing half of my life lol....I'm 32.... what I would suggest to kids is to rent out a studio or enter a best battle just to see where u actually stand... one of my mentors has platinum songs in his catalog and when he plays me shit it reminds me how good some of these industry producers are.... the older ones atleast lol.... be patient and continue to learn!!!!
where could I find a studio? like how do I do that? I live in a small town. Where factories and grocery stores are more known here. DEFINITELY not singing...what do I do?
This video was PERFECT, man. You literally spoke about ALL the things that cross my mind about creating & growing music, and being parallel to the music business. I'm 29, & sometimes feel like time isn't on my side with how long I've been making music sporadically with minimal direction sometimes. But this was one of those 1st steps to get me back on the grind & work for it. Thanks, Adam!
Adam! Thank you very much for all your videos, I've been playing guitar and composing songs for 7 years now, and thanks to you I'm taking the courage to take the next step and start going out to the world!
Thank you so much Adam 🥰I’ve been writing songs since elementary school but I don’t know how to arrange or get anyone to help me . I feel like it’s time for me to reach out 💪🏻
This is probably your most informative and best video you’ve posted. And I’ve seen probably every video you’ve uploaded. This is how I’ve always thought about this particular subject. ITS ON YOU! YOU HAVE TO PUT IN THE WORK! There’s just no shortcut! Thank you so much Adam for posting this video. Keep up the good work. Once again THANK YOU.
I love it man! Love how you’re always real with every single one of us. I definitely say include material like this because like you said, it’s not just about the creating process, but our mindset also that can really change up the game. Much love man!
Thank you so much for posting as this is exactly what I needed to hear. After all these years, not making real money but didn't get into this because of money, I did it because I love it. I've been given many opportunities by just doing what I love.
Great video, Adam! You're absolutely right about not needing a huge record label or needing a shoutout from a big artist to be successful. You could be an independent artist/producer and still make decent money through online. Appreciate you giving different perspective on these things! Looking forward to the next one!
Thanks for being realistic! Fake promises don’t get you nowhere. I’ve been putting everything I have in music all my life but did zero in promoting myself. The sooner you realise that you need to be better businessman than a musician, the better.
I like that last bit - needing no permission to create, just limited gear ideas. We forget that as it's so easy to be distracted by the external. Keep creating, artists. ❤️
I really appreciate your honesty and transparency. I rely on these videos to keep me grounded and moving forward with my goals. I finally just uploaded my first ever youtube video and it hit 2000+ views in the first 2 days. Using these tips and my current momentum to keep progressing and I am so excited to see where it goes. Thank you so much!
Thank you Adam, you give me a lot of reasons to keep believing in myself and continue to strive. Lately I have been feeling really down because I am filled with a lot of doubts and nobody seems to believes in me, so I do feel really alone most of the time. I started to make music last year which wasn’t very successful, I had no idea what I was doing because I did not do any research about how the music industry works. Thankfully, earlier this year I stumbled upon your channel and learned a lot of important information. Now I am slowly starting back with my dream, currently uploaded my new single with the full EP soon!
Loved this video. As an artist looking to take things to the next level, this helped me to believe I can continue when I feel like giving up at times. I love your channel! ✨🎤
I’m 17 year old I literally right now have a laptop Logic Pro X a midi keyboard and a portable speaker I haven’t made a dollar yet but every video I watch of yours I literally become more and more on fire for these dreams I thank you so much for every video you make
This video is not what I was looking for, but it is definitely what I needed, it totally changed my perspective. Now I have a new energy about chasing this music.
Love your different angles on the same topic, hammering it in my brain in every video. Thank you once more Adam. You are helping me so much man. Even after having watched hundreds of'em by now. Your passion sounds so real.
Yes, sir, thank you very much for the info! Regards from Romania! I was doing my workout and stopped when you dropped that story and told us not to quit the video. It makes sense, now...Thx again!
Hey Adam!My name is Amber Lee from Austin,Tx,and I came across one of your videos while researching how i could build my brand a couple weeks back,and I've been watching them ever since.This one REALLY helped me,because thats a big problem of mine.My mindset.I can relate to everything on this one.Thankyou for doing what you do. You're a very good teacher and break info down where i can understand it better.See u on ur next one!! A.Lee
WOW, what an awesome point about making music 6 years and not being in debt. That's such a great perspective! I've only been doing this thing 4 years, so I ain't even outta college yet! Thanks dude!
I have my single, released Sept 2022 and am now going to take guitar lessons and just PLAY ON 6TH st in Austin live while i have tiktok live and Instagram live. LET'S GO!!!
He's right. It's all about mindset. "Luck ain't even lucky, gotta make your own breaks." Wise person Bon Jovi. "Stop living like a flea in a jam jar." Napoleon Hill. Love Adam's videos. Inspiring.
Every video is a mini wakeup call. I can say that as a 22 year old instrumentalist I haven't taken responsibility for my position in life. Thanks to your content I gained the confidence to start my channel, and refine my while mindset and even daily routine.
This video was recommended to me by RUclips. Really enjoyed the message and just subscribed. Already making a living as a musician/teacher, but want to grow my solo side project. Will be digging through all of your videos for more tips. Thanks!
If this channel never existed I don’t think I would know what I know now! This guys has taught me a lot of thing I never knew before about the music industry. I really appreciate it😌😁
I for 1 don't mind a longer video....just do ur thing bro...regardless of how some people feel...we're all on here listening,learning....we're taking notes long/short videos....we luvin' them
I fucking love the positivity you put out. Balancing pragmatism and positivity is really a challenge and I really appreciate you for what you do. You’re amazing. Cheers
I love your videos as you just speak the truth & you direct & I like that. I'm just enjoying the process of just creating & I just gotta be consistent & patient.
Nothing happens overnight, you have to let things marinate.Hard work, dedication, passion towards what you do, confidence, spreading a positive message etc. Any and everything is is possible no matter what it Is you just have to truly want to execute your goals. I hope all of you remain humble and grateful that you have this skill. Mucho love ❤🔥
"Think about this. A lawyer has to go to school for a minimum of 8 years before they could ever even start practicing law legally. A doctor has to go to school 6 ,8 ,10 years before they're able to start practicing medicine legally. We could start practicing music legally since day one" - Adam Ivy Badass quote
I’ll do whatever it takes to make it to where I want to be. I don’t care how long it takes. Thank you for helping me realize what steps I have to take from where I am.
Awesome video..I say the same thing all the time. I’m 23 years in the game...paid my dues paying to record in pro studios for years when I started till I learned enough to build my own studio and now all these years later my quality is way better than what I used to pay for. These days they don’t wanna pay to record and I try to tell then they are paying for over 20 years experience..these days they think they can buy a laptop and drop and album...no matter what..it won’t sound like what a professional can do
Nevermind if you're 16 or 60. Always treat your fellow musicians and producers with respect and dignity, no matter the genre, no matter the level of skill. You'd rather be remembered as a decent, humble yet professional guy.
I released a single to show people a true sound of my band even if it’s just me and a guitar. It felt weird seeing my band name on Apple Music. Hopefully my band will take off one day and get great money and just live our lives making music because it’s always been the dream we wanted.
I NEEDED THIS! Been making beats for 13 yrs. Now that I think my beats sound “good enough”, i definitely had that entitlement, even though I just started posting a yr ago.
I rented an Office in the building the big Boys in my City work. Meeting artists on a daily basis now. That was a major shift. I worked all summer with No days off. And i still do but i Changed from everyday taxidriving to only weekends and now i work every Day in the studio i buildt downtown. Mindset is everything. Invest and do what you are scared to do and it Will pay off. Music Will be my only job in 3 years
Hey Adam. Great as always. And disagree the videos are long winded! Fantastic information and for free. You give up your time to hand out your advice that you have discovered over your career. Cheers man. :)
And just to add that totally agree with your advice. In modern times a lot of folk believe they have the right to be a celebrity, maybe because they can sing or have a certain look. This is total bollocks. What they forget is the artists back in the day worked tirelessly gig after gig. Even the Beatles worked every night singing covers. Doing five hour sets and even had to travel over to Germany to get their name out there. We have to make our own luck and work as hard if not harder than the next guy. And most of all never give up. That’s what sets the big players apart. Some artists don’t make it until their fifties. Cheers again!! :)
It really does help the mindset seeing where the trajectory can land or is like amounts that you can make by doing certain amount of work that is really helpful thank you
Thanks a lot. And yes, I'd like to know more about the tactics and practical stuff and strategies about contacting the right persons etc.. I scrolled your other videos. Maybe there's already a video about it I just haven't found. If yes, could you or someone link it here? If not, please make a video about it. 🙂Best wishes to you and everyone.
Needed this thank you. The indy label I've signed with was like that's too goal to get those calls as I work on the business side of the craft. Thank you Adam.
Bro i like how you seem to always keep it real. This is not something one dabbles in its a long term commitment and, it take patience most people want to see results quick but it don't work that way but if you love music or whatever you are doing then you won't mind waiting because you'll be too busy enjoying the process to care about that and if you love doing something it shows and your more likely to see success because people see your passion your joy and your mastery
Thank you Adam, yes it helps a lot, and yes i would be glad if you could make a strategy video to get in touch in a proper manner with the industry :) sorry for my english, cheers from France
Great video, great advices, and definitely on point. A lot of us already knows what you said here but we don't always apply. Because while learning and observing the other artists in the industry, from time to time you notice a few kids who achieve in 2 years with no efforts what you haven't made in 20 of hard work. It contributes to the global frustration and the feeling that music industry is unfair and sometimes makes us lose our focus .. I say "we" but i should say "I" actually :). Cheers man. Keep up the great work!
Hey bro I got a few freestyles on RUclips one written(bad love) n two written soon three on bandlab been doing this for bout four years just use a phone to record with video recorder m a phone to connect to RUclips lol(I don't listen to much rap or anything for that matter other then beats) I walk around days off work with my kids freestyling lol I enjoy my passion that born from my passion in poetry ur video has inspired me as ppl saying I'ma make it this that n thethird it's not bout making it a single listener I see as I alrdy made it, telling my own story one bar at a time I don't wanna ever loose my interest in the fun and passion which I have just wanted to say ty so much it words rly lifted my spirits not for fame but for contentment
Hey Adam, music make me alive now. And the office work is fun too, but I strive with making a video now. I have so much apps to learn too, but time I got then. I have my pension now, and live good on that. Music is 100% for me, and it makes my day too.
I love your style Adam! Your honesty and all the info you’re giving out man.. I honestly learned soo much from you and take everything you’ve said to heart. You inspired me to take my vibes to the next level and started a RUclips channel producing music and rapping over my own beats its pretty wavy man! For everyone reading this give it a view and tell me Watchu think guys! Much love ❤️
After being in the business for 17 + years...i am so happy to hear you say this!!! The truth is .. we meet people along the way, when the time is right...maybe youll work with them or maybe you wont. The best thing is to just work on your craft .develop your own sound...because youll end up being heavily influenced by what the other artists want ....and you might not even learn that much. This business. isnt about money. (Well of course it comes with being hired for jobs but it happens naturally). Anyways. I'm not going to even go in to my journey and what i've done and who ive met...but it happened naturally.. I didnt seek people out...I PUT IN THE WORK....and im still PUTTING IN THE WORK. and im still buying things for the studio. I started in electronic music and was wildly seuccessful. and now im shooting for Film and TV. When the time is right I will cross paths with someone who is either a director or a composer... i dont know.. but i believe in putting energy toward things and believing. But dont go for things for greed and jump the gun. Be patient and put in the work and be humble. JUST like you said ADAM ...THANK you for sharing this with the world.. so perfectly well articulated. I accidentally got nominated for a grammy btw... This is the kind of thing that happens too. Dont give up people.
Thanks for your insight and perspective in this video. My biggest problem is becoming unmotivated as I'm yet to create something to my own high standards, let alone others
Adam, stop apologizing. If people are like me they are watching you because they get something out of it which I do! Don’t be sorry for doing what you’re doing because you might piss some people off. Fuck them, you’re really helping me out by posting these videos thank you.
For the record, I find your videos to be the appropriate length for the amount of value and info you give. Keep up the great work. Hope to see you around town again lol.
I really needed to hear this. Be humble and let the making of music be the reward. The rest will follow when the time comes. And by all means, go as hippy as you wish Adam!
Thank you so much for your words of encouragement. I did go to law school, I put in the work for that field, I acquired debt. If I could do it all over again, I probably wouldn’t go. My interests shifted. Recently I’ve started to pursue my creative stuff: podcasting, writing, creating RUclips videos. I’ve been trying to find a strategy to merge this interest with my legal background.. so all that work doesn’t go to waste. But I need to not be unintentionally entitled as you put it. With faith and effort we will get there. ❤️
I been making music for a long time and I'm just now noticing I really don't need a label and me watching this video I'm convinced I can do it by myself cuz I'll always want label to sign me but I have to Market myself better
I hope that our God is looking at you while you re doing this . Cuz you help me a lot and you have a big soul . Respect man! (Just started with the english)
Killer content! Could you make a video on how to get started with self-employment? What should we as early-stage producers bear in mind about the law side of it?
going on 60 here,and now releasing songs, and still rockin.
Drop a link... I'll give it a listen for the simple fact you're going on 60 and just now starting to release music. Showing it's never too late to start chasing your dreams.
Keep rockin. def motivational 💯
Do you love music that makes you feel good inside and POSITIVE?
I hope you enjoy this song I wrote that I truly believe will inspire the whole world 1 day. Thanks alot 🙂
ruclips.net/video/alvobN7iOkQ/видео.html&feature=share
Thanks, you are an inspiration. I thought I was too old when I first dropped my first (shy) track...childhood dream comming true, and your comment made me believe I should continue, thanks :)
@@codykelly8379 I’m 57 and still doing it also 👍ruclips.net/video/wzdel3UhN3E/видео.html
Pay your dues!!!!!Learn your craft!!! Talent recognizes talent.Peers recognize peers.Being humble goes a long way, contrary to the current paradigm, of"Me Too" .
Yep
Truth
some deep shit spilled out G!
I really just need people to give feedback so that I can improve.
John George word, i gotchu, vise versa me?
More than happy. Always great to listen to new and novel work.
I ask people for emails, and push the music to them...people too lazy now a days
Gino, its a mixture of electronic, jazz and classical. @PresidentChico, I am game for emails. I just generally put things out on soundcloud. The comment section there can be utilized for this very easily.
Same here. I'll go check out your page, dude. Keep hustlin'!
This inspired me. The doubts, the judgement, and even after feeling my music is nothing. You really made me realize that the only person that really should be happy about this music is me. I build my craft and my own style and you made me realized that even though its hard for every artist. You really have to believe in yourself and things will get better. Thank you for the wake up call Adam. Patience is key and hard work pays off.
I really wrote a good song that I believe will b a hit what do I do.
@@jwillock5697 bro how do you write your songs?
I understand where you're coming from. Me personally i've never believednin begging anyone for leverage. I always wanted to build an image for myself. My latest music video gathered 400+ views. I honestly never thought that would happen but im glad. Just have to keep putting in work and find people who like your message.
Congratulations! How do you get 400+ views? Did you run ads?
Only person I've heard spilled the truth... Music is not a shortcut to being rich👍
I am only 14 I have been writing music and songs since I found my voice which was 5 years ago I am writing songs and what I wanna do
So first I wanna finish school
I wanna be in like a singing group like bts
So to get noticed I'm gonna book loads of gigs and I believe in my self do you reckon I could do it
@@carnage1163 of course you can good luck dude 💜
Good luck dude
Man I know EXACTLY what you mean! You can't expect someone to put you on if you're just starting. This takes time and dedication and consistency. Keep pushing quality content and keep working. Even when you start getting noticed, KEEP WORKING! Don't let others direct your vision. If you want it you have to do what it takes to get it
Don’t give up... work hard...
Don’t give up...
Love what you do... and someone else just might...
Do everything under the sun to get heard...
I've had a placement or two in my day and have been producing half of my life lol....I'm 32.... what I would suggest to kids is to rent out a studio or enter a best battle just to see where u actually stand... one of my mentors has platinum songs in his catalog and when he plays me shit it reminds me how good some of these industry producers are.... the older ones atleast lol.... be patient and continue to learn!!!!
What's your socials man to check these beats out
where could I find a studio? like how do I do that? I live in a small town. Where factories and grocery stores are more known here. DEFINITELY not singing...what do I do?
@@kamryn2310 I get how frustrating that can be..: but the best thing u can do is travel 🙏🙏🙏
This video was PERFECT, man. You literally spoke about ALL the things that cross my mind about creating & growing music, and being parallel to the music business. I'm 29, & sometimes feel like time isn't on my side with how long I've been making music sporadically with minimal direction sometimes. But this was one of those 1st steps to get me back on the grind & work for it. Thanks, Adam!
Adam! Thank you very much for all your videos, I've been playing guitar and composing songs for 7 years now, and thanks to you I'm taking the courage to take the next step and start going out to the world!
Thank you so much Adam 🥰I’ve been writing songs since elementary school but I don’t know how to arrange or get anyone to help me . I feel like it’s time for me to reach out 💪🏻
This is probably your most informative and best video you’ve posted. And I’ve seen probably every video you’ve uploaded. This is how I’ve always thought about this particular subject. ITS ON YOU! YOU HAVE TO PUT IN THE WORK! There’s just no shortcut! Thank you so much Adam for posting this video. Keep up the good work. Once again THANK YOU.
I love it man! Love how you’re always real with every single one of us. I definitely say include material like this because like you said, it’s not just about the creating process, but our mindset also that can really change up the game. Much love man!
entitlement is the main reason why anyone fails. Hey it happens to the best of us too, we all have ego just be aware.
Thank you so much for posting as this is exactly what I needed to hear. After all these years, not making real money but didn't get into this because of money, I did it because I love it. I've been given many opportunities by just doing what I love.
Great video, Adam! You're absolutely right about not needing a huge record label or needing a shoutout from a big artist to be successful. You could be an independent artist/producer and still make decent money through online. Appreciate you giving different perspective on these things! Looking forward to the next one!
ruclips.net/video/JBlN5eEqKAs/видео.html
Check me out n if u down to make some magic happen lets work on a few projects
You motivated me bro. Thank you so much!!
Datz sum real shyt
That analogy is ace . Just gotta keep on learning , keep on pushing . Consistency is key , not just through the music , but through the learning
Thanks for being realistic! Fake promises don’t get you nowhere. I’ve been putting everything I have in music all my life but did zero in promoting myself. The sooner you realise that you need to be better businessman than a musician, the better.
I like that last bit - needing no permission to create, just limited gear ideas. We forget that as it's so easy to be distracted by the external. Keep creating, artists. ❤️
you probably will never see this, but you do make a difference with your knowledge and education. Thank you for your work, from one Artist to another
Thank you for taking time out of your day to say that. Means a lot to me.
I really appreciate your honesty and transparency. I rely on these videos to keep me grounded and moving forward with my goals. I finally just uploaded my first ever youtube video and it hit 2000+ views in the first 2 days. Using these tips and my current momentum to keep progressing and I am so excited to see where it goes. Thank you so much!
Chief Da Don on all Platforms!
Thank you Adam, you give me a lot of reasons to keep believing in myself and continue to strive. Lately I have been feeling really down because I am filled with a lot of doubts and nobody seems to believes in me, so I do feel really alone most of the time. I started to make music last year which wasn’t very successful, I had no idea what I was doing because I did not do any research about how the music industry works. Thankfully, earlier this year I stumbled upon your channel and learned a lot of important information. Now I am slowly starting back with my dream, currently uploaded my new single with the full EP soon!
Great! Please do the video about the strategy! Thanks men!
I appreciate the feedback. I will put that on the list. Thanks for the support!
Loved this video. As an artist looking to take things to the next level, this helped me to believe I can continue when I feel like giving up at times. I love your channel! ✨🎤
I’m 17 year old I literally right now have a laptop Logic Pro X a midi keyboard and a portable speaker I haven’t made a dollar yet but every video I watch of yours I literally become more and more on fire for these dreams I thank you so much for every video you make
We should do a project Im in need of someone who can mix and master n make beats
I agree. No mainstream act or label wants a new upcoming indie artist to steal their spotlight. Great point in message
This video is not what I was looking for, but it is definitely what I needed, it totally changed my perspective. Now I have a new energy about chasing this music.
Love to hear it!
I made music. Then realized that no one will ever see it or hear it. So i came here. Nothing has changed.
I love your energy! This really helped some of my doubts! Thank you!
I appreciate you watching. Thanks for the comment!
You're the only one who can pull-off long videos like this. You don't need to change a thing!
Love your different angles on the same topic, hammering it in my brain in every video. Thank you once more Adam. You are helping me so much man. Even after having watched hundreds of'em by now. Your passion sounds so real.
I personally would love to see a video about contacting managers and labels and doing it correctly. Love your stuff Adam! Keep it up!
Yes, sir, thank you very much for the info! Regards from Romania! I was doing my workout and stopped when you dropped that story and told us not to quit the video. It makes sense, now...Thx again!
the way u talk, look into my eyes, its like u really want me to succeed and u are trying to help me... man.. thankyou so much :)
Hey Adam!My name is Amber Lee from Austin,Tx,and I came across one of your videos while researching how i could build my brand a couple weeks back,and I've been watching them ever since.This one REALLY helped me,because thats a big problem of mine.My mindset.I can relate to everything on this one.Thankyou for doing what you do. You're a very good teacher and break info down where i can understand it better.See u on ur next one!!
A.Lee
WOW, what an awesome point about making music 6 years and not being in debt. That's such a great perspective! I've only been doing this thing 4 years, so I ain't even outta college yet! Thanks dude!
The rants you put up about changing your mindset and tough love as much as I don't think you are as harsh as you do, they are brilliant.
I have my single, released Sept 2022 and am now going to take guitar lessons and just PLAY ON 6TH st in Austin live while i have tiktok live and Instagram live. LET'S GO!!!
He's right. It's all about mindset. "Luck ain't even lucky, gotta make your own breaks." Wise person Bon Jovi.
"Stop living like a flea in a jam jar." Napoleon Hill.
Love Adam's videos. Inspiring.
Every video is a mini wakeup call. I can say that as a 22 year old instrumentalist I haven't taken responsibility for my position in life.
Thanks to your content I gained the confidence to start my channel, and refine my while mindset and even daily routine.
This video was recommended to me by RUclips. Really enjoyed the message and just subscribed. Already making a living as a musician/teacher, but want to grow my solo side project. Will be digging through all of your videos for more tips. Thanks!
very motivational...yes hard work does pay off...I truly believe that...Thanks Adam
If this channel never existed I don’t think I would know what I know now! This guys has taught me a lot of thing I never knew before about the music industry. I really appreciate it😌😁
I for 1 don't mind a longer video....just do ur thing bro...regardless of how some people feel...we're all on here listening,learning....we're taking notes long/short videos....we luvin' them
I fucking love the positivity you put out. Balancing pragmatism and positivity is really a challenge and I really appreciate you for what you do.
You’re amazing. Cheers
I really loved this video, Adam. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!..and please..do keep videos long!!
I love your videos as you just speak the truth & you direct & I like that. I'm just enjoying the process of just creating & I just gotta be consistent & patient.
some of the realest shit ever said men..
Tellm bro. 💪💪🔥
Smart Rapper I watch all your vids too, I even messsge you on instagram. Hopefully you can get back to me 🔥
Salute bro u a RUclips Goat 💯
Aye dope shit your lookin at some of his vids to haha
haha i love this
Whoa!
Nothing happens overnight, you have to let things marinate.Hard work, dedication, passion towards what you do, confidence, spreading a positive message etc. Any and everything is is possible no matter what it Is you just have to truly want to execute your goals. I hope all of you remain humble and grateful that you have this skill. Mucho love ❤🔥
"Think about this. A lawyer has to go to school for a minimum of 8 years before they could ever even start practicing law legally.
A doctor has to go to school 6 ,8 ,10 years before they're able to start practicing medicine legally.
We could start practicing music legally since day one"
- Adam Ivy
Badass quote
Don't know when our dreams gonna be true🤔
But I never lose hope I will keep doing it 🌟🙌
I’ll do whatever it takes to make it to where I want to be. I don’t care how long it takes. Thank you for helping me realize what steps I have to take from where I am.
Awesome video..I say the same thing all the time. I’m 23 years in the game...paid my dues paying to record in pro studios for years when I started till I learned enough to build my own studio and now all these years later my quality is way better than what I used to pay for. These days they don’t wanna pay to record and I try to tell then they are paying for over 20 years experience..these days they think they can buy a laptop and drop and album...no matter what..it won’t sound like what a professional can do
Nevermind if you're 16 or 60. Always treat your fellow musicians and producers with respect and dignity, no matter the genre, no matter the level of skill. You'd rather be remembered as a decent, humble yet professional guy.
I concur.
Very helpful, brother! I appreciate you making content like this and your videos really have taken me to the next level
I released a single to show people a true sound of my band even if it’s just me and a guitar. It felt weird seeing my band name on Apple Music. Hopefully my band will take off one day and get great money and just live our lives making music because it’s always been the dream we wanted.
All the very best!!
You already too off you registered a song.
I NEEDED THIS! Been making beats for 13 yrs. Now that I think my beats sound “good enough”, i definitely had that entitlement, even though I just started posting a yr ago.
I rented an Office in the building the big Boys in my City work. Meeting artists on a daily basis now.
That was a major shift. I worked all summer with No days off. And i still do but i Changed from everyday taxidriving to only weekends and now i work every Day in the studio i buildt downtown.
Mindset is everything. Invest and do what you are scared to do and it Will pay off.
Music Will be my only job in 3 years
people dont realize that this video is gold. thanks for the knowledge bruh, this mean so much to me
Hey Adam. Great as always. And disagree the videos are long winded! Fantastic information and for free. You give up your time to hand out your advice that you have discovered over your career. Cheers man. :)
And just to add that totally agree with your advice. In modern times a lot of folk believe they have the right to be a celebrity, maybe because they can sing or have a certain look. This is total bollocks. What they forget is the artists back in the day worked tirelessly gig after gig. Even the Beatles worked every night singing covers. Doing five hour sets and even had to travel over to Germany to get their name out there. We have to make our own luck and work as hard if not harder than the next guy. And most of all never give up. That’s what sets the big players apart. Some artists don’t make it until their fifties. Cheers again!! :)
It really does help the mindset seeing where the trajectory can land or is like amounts that you can make by doing certain amount of work that is really helpful thank you
Thanks a lot. And yes, I'd like to know more about the tactics and practical stuff and strategies about contacting the right persons etc.. I scrolled your other videos. Maybe there's already a video about it I just haven't found. If yes, could you or someone link it here? If not, please make a video about it. 🙂Best wishes to you and everyone.
Needed this thank you. The indy label I've signed with was like that's too goal to get those calls as I work on the business side of the craft. Thank you Adam.
Bro i like how you seem to always keep it real. This is not something one dabbles in its a long term commitment and, it take patience most people want to see results quick but it don't work that way but if you love music or whatever you are doing then you won't mind waiting because you'll be too busy enjoying the process to care about that and if you love doing something it shows and your more likely to see success because people see your passion your joy and your mastery
This is a great video. Hard work, persistence, growth, talent, vision day after day is the way to go.
Thank you Adam, yes it helps a lot, and yes i would be glad if you could make a strategy video to get in touch in a proper manner with the industry :) sorry for my english, cheers from France
Glad you found some value in it man. Thank you.
Great video, great advices, and definitely on point. A lot of us already knows what you said here but we don't always apply. Because while learning and observing the other artists in the industry, from time to time you notice a few kids who achieve in 2 years with no efforts what you haven't made in 20 of hard work. It contributes to the global frustration and the feeling that music industry is unfair and sometimes makes us lose our focus .. I say "we" but i should say "I" actually :). Cheers man. Keep up the great work!
Sebb Junior not that to become a artist you gotta be confident in your work
It depends how far you take it
Thanks for the motivation. It's still working. Real words wise man.... Lets keep it moving one hunnid
it is , its bringing value and that reminder , be patient and keep going !
Probably the most honest video about this particular topic. Love it! Well stated.
Hey bro I got a few freestyles on RUclips one written(bad love) n two written soon three on bandlab been doing this for bout four years just use a phone to record with video recorder m a phone to connect to RUclips lol(I don't listen to much rap or anything for that matter other then beats) I walk around days off work with my kids freestyling lol I enjoy my passion that born from my passion in poetry ur video has inspired me as ppl saying I'ma make it this that n thethird it's not bout making it a single listener I see as I alrdy made it, telling my own story one bar at a time I don't wanna ever loose my interest in the fun and passion which I have just wanted to say ty so much it words rly lifted my spirits not for fame but for contentment
what you do is really inspirational man, I hope you can find time and space to do the long ass video though. Really looking forward to it bro.
Don’t apologize for going hippie bruh. I appreciate it. 🔥🔥🔥🔥.
Hey Adam, music make me alive now. And the office work is fun too, but I strive with making a video now. I have so much apps to learn too, but time I got then. I have my pension now, and live good on that. Music is 100% for me, and it makes my day too.
Learn your craft! is such a true thing and you motivate me to even work harder then now! Don't regret the past learn from it!!
I love your style Adam! Your honesty and all the info you’re giving out man.. I honestly learned soo much from you and take everything you’ve said to heart. You inspired me to take my vibes to the next level and started a RUclips channel producing music and rapping over my own beats its pretty wavy man! For everyone reading this give it a view and tell me Watchu think guys! Much love ❤️
I'm literally 15 and I make beats, you have made me Relook my producing... THANK YOUUUUUU SO MUCH THAT IS WHAT I NEEDED
After being in the business for 17 + years...i am so happy to hear you say this!!! The truth is .. we meet people along the way, when the time is right...maybe youll work with them or maybe you wont. The best thing is to just work on your craft .develop your own sound...because youll end up being heavily influenced by what the other artists want ....and you might not even learn that much. This business. isnt about money. (Well of course it comes with being hired for jobs but it happens naturally). Anyways. I'm not going to even go in to my journey and what i've done and who ive met...but it happened naturally.. I didnt seek people out...I PUT IN THE WORK....and im still PUTTING IN THE WORK. and im still buying things for the studio. I started in electronic music and was wildly seuccessful. and now im shooting for Film and TV. When the time is right I will cross paths with someone who is either a director or a composer... i dont know.. but i believe in putting energy toward things and believing. But dont go for things for greed and jump the gun. Be patient and put in the work and be humble. JUST like you said ADAM ...THANK you for sharing this with the world.. so perfectly well articulated. I accidentally got nominated for a grammy btw... This is the kind of thing that happens too. Dont give up people.
I totally understand what you are saying in this video man....kudos to you.
10:56 those words gave me some reassurance I didn't know I needed. Thanks Adam!
thank you so much for this g 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 I don't know how I will achieve it but all I know is that it isn't over until I give up ❤
Thanks for your insight and perspective in this video. My biggest problem is becoming unmotivated as I'm yet to create something to my own high standards, let alone others
Man, I love how you've grown this channel this year. You're doing amazing as a creator yourself. Well done. Keep up the great work, Adam!
Adam, stop apologizing. If people are like me they are watching you because they get something out of it which I do! Don’t be sorry for doing what you’re doing because you might piss some people off. Fuck them, you’re really helping me out by posting these videos thank you.
For the record, I find your videos to be the appropriate length for the amount of value and info you give. Keep up the great work. Hope to see you around town again lol.
I really needed to hear this. Be humble and let the making of music be the reward. The rest will follow when the time comes. And by all means, go as hippy as you wish Adam!
Thank you so much for your words of encouragement. I did go to law school, I put in the work for that field, I acquired debt. If I could do it all over again, I probably wouldn’t go. My interests shifted. Recently I’ve started to pursue my creative stuff: podcasting, writing, creating RUclips videos. I’ve been trying to find a strategy to merge this interest with my legal background.. so all that work doesn’t go to waste. But I need to not be unintentionally entitled as you put it. With faith and effort we will get there. ❤️
You're amazing Adam....
Loved it....
The way you talked about the creator's mindset was awesome
I been making music for a long time and I'm just now noticing I really don't need a label and me watching this video I'm convinced I can do it by myself cuz I'll always want label to sign me but I have to Market myself better
I hope that our God is looking at you while you re doing this . Cuz you help me a lot and you have a big soul . Respect man! (Just started with the english)
Adam Ivy, I really appreciate your videos and I just discovered you recently, you are very inspiring and always speak wisely. Thank you!
I appreciate that!
Honesty and bluntness just earned you another sub. Thank you.
Every single video Adam drops is straight gold. Not normally into these types of “motivational” videos but these are different, can’t explain it.
Love your content brotha 💯 keep up the good work
You're wonderful!! You've inspired me to do my music online especially RUclips!! thank you Adam 😍🥰😍
Killer content! Could you make a video on how to get started with self-employment? What should we as early-stage producers bear in mind about the law side of it?