I like this guy but I disagree on part of it. Prolly the part you like the most, cause you need to at least get good enough for other people to want to become fans of you. Or else your just waisting time and money. No one wants to put in the work to perfecting your craft everyone wants to skip that step. Y’all stop being lazy.
I have been paralyzed by the pursuit of perfection so I appreciate this video. I always think back to an interview with Ryan Tedder (One Republic) in which he said he made sure his rough demos were nearly perfect before he let any hear them. I have been recording music for nearly 3 years and noone has heard my songs. I think its time to change that. Thanks again.
I too was worried about the lack of perfection in my music and vocals but once I realised it will never be perfect to me but could be perfect to someone somewhere then i just released it. The sense of relief was enormous and my latest songs sound so much better than the earlier songs. Plus i accepted my voice is what it is. I dont stress about it anymore. Just get it out there :)
Ana Gogic I love this :) I always find that once you get into the routine of creating, you see improvement pretty quick. The only way you get that improvement is to keep doing it 👍 The first drop is the most difficult!
I’ve been recording and making music for about two years. I’m 19, my first solo ep was okay but I learned early that perfection is impossible. I released it and in the year that has passed I’ve improved so much. But I don’t regret releasing it because it built a small following. People wanting more.
Hey that's awesome, I'm planning my first independent ep as well and I'm 19 too. I'll admit I always have that perfectionist problem, which I need to get rid of. Gotta release it anyway with whatever is done, and it must have quality too :)
i started making music at 14, and didn't get serious/consistent with my hustle until i was 19, its not about being perfect its about putting yourself out there attracting people who can relate and pulling them in emotional into you (the brand) and replicating those people to eventually forming your community. This is a marathon not a sprint, gain the experience and stay hungry! i support everyone that watches this channel, adam is awesome and honest! were not meant to be perfect were meant to work hard to become the best version of ourselves! Love this community!
Marketing is a lot of trial and error. But to really streamline it's productivity, you need numbers. Don't be afraid to knock on doors, but don't use the provocative way of marketing yourself. Hope you reach your dreams soon enough. Good luck!
@@mezmeri02 "don't use the provocative way" Hell why not? I know plenty of people that do it and are very successfull at it. If being provocative is your thing and if you're prepared for the ride, then go for it.
@@6FtBeats Definitely. To each his own. I too know a couple of entrepreneurs that used that method of marketing and had succes with it. But when you're essentially a nobody, a lot of people will think you're annoying and as Adam said - no one wants to buy from "that guy".
Adam, you are by far the most positive, energetic and focused music industry professional anywhere. You're package and laid back and I support your efforts. Thank you!
I started writing songs and making music since elementary school and didnt release any music since I was 21! Only have 3 songs out right now and I sat on each of them for months before I decided to drop them. Started promoting myself on instagram with photoshoots and gained a good following before dropping songs and so far it’s been going well! My next focus is getting to open mics & finishing an EP to release by summertime!
I'm trying to balance writing quality music with getting my name out there. Last year, given where I'm at in life, I decided the best approach *for me* was to commit and write & record 50 new demo songs as fast as possible. I started on this project almost 6 months ago - work in studio almost every night (about 90% consistent on that) - I'm on Song #29 right now and planning to be done with #50 at the beginning of May. Then I'm going to take the best 10 demo songs from those 50 tracks, polish them with careful rewrites, re-recording and full production. And then, start pushing those finished tracks as hard as possible so people can hear my best work and discover me through it. I'm interested in the long game and my dream is to be a GREAT songwriter. Plus, I love writing music, as challenging as it is, and hearing my work come to life - see my own art getting better with hard work and experience. So, these 50 songs are just a gateway to my dream of a lifelong career in music. I want to write hundreds more. Each song I've finished has taught me a *huge* amount about songwriting and my artistic vision. I've learned practical workflows, new instruments, gotten stronger at lyrics, weak spots, discovered my strengths, gotten way out of my comfort zone, and become a more fulfilled human. But, Adam, you've made me realize I could do so much more to share the JOURNEY I'm on, even before I start releasing the music itself. As always, the problem is time: every minute spent on Instagram, Twitter, RUclips etc. is one less minute to actually do songwriting or to earn money from my "day job" to use on music projects & promotion. But, I could easily do more with just a couple of minutes a day - even just an Instagram photo each night in the studio. Thanks for the great advice and motivation as always. I'll start sharing more of the journey so people know where to find my music *before* I start releasing it, not just after.
Remote God I started the same process a few months ago. I used to polish every song I wrote before moving on. It’s so freeing to write while putting off judgement until I have a collection of songs, then picking out winners. I think writing an album may be easier than writing a single, because you don’t waste time polishing something that should be in the trash.
I am well over 18 and I thought I was past it, but guess what...I am not.....It was in my mind and I am now growing my small Instagram because I am putting myself out their. Doesn't matter what age u are or where you are on the learning curve. My followers want to be apart of my journey as I grow. As small as my fan base is, it is amazing and I wish when I was 18 the technology existed to connect in this way. So what do I do now, give up? because I'm almost 40? F that. I love music and marketing is just connecting with those people that love what I do and I get to love what they do. I want to DJ and produce and you have taught me how to grow that fanbase. Thank you Adam 👍
music marketing is definitely tough. I must say i have been listening to Adam for about at least 2 months and i can say everything that he has said i have tried and it has worked. So adam i will listen to you again
I've been recording and officially making music for about a year and a half. I am releasing a song on the 14th of this month. I'm 25 years old and if I can find the courage to do it so can anyone who puts their mind to it! Stay determined and stick with it and anything can happen. My biggest thing that I let hold me back a lot is the fear of failure. But I haven't let that lock me down in a while. I'm finally putting a song out and making it happen. I recently found this community and from the videos and comments I've learned a lot! Thank you to Adam and to this amazing community for helping me and so many others grow as musicians!!
I am one of those who has been busy raising a family and being shy about getting vulnerable online. Things have trickled out here and there, but now my work is absolutely brittle necked, and I wish I would have done what Adam said and gotten over presenting messy and scattered earlier on, so people could benefit from these songs earlier. Still, I’m glad to finally be on the cusp of releasing a ton of music and making myself more present in person and in online spaces now that my youngest is in school! Wooo!!!! Listen to Adam, make those connections and put yourself out there, people are made to feel less lonely when you do. ✨
Good to see you back dude! The perfection thing is always the killer for me, I had loads of old songs i just kept working on never got released.. and now probably never will simply because they don't represent where my head is (some are STILL unfinished) I wish I understood the done is better than perfect thing at 18 I'd have had probably 100 songs out in no time
I've been digging snapchat. The culture there isn't weird about sending messages and videos and I'm able to communicate better in person. It's just a more personable platform - not to mention you can see where your fans are geographically
I Been Rapping For 3 Years Now Started Dec 16th 2016 Dropped Mixtapes Quality Was Bad So Everything Is Pretty Much Off The Surface Except For On Audiomack But What I Did Was Drop 4 Singels On Audiomack & Soundcloud And I'm Trying to get a fanbase and learn how to market so I can drop my Album May 1st
Hey everybody, I hope everybody is staying enthusiastic, positive, and determined on the journey we all share. Please stay motivated and continue no matter what obstacle! Sending positive vibes out to all of you! Special thanks to Adam for providing this passionate and FREE content, and also to the others in the channel family who are participating in the comments! Amen, Hoo-Rah!
i've been working for a little over a year since i was a junior in HS. im now a senior and finally got equipment to really start making music. ive got a small following and ive got some projects in the works. this is where i am now.
Wow... I only wish someone would've pounded this message into my thick skull years ago. I was starting to realize that I need to quit worrying about "getting it perfect first" and just "go and start doing it" but I really needed this vid to push me out of my comfort zone and start taking risks. Better late than never I suppose. Thanks Adam!
*You have a point, although I would be cautious about not loosing the main goal i.e music It can be very easy with so many social media these days to get carried away. I would say the same thing about software and plugins.*
This is really helpful advice. I'm 20 and I also started with music at a young age (about 13), but your videos helped me to start taking my music and personal brand to the next level! Thanks so much!
As someone starting out making music, this was a big help, especially when you went into how its more important to share the journey rather than release only when you consider the music "perfect". Great advice!
ADAM IS THE MAN!!!!!!!! I just started a youtube channel myself as another platform for my music!! I mainly stayed with Instagram but finally woke myself up and said "I need to do this" THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR INSPIRING SO MANY!!!
This video really touched me and motivated me. I wanted to start making music when I was 8 at least the dream started then and at 14 I started recording myself in my room next to my tv playing beats and freestyling and now I’m 18 even moved from my home town from Florida to New York to pursue my dream. 💯 don’t ever give up ‼️
ive been making music for 3 years now. im starting my alias and im gonna be focusing more on instagram. so please make a video on how to grow a real fan following and what kind of content should we put out on our profiles, especially for introverts.
I started to play seriously in 2000, in 2006 I uploaded my first video on RUclips. But during those years I practiced my passion of playing guitar and producing music through some amateur compositions that I shared on my blog with friends and people at the faculty I was studying at. Now it's 2019 and my RUclips is growing and I am still learning. I have a few friends who keep waiting to perfect, but I agree with Adam that doing is better than perfecting, perfection only comes by doing. If you listen to any of the older bands like Iron Maiden for example you will see they still get better on each new album even though they have doing music for more than 30 years.
This is the reason I am backtracking all your videos and watching. You give legit Information, no sugar coating and none of this false BS . I appreciate you Adam.
First off I want to thank you for taking the time to make these videos. I have been kind of stuck just making music in the dark for too long. Also, that shirt is Dope AF!
You deliver solid advice. I’ll do what you tell Jonah to do. My music right now are unfinished crap. But I’m studying music engineering, I have worked as a photographer and in radio production, and now at 41 years I’ll take the leap with Jonah and start my own channel on youtube. If I get 3 views or a couple of hundred doesn’t matter - I enjoy the creative process, and that’s why like music, regardless of genre I think.
Do it man!! I just started posting my music last month! It feels good to have my crap music up for the world to hear and give feedback! Just be like "fuck it" and just do it lol
Stop referring to your music as unfinished crap! No art is NEVER finished, it is just stopped. Every artist you know, is known because the way they wrap up and stop adding to their art for everyone to see, hear, taste, touch or/and feel. . If all art is unfinished, then the question is; how are you going to stop adding to your creations so that they can become a product?
Michael De La Cruz very true! I said it a bit sarcastically, and I was thinking about this trap of waiting until everything is finished and perfect. Because it never is. :) I training myself to have a more ”fuck it”-attitude to creating, I need to wrap things up, as you put it, instead of only seing that this song lacks something, or that vocal is not good enough etc. It is what it is.
To that jonah dude, I've been in the dark for ~ 12 years; exploring different genres, trying to find my place in them, developing my own style, get the necessary skills, etc. For a while, I was dead scared people will either not care, find it's too weird/bad, or maybe genre, sound, and culture purists will shoot me down . Constant uncertainty. It never ends. With wisdom now, I realize there will never be an ideal time. It's only now that I've begun putting myself out there. I'm still nervous but whatever. Idk what's going to work (if it will at all), but if you truly love something you'd go for it anyway. Pump out that sound. Give the world your music, homie ✊🏽.
Adam damn man this hit me hard. I’ve always thought I was supposed to be like The Weeknd. Dark, mysterious, quiet until BAM the world hears my song and I’m famous. You’ve taught me so much man. Time to start vlogging 🙏🏼❤️
Im 23. Ive been playing guitar since I was 9. Writing original music just as long. All that stuff about talented artists hiding behind insecurities, couldn't have described me better. I have tons of original music, lots of personality, lots of things to say, I've put hours in. But it was never good enough, I always had to tweak it more or I wouldn't get my shit together cuz I was too worried about something not being right. That kid Jonah got this advice at 18, man, I wish I would have got this advice at 14. After 9 years? I bet I'd have a million bucks. Oh well, no time like the present. Sub for life Adam! This is gold.
I do like the shirt! Beet juice is good for you. And yes I agree, just put it out there. If you wait until it is perfect it will never be out there because perfection never arrives.
I came across this just in time. I loved music my literally whole life and I’m almost 16. I just got my Novation, started a brand name and have so many ideas. I don’t mind not getting many followers but I really want my music to be heard by people like me. I’m gonna chase my dreams and I am never letting go, I hope you can believe in me and watch me till I grow. Thank you for this video
I have been a "spoiled" vocalist since singing in church. I always said I would wait until I was ready. With a huge perfection/gear complex. The beginning of October the bottom fell out of my life and I ended up transient, pending getting back into the home I was paying for. I moved back in 5 days ago. Five months ago, started (generally 4 hours a day) running drills on guitar. I'm so stoked for the progress I see. Going all in isn't necessary, but each breakthrough is quick and awesome. My point is, I waited over 15 years and squandered my talent. Yeah my voice took a hit. But nobody banned me from music or burned me alive. I find im learning 10 times quicker and now have a focus and mission for all musicians or interested persons to get past the rockstar complex. I joke about that curing cancer. Honestly I believe it.... no shame. Dream big.....work hard. Need to feel better about it? Watch my goofy ass after 5 months of practice try and loop and play guitar at the same time. It's awesome. You wont learn until you do it. Includes marketing, vid editing, live performance, and mixing/recording. Last thing I'll say is...... if we were perfect when we released our stuff wouldn't we be one hit wonders?
This video resonated with me so much. I just want to support certain points with my own personal experience. 1st - Time & "regret" (for lack of a milder word): As someone who is 32 years of age who started making beats around are 16 on pirated software as a hobby, purchased my daw in December 2010 and now 10 years later is beginning to wonder where time has went. I've been stuck in the trying to be perfect loop for years and it is a struggle to get out of. Sound is constantly evolving, you can make the 10/10 perfect craft today and tomorrow will sound like trash in comparison. 2nd - Whatever you have, put it out: That also is true. I do not know whether Adam will agree on this but through personal experience when I did my first beat compilation disc in 2012ish, friends and family are the worst persons to leverage for support. They are unable to tell the truth which will help you grow. And I am not referring technical review but from a listeners stand point. If you wish to start with them, I still recommend getting your stuff out there to get the brutal honesty of the internet, however don't get stuck in the producer forums too much because if your music is great but they know you don't use hardware, they will make you feel like your craft is trash. I have so much more I can share which touched me in this video, but my comment is already an entire website so I'll leave these two. Get started guys.
I've been a musician since I was 10 years old, played the guitar. I stopped making music for years because of college. It was the biggest mistake of my life, hated my life during those days. But just recently I found music production, and I have never felt better. I release singles through collabs, but never really release my own. But now I think I can finally release my own produced music. Thank you Adam, you have no idea how you built my self esteem 🙇
In my beginnings, I shared everything during every stage as I discovered new things along the way. So, whether it was a two bar riff or half of an arrangement, I was so at awe about the little discoveries along the way that I was too excited to wait until the finish line before showing others what I could do or achieved at every count. Overall, my sounds were amateur, but it didn’t matter because I was just excited about being able to do something different and better constantly. Well, it turned out that by my sharing each snippet or piece of work along the way also illuminated solid ideas and creative sparks among others. I started receiving feedback from artists that I admired and deemed untouchable. It was the greatest boost to my confidence because they didn’t reach out to me in awe for my music as much as the ideas around certain elements within my unfinished work. Overall, it served as a major building block toward confidently completing songs later as they naturally felt complete. Unfinished work bears strong ideas, and ideas inspire creativity, which often leads to constructive feedback and mentoring. The best thing you can get in the beginning is when an artist or person you look up to says “Hey man, very interesting transition right there. Try a little bit of this around it...”, or “I like this section here. It sounds cohesive.” That’s better than a focus on completion; it’s receiving direction, which comes from sharing.
Ive been making music since I was 16, I am now 24 and just had the courage to post snippets. It's always silly to think, "what if they don't like my music" but, what if they do. He is so correct in the video, this is all a journey. We just have to embrace it and be consistent.
I've been writing/recording music for over 10 years. Throughout a lot of that time I didn't focus on the marketing aspect of things and taking the next step in promoting myself, mostly just on creating. I am a well developed artist but I feel I haven't done things quite right coming up. I street perform in Seattle with my 7yr old son, been doing it for a couple months now after moving here from Salt Lake City and it's been Great! We take a sign with our info and do really well in promoting and gaining supporters that way but your videos def motivate and inspire me to take it to the next level on social platforms and to learn more about the business side of it as well (Which is what I need). I subbed not too long ago and I highly appreciate watching your content! I will learn and take action from what you put out and Trust Me, you will soon see us as One of Hip Hop's Greatest Duo's. Much Love and Respect to You Fam!
Much love Jonah! And I do agree, post your music when you finish. I've been writing for about 5 years, just got my recording equipment in April and through every song that i finish i see the progress that I'm making, sure i have a few songs that aren't the best but i see where i came from and how much progress i made. Every song that I finish I feel like I've gotten better and better. Keep up the hard work man! And Adam, thank you for your content. I've seen many of your videos(some more than once) and you're really doing a huge favor for so many people. The world needs people like you. Much love man! Hope you're enjoying your night!
I've had that same road block for years and am just now starting to get so exhausted with standing in my own way that I've just started creating as much as i can, recording videos often and innovating and then handling the major Copyright stuff for after I get discovered (if I get discovered that is)... which is extremely risky I know but given the limited means I'm just trying to take massive action. Following
I'm a 47 year old man. Played in bands, worked in theatre, struggled with hard drugs and poor mental health. Started making my own music on a cassette based 4 track in the nineties and am now on a 64 bit PC running quality software. Only in the last year feel ready to share and perform my music, wish I had people like Adam Ivy around in my younger days. Jonah, perfection will always be on the mountain in the distance, Adam is bringing the real talk. You've given me much to think about Mr. Ivy, Respect.
As a 29 year old reading this and just getting my music out there, this made me feel better about delaying my music over the years. I wish you nothing but the best man.
I just started watching your channel today and man I'm very inspired. I'm a rapper and for years I've been hiding my shell, not anymore. Thanks man really
Yup. 100%. I’m not comfortable in front of camera rn but I will get there. Just got my lighting system today. After my current apartment move this week, I’m going to be all in. Guys like you are making me feel that this is possible and doable. Thanks brotha 👊🏼😎
Bro this was really eye opening! I’m 26 doing it for four years and just recently uploaded my first video. It’s crazy cause I’ve been telling myself for years I gotta perfect the music. Right on time!
This message is for Jonna! I start writing and raping/singing at the age of 7 and since always I have been praise by how good my songs are… however not until now at the age of 32 is when I finally release my first professional song… my advice, do it even without music but don’t stop! DONT STOP!
At 18, I went to university to become an actor. I met someone there who showed me my first DAW, and I started trying my own hand at it, but I didn't throw myself into it because I didn't believe anyone would give a shit about what I had to say. I'm now 28 and just starting to take myself seriously in terms of my future in music. And I honestly wish I'd started 10 years ago. I imagine where I could be now if I'd just taken that plunge all those years ago, and it's really hard not to be angry with myself. But this is my brand new RUclips channel, where I'll be uploading my music, I'm actively challenging my self-doubt and my need for things to be perfect (which I'm just starting to see is an impossible and counter-productive goal.) And despite my anger with myself, I want to do what I can NOW, because I'll never be this young again. The gap between 20 and 30 is so much smaller than it looks when you're young, but it's still a decade of experience and growth, if you allow it to be. I've been slow in learning from my (many, many) mistakes, and that itself is a mistake. To quote Elliot Smith: stop stopping and start..
Been doin it for 10 years off and on started when I was 15 I'm 25 now started realising when I was 18 haven't accumulated much follows or likes or sales I usually get about 2 to 3 likes or follows a week I use that to make better music etc ..appreciate the info ivy still growing
Finaly created an Instagram for my music. Been delaying it for years because of insecurity. Your wise words inspired me to finaly take action and get it out there. I’m at 50 followers now and growing every day thanks to your tips. 🙌🏻
I've been holding on to a lot of tracks for years now, lost a lot in that time lol (hard drive crashed.. lost literally everything i ever made) but this just changed my whole perspective. Thanks so much Adam!
Hey I'm a lyrical musician I've been rapping for years and a subscription would mean a lot I promise I don't disappoint 🙏ruclips.net/video/G_x0fd7_orY/видео.html
I've been writing songs since I was 16; last year I decided to chalenge myself and spread one of my passions to the world. I'm getting better day after day but I did'nt how to get fans. Now im gonna these advices in mind. Thanks so much!
Thank you Adam! That's exactly what I needed to know. I appreciate everything you do. Thank you so much for the support, inspiration and especially the knowledge.
Very useful advice and inspiring attitude. I always agreed with the quote you said "done better than perfect in a lot of times". I will share this with some of my friends.
Been doing it for some years for the love of it! But putting the music out there and creating a community of friends who enjoy it is amazing! Nice tips there Adam. Although the industry is unforgiving.. some don't make it, some do. "The point is to keep doing the thing because it keeps you alive in your core". -some noob producer :)
Yeah bro, I know this video is a year old, but perfection can be a motivation killer. Perfectionism in itself can keep you from completing anything. I started music as a guitar player, and not really a great one. I played in a few failed bands, and eventually lost sight of my love for making music. I am just an aging hater, who is just staring to get his drive back at almost 40. I learn how to play drums, somewhat, play bass, somewhat, but I love a wide variety of music. Even though I started with music similar to the say, Deftones or Tool, I have a big love for Hip-Hop and the culture. I've recently put together a little starter studio, have had a couple of hick-ups, but I refuse to give up. I am really glad that I have found this video, because this was the very thing I've been pondering on for the past few days. Thinking I need a product, which I don't have yet, but it'll come. I am a veteran of foreign wars and I have PTSD among other issues, and have wanted to just locked myself in my house and not come out. I use to be a very social person, and I am going to have to push myself just to make those connections, but I am willing to out myself out there, because I give zero fucks what others think, but I can do it with tact. So thank you Adam, for giving me a reality check and the much needed kick in the ass to get over myself. I greatly appreciate it, and maybe one day, when I get a my shit together, I'll have the opportunity to shake your hand and thank you in person. Much love bro.
Ive been making/recording music for almost 10 years. Im 26 now and I have about 30 songs. Ive never released one due to my own insecurities. Great video man much appreciated I think I have a good idea of what to do now.
I have been in music in some fashion for 40 years. I have written a bunch of songs that nobody has heard because of the pursuit of perfection. I am scheduling release of my first instrumental piece at the end of the month. No more waiting.
I have been your follower for a few months now and so far all your lessons are good. Thank you very much for taking your time to give us what seems or rather what is working. Good video this one is and all of your works. THANK YOU!
Definitely put you're music out from the start. I started making beats around 4 years ago on audiotool.com and basically went public with what i was doing almost immediately. It took me 2 years to transition from AT to Fl Studios. Now I feel ready to go commercial and I already have a small audience/fan base to work with in my twitter community
I've been doing this for the last 4 years and now I'm touring. This is still one of the most important aspects of being an artist. Finding new ways to keep your audience interested and building your fan base. Meeting your fans in person is the most surreal experience after all the effort you've put into marketing yourself.
Awesome video Adam!! I’ve been playing music since I can remember and I’ve recently started producing music at home as a side hustle. I know that I want to start selling beats and so much more, but I’ve questioned myself before of whether I need a product to market. “I am the brand!”, “I am the product!” Thanks Adam!!
i been producing 4yrs released my first project not perfect but done and getting listens turned out better than i hoped really turned my confidence up now i want to learn how to market better
This is great. Stubbled on this chanbel randomly after closing my studio for the 6th time now. Wish i seen this 10years ago when i started recording music. There is i lot here i wish i could have been told when i started. Still learning as i go down my path but this channel fills in a lot of gaps where i went wrong!!!
i dont know if it is just real life was happening around me when i really started doing music. I started making beats back in 1988 (yes 1988 with a double cassette deck and a boom box)i learned to chop beats then on my own. I never knew what it was to make beats i been looking for years to just do music as my job. I been out here for a while i been under the name of Arkansawd Off Productions on face book, twitter, reverbnation, ourstage, soundclick, beatstore, soundcloud, cloudkillers you name it i been there in some shape form or fashion. I might have work on and produced a few thousand beats as long as i been doing this music thang. I stumbled upon your videos by accident never knew in a million years hearing some truths about myself from someone that dont know me is pretty eye opening thanks man needed the motivation
I've been releasing my first single last month. And it's true: I wish now to have had started earlier promoting my stuff. Self-Doubt is super hard to get rid off. Start now!
Can you make a video on how to talk to a mixing enginner? Like what are common does or absolute don'ts. e.g. what if I like the overall sound of my mix already, can I say that? Like "I already like the sound of this one, so please don't go to experimental on it" and with other's things like "I'm not sure about this one yet, can you surprise me with something experimental?" or such. Is that a normal conversation to have with a mixing enginner? Or what about asking the enginner to tell you if he/she thinks there's something missing in my beat (e.g. drums aren't good or bassline is missing) before he/she mixes it? Is that a normal thing to ask? Would be sooo helpful! ✌
Done is better than perfect. That sums it up. I'm 24, started getting into making music when I was around 14 too, but I never really released something to this day because it just felt not good enough.
Hey Adam man you really came in clutch with this one. I've worked with many artists and they all tell me to put a RUclips channel together but I'm too anxiety prone. This post was affirmation for me .Thanks man, you just got another sub.💯.
Done is better than perfect. Yeah this is helping. I didn't want to admit it but you're saying exactly what I need to hear.
god me too lol
Magical Realism - agreed
Lol - saw your comment right after posting my own. He hit the nail on the head on this one.
Yup
I like this guy but I disagree on part of it. Prolly the part you like the most, cause you need to at least get good enough for other people to want to become fans of you. Or else your just waisting time and money. No one wants to put in the work to perfecting your craft everyone wants to skip that step. Y’all stop being lazy.
I have been paralyzed by the pursuit of perfection so I appreciate this video. I always think back to an interview with Ryan Tedder (One Republic) in which he said he made sure his rough demos were nearly perfect before he let any hear them. I have been recording music for nearly 3 years and noone has heard my songs. I think its time to change that. Thanks again.
Go for it:))
Do it!!! :)
I too was worried about the lack of perfection in my music and vocals but once I realised it will never be perfect to me but could be perfect to someone somewhere then i just released it. The sense of relief was enormous and my latest songs sound so much better than the earlier songs. Plus i accepted my voice is what it is. I dont stress about it anymore. Just get it out there :)
Ana Gogic I love this :) I always find that once you get into the routine of creating, you see improvement pretty quick. The only way you get that improvement is to keep doing it 👍 The first drop is the most difficult!
LOL yo when I create something I think is gross, I just think: I’ve definitely heard worse on the radio RELEASE IT ANYWAY
Hahah, damn. That mentality is unstoppable, thank you for the tip! 🎶
As long as people fuck it bro you good
Self Confidence is a great tool to have to becoming successful..!!
i will forever remember this comment, no holding back! 👏🏽👏🏽
you got some killer Weeknd vibes on that album trailer bro, looking forward to the Clubhouse
I’ve been recording and making music for about two years. I’m 19, my first solo ep was okay but I learned early that perfection is impossible. I released it and in the year that has passed I’ve improved so much. But I don’t regret releasing it because it built a small following. People wanting more.
nice! I'm 24 and haven't released a solo thing yet even though I've had the desire. Good on you for pulling the trigger.
Hey that's awesome, I'm planning my first independent ep as well and I'm 19 too. I'll admit I always have that perfectionist problem, which I need to get rid of. Gotta release it anyway with whatever is done, and it must have quality too :)
Exactly bro !! And if your second better ia aweosme . People may take you seruis as artist for sure
i started making music at 14, and didn't get serious/consistent with my hustle until i was 19, its not about being perfect its about putting yourself out there attracting people who can relate and pulling them in emotional into you (the brand) and replicating those people to eventually forming your community. This is a marathon not a sprint, gain the experience and stay hungry! i support everyone that watches this channel, adam is awesome and honest! were not meant to be perfect were meant to work hard to become the best version of ourselves! Love this community!
I still find music marketing the hard part of this game but im still pushing. Good vid Adam, good advice 👍👍
Make no mistake it's essentially a numbers game
Marketing is a lot of trial and error. But to really streamline it's productivity, you need numbers. Don't be afraid to knock on doors, but don't use the provocative way of marketing yourself.
Hope you reach your dreams soon enough. Good luck!
@@mezmeri02 "don't use the provocative way" Hell why not? I know plenty of people that do it and are very successfull at it. If being provocative is your thing and if you're prepared for the ride, then go for it.
@@6FtBeats Definitely. To each his own. I too know a couple of entrepreneurs that used that method of marketing and had succes with it. But when you're essentially a nobody, a lot of people will think you're annoying and as Adam said - no one wants to buy from "that guy".
@@mezmeri02 You know the quote: " First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win."
Adam, you are by far the most positive, energetic and focused music industry professional anywhere. You're package and laid back and I support your efforts. Thank you!
Not package.... Passionate lol
@@fernandodellanoce8751 bruh lol
I started writing songs and making music since elementary school and didnt release any music since I was 21! Only have 3 songs out right now and I sat on each of them for months before I decided to drop them. Started promoting myself on instagram with photoshoots and gained a good following before dropping songs and so far it’s been going well! My next focus is getting to open mics & finishing an EP to release by summertime!
I'm trying to balance writing quality music with getting my name out there. Last year, given where I'm at in life, I decided the best approach *for me* was to commit and write & record 50 new demo songs as fast as possible. I started on this project almost 6 months ago - work in studio almost every night (about 90% consistent on that) - I'm on Song #29 right now and planning to be done with #50 at the beginning of May. Then I'm going to take the best 10 demo songs from those 50 tracks, polish them with careful rewrites, re-recording and full production. And then, start pushing those finished tracks as hard as possible so people can hear my best work and discover me through it.
I'm interested in the long game and my dream is to be a GREAT songwriter. Plus, I love writing music, as challenging as it is, and hearing my work come to life - see my own art getting better with hard work and experience. So, these 50 songs are just a gateway to my dream of a lifelong career in music. I want to write hundreds more. Each song I've finished has taught me a *huge* amount about songwriting and my artistic vision. I've learned practical workflows, new instruments, gotten stronger at lyrics, weak spots, discovered my strengths, gotten way out of my comfort zone, and become a more fulfilled human.
But, Adam, you've made me realize I could do so much more to share the JOURNEY I'm on, even before I start releasing the music itself. As always, the problem is time: every minute spent on Instagram, Twitter, RUclips etc. is one less minute to actually do songwriting or to earn money from my "day job" to use on music projects & promotion. But, I could easily do more with just a couple of minutes a day - even just an Instagram photo each night in the studio.
Thanks for the great advice and motivation as always. I'll start sharing more of the journey so people know where to find my music *before* I start releasing it, not just after.
Remote God I started the same process a few months ago. I used to polish every song I wrote before moving on. It’s so freeing to write while putting off judgement until I have a collection of songs, then picking out winners. I think writing an album may be easier than writing a single, because you don’t waste time polishing something that should be in the trash.
I am well over 18 and I thought I was past it, but guess what...I am not.....It was in my mind and I am now growing my small Instagram because I am putting myself out their. Doesn't matter what age u are or where you are on the learning curve. My followers want to be apart of my journey as I grow. As small as my fan base is, it is amazing and I wish when I was 18 the technology existed to connect in this way. So what do I do now, give up? because I'm almost 40? F that. I love music and marketing is just connecting with those people that love what I do and I get to love what they do. I want to DJ and produce and you have taught me how to grow that fanbase. Thank you Adam 👍
FXWLL keep it up my dude! !
@@mystercraig Thanks mate. Definately 👍
10 year's in the "$hadows" & I'm ready 2 come out into the "Light". Keep these videos comin bro.
music marketing is definitely tough. I must say i have been listening to Adam for about at least 2 months and i can say everything that he has said i have tried and it has worked. So adam i will listen to you again
I've been recording and officially making music for about a year and a half. I am releasing a song on the 14th of this month. I'm 25 years old and if I can find the courage to do it so can anyone who puts their mind to it! Stay determined and stick with it and anything can happen. My biggest thing that I let hold me back a lot is the fear of failure. But I haven't let that lock me down in a while. I'm finally putting a song out and making it happen. I recently found this community and from the videos and comments I've learned a lot! Thank you to Adam and to this amazing community for helping me and so many others grow as musicians!!
I am one of those who has been busy raising a family and being shy about getting vulnerable online. Things have trickled out here and there, but now my work is absolutely brittle necked, and I wish I would have done what Adam said and gotten over presenting messy and scattered earlier on, so people could benefit from these songs earlier. Still, I’m glad to finally be on the cusp of releasing a ton of music and making myself more present in person and in online spaces now that my youngest is in school! Wooo!!!! Listen to Adam, make those connections and put yourself out there, people are made to feel less lonely when you do. ✨
BOTTLE NECKED! Haha! But it is getting pretty brittle too 😂
Good to see you back dude! The perfection thing is always the killer for me, I had loads of old songs i just kept working on never got released.. and now probably never will simply because they don't represent where my head is (some are STILL unfinished) I wish I understood the done is better than perfect thing at 18 I'd have had probably 100 songs out in no time
Dude same, i recently said, fk it and started posting everything i make on my RUclips channel.
I've been digging snapchat. The culture there isn't weird about sending messages and videos and I'm able to communicate better in person. It's just a more personable platform - not to mention you can see where your fans are geographically
I Been Rapping For 3 Years Now Started Dec 16th 2016 Dropped Mixtapes Quality Was Bad So Everything Is Pretty Much Off The Surface Except For On Audiomack But What I Did Was Drop 4 Singels On Audiomack & Soundcloud And I'm Trying to get a fanbase and learn how to market so I can drop my Album May 1st
Hey everybody, I hope everybody is staying enthusiastic, positive, and determined on the journey we all share. Please stay motivated and continue no matter what obstacle! Sending positive vibes out to all of you! Special thanks to Adam for providing this passionate and FREE content, and also to the others in the channel family who are participating in the comments! Amen, Hoo-Rah!
i've been working for a little over a year since i was a junior in HS. im now a senior and finally got equipment to really start making music. ive got a small following and ive got some projects in the works. this is where i am now.
Wow... I only wish someone would've pounded this message into my thick skull years ago. I was starting to realize that I need to quit worrying about "getting it perfect first" and just "go and start doing it" but I really needed this vid to push me out of my comfort zone and start taking risks. Better late than never I suppose. Thanks Adam!
*You have a point, although I would be cautious about not loosing the main goal i.e music It can be very easy with so many social media these days to get carried away. I would say the same thing about software and plugins.*
your Tory style beat is dope, killer work
@@iamhunterreece Thx Bro, 🙏🏾 appreciate your support
This is really helpful advice. I'm 20 and I also started with music at a young age (about 13), but your videos helped me to start taking my music and personal brand to the next level! Thanks so much!
As someone starting out making music, this was a big help, especially when you went into how its more important to share the journey rather than release only when you consider the music "perfect". Great advice!
"Done is better than perfect." There's the crux, right there. Ship it!
It's been a while seeing your marketing content here, glad to keep learning
Dahlin Boss🔝🔝🔝
ADAM IS THE MAN!!!!!!!! I just started a youtube channel myself as another platform for my music!! I mainly stayed with Instagram but finally woke myself up and said "I need to do this" THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR INSPIRING SO MANY!!!
This video really touched me and motivated me. I wanted to start making music when I was 8 at least the dream started then and at 14 I started recording myself in my room next to my tv playing beats and freestyling and now I’m 18 even moved from my home town from Florida to New York to pursue my dream. 💯 don’t ever give up ‼️
You speaking life bro alot of ppl will be succesful because of seeds you plant
ive been making music for 3 years now. im starting my alias and im gonna be focusing more on instagram. so please make a video on how to grow a real fan following and what kind of content should we put out on our profiles, especially for introverts.
I started to play seriously in 2000, in 2006 I uploaded my first video on RUclips. But during those years I practiced my passion of playing guitar and producing music through some amateur compositions that I shared on my blog with friends and people at the faculty I was studying at. Now it's 2019 and my RUclips is growing and I am still learning. I have a few friends who keep waiting to perfect, but I agree with Adam that doing is better than perfecting, perfection only comes by doing. If you listen to any of the older bands like Iron Maiden for example you will see they still get better on each new album even though they have doing music for more than 30 years.
This is the reason I am backtracking all your videos and watching. You give legit Information, no sugar coating and none of this false BS . I appreciate you Adam.
I appreciate that man. Thank you!
@@adamivy Of course. Shout out from Texas.
First off I want to thank you for taking the time to make these videos. I have been kind of stuck just making music in the dark for too long. Also, that shirt is Dope AF!
You deliver solid advice. I’ll do what you tell Jonah to do. My music right now are unfinished crap. But I’m studying music engineering, I have worked as a photographer and in radio production, and now at 41 years I’ll take the leap with Jonah and start my own channel on youtube. If I get 3 views or a couple of hundred doesn’t matter - I enjoy the creative process, and that’s why like music, regardless of genre I think.
Do it man!! I just started posting my music last month! It feels good to have my crap music up for the world to hear and give feedback! Just be like "fuck it" and just do it lol
Stop referring to your music as unfinished crap!
No art is NEVER finished, it is just stopped.
Every artist you know, is known because the way they wrap up and stop adding to their art for everyone to see, hear, taste, touch or/and feel.
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If all art is unfinished, then the question is; how are you going to stop adding to your creations so that they can become a product?
Michael De La Cruz very true! I said it a bit sarcastically, and I was thinking about this trap of waiting until everything is finished and perfect. Because it never is. :)
I training myself to have a more ”fuck it”-attitude to creating, I need to wrap things up, as you put it, instead of only seing that this song lacks something, or that vocal is not good enough etc. It is what it is.
Managing releasing music for fun and releasing music as a brand
To that jonah dude, I've been in the dark for ~ 12 years; exploring different genres, trying to find my place in them, developing my own style, get the necessary skills, etc. For a while, I was dead scared people will either not care, find it's too weird/bad, or maybe genre, sound, and culture purists will shoot me down . Constant uncertainty. It never ends. With wisdom now, I realize there will never be an ideal time. It's only now that I've begun putting myself out there. I'm still nervous but whatever. Idk what's going to work (if it will at all), but if you truly love something you'd go for it anyway. Pump out that sound. Give the world your music, homie ✊🏽.
Put yourself out there is the best advice i can think of.
I struggle with low self esteem and this helps me greatly! I need to come out of my shell and believe in my self! Thank You for this great advice!!
The besteht day To Start is yesterday, the second best today ;)
Adam damn man this hit me hard. I’ve always thought I was supposed to be like The Weeknd. Dark, mysterious, quiet until BAM the world hears my song and I’m famous. You’ve taught me so much man. Time to start vlogging 🙏🏼❤️
Im 23. Ive been playing guitar since I was 9. Writing original music just as long. All that stuff about talented artists hiding behind insecurities, couldn't have described me better. I have tons of original music, lots of personality, lots of things to say, I've put hours in. But it was never good enough, I always had to tweak it more or I wouldn't get my shit together cuz I was too worried about something not being right. That kid Jonah got this advice at 18, man, I wish I would have got this advice at 14. After 9 years? I bet I'd have a million bucks. Oh well, no time like the present. Sub for life Adam! This is gold.
I do like the shirt! Beet juice is good for you. And yes I agree, just put it out there. If you wait until it is perfect it will never be out there because perfection never arrives.
I came across this just in time. I loved music my literally whole life and I’m almost 16. I just got my Novation, started a brand name and have so many ideas. I don’t mind not getting many followers but I really want my music to be heard by people like me. I’m gonna chase my dreams and I am never letting go, I hope you can believe in me and watch me till I grow. Thank you for this video
I am 18 as well and have been doing music almost 5 years now all completely self taught. I really relate jonah, keep it up!
7 years and still trying to be perfect before marketing... You are so right bro!
Great words of wisdom! Producers: Let’s Connect 👊🏼
super inspirational for me, because of Adam i made this channel to promote my music and connect with other music lovers and creators!
Adam is back!!!
I have been a "spoiled" vocalist since singing in church. I always said I would wait until I was ready. With a huge perfection/gear complex.
The beginning of October the bottom fell out of my life and I ended up transient, pending getting back into the home I was paying for.
I moved back in 5 days ago. Five months ago, started (generally 4 hours a day) running drills on guitar. I'm so stoked for the progress I see.
Going all in isn't necessary, but each breakthrough is quick and awesome.
My point is, I waited over 15 years and squandered my talent.
Yeah my voice took a hit. But nobody banned me from music or burned me alive. I find im learning 10 times quicker and now have a focus and mission for all musicians or interested persons to get past the rockstar complex.
I joke about that curing cancer.
Honestly I believe it.... no shame.
Dream big.....work hard.
Need to feel better about it?
Watch my goofy ass after 5 months of practice try and loop and play guitar at the same time.
It's awesome.
You wont learn until you do it.
Includes marketing, vid editing, live performance, and mixing/recording.
Last thing I'll say is...... if we were perfect when we released our stuff wouldn't we be one hit wonders?
This video resonated with me so much. I just want to support certain points with my own personal experience.
1st - Time & "regret" (for lack of a milder word): As someone who is 32 years of age who started making beats around are 16 on pirated software as a hobby, purchased my daw in December 2010 and now 10 years later is beginning to wonder where time has went. I've been stuck in the trying to be perfect loop for years and it is a struggle to get out of. Sound is constantly evolving, you can make the 10/10 perfect craft today and tomorrow will sound like trash in comparison.
2nd - Whatever you have, put it out: That also is true. I do not know whether Adam will agree on this but through personal experience when I did my first beat compilation disc in 2012ish, friends and family are the worst persons to leverage for support. They are unable to tell the truth which will help you grow. And I am not referring technical review but from a listeners stand point. If you wish to start with them, I still recommend getting your stuff out there to get the brutal honesty of the internet, however don't get stuck in the producer forums too much because if your music is great but they know you don't use hardware, they will make you feel like your craft is trash.
I have so much more I can share which touched me in this video, but my comment is already an entire website so I'll leave these two. Get started guys.
I've been a musician since I was 10 years old, played the guitar. I stopped making music for years because of college. It was the biggest mistake of my life, hated my life during those days. But just recently I found music production, and I have never felt better. I release singles through collabs, but never really release my own. But now I think I can finally release my own produced music.
Thank you Adam, you have no idea how you built my self esteem 🙇
Great advice man, keep up the good work
In my beginnings, I shared everything during every stage as I discovered new things along the way. So, whether it was a two bar riff or half of an arrangement, I was so at awe about the little discoveries along the way that I was too excited to wait until the finish line before showing others what I could do or achieved at every count. Overall, my sounds were amateur, but it didn’t matter because I was just excited about being able to do something different and better constantly. Well, it turned out that by my sharing each snippet or piece of work along the way also illuminated solid ideas and creative sparks among others. I started receiving feedback from artists that I admired and deemed untouchable. It was the greatest boost to my confidence because they didn’t reach out to me in awe for my music as much as the ideas around certain elements within my unfinished work. Overall, it served as a major building block toward confidently completing songs later as they naturally felt complete. Unfinished work bears strong ideas, and ideas inspire creativity, which often leads to constructive feedback and mentoring. The best thing you can get in the beginning is when an artist or person you look up to says “Hey man, very interesting transition right there. Try a little bit of this around it...”, or “I like this section here. It sounds cohesive.” That’s better than a focus on completion; it’s receiving direction, which comes from sharing.
This made my day bro thank you and bless up 🔥✊🏾 big bro Adam
I appreciate that you not only give tip/advice/etc but you give a mindset
Ive been making music since I was 16, I am now 24 and just had the courage to post snippets. It's always silly to think, "what if they don't like my music" but, what if they do. He is so correct in the video, this is all a journey. We just have to embrace it and be consistent.
Good positive advice, thanks Adam! Just getting going and seems like an absolute mountain to climb but your advice is helping.
I've been writing/recording music for over 10 years. Throughout a lot of that time I didn't focus on the marketing aspect of things and taking the next step in promoting myself, mostly just on creating. I am a well developed artist but I feel I haven't done things quite right coming up. I street perform in Seattle with my 7yr old son, been doing it for a couple months now after moving here from Salt Lake City and it's been Great! We take a sign with our info and do really well in promoting and gaining supporters that way but your videos def motivate and inspire me to take it to the next level on social platforms and to learn more about the business side of it as well (Which is what I need). I subbed not too long ago and I highly appreciate watching your content! I will learn and take action from what you put out and Trust Me, you will soon see us as One of Hip Hop's Greatest Duo's. Much Love and Respect to You Fam!
I cannot thank you enough for your videos! You've been instrumental in my growth as an artist and a person, sending you love and good vibrations!!
Thanks for the upload Adam... I was also on a path like Jonah's but you just changed my mind for me
Much love Jonah! And I do agree, post your music when you finish. I've been writing for about 5 years, just got my recording equipment in April and through every song that i finish i see the progress that I'm making, sure i have a few songs that aren't the best but i see where i came from and how much progress i made. Every song that I finish I feel like I've gotten better and better. Keep up the hard work man!
And Adam, thank you for your content. I've seen many of your videos(some more than once) and you're really doing a huge favor for so many people. The world needs people like you. Much love man! Hope you're enjoying your night!
What about copy rights? Whats held me back is the fear of people taking my original lyrics and music ideas for themselves
I've had that same road block for years and am just now starting to get so exhausted with standing in my own way that I've just started creating as much as i can, recording videos often and innovating and then handling the major Copyright stuff for after I get discovered (if I get discovered that is)... which is extremely risky I know but given the limited means I'm just trying to take massive action. Following
I'm a 47 year old man. Played in bands, worked in theatre, struggled with hard drugs and poor mental health. Started making my own music on a cassette based 4 track in the nineties and am now on a 64 bit PC running quality software. Only in the last year feel ready to share and perform my music, wish I had people like Adam Ivy around in my younger days. Jonah, perfection will always be on the mountain in the distance, Adam is bringing the real talk. You've given me much to think about Mr. Ivy, Respect.
As a 29 year old reading this and just getting my music out there, this made me feel better about delaying my music over the years. I wish you nothing but the best man.
@@bdapen4221 many thanks. Power to you also 👊
I just started watching your channel today and man I'm very inspired. I'm a rapper and for years I've been hiding my shell, not anymore. Thanks man really
Yup. 100%. I’m not comfortable in front of camera rn but I will get there. Just got my lighting system today. After my current apartment move this week, I’m going to be all in. Guys like you are making me feel that this is possible and doable. Thanks brotha 👊🏼😎
Bro this was really eye opening! I’m 26 doing it for four years and just recently uploaded my first video. It’s crazy cause I’ve been telling myself for years I gotta perfect the music. Right on time!
I love love love the brutal honesty. You don’t waste any time. Learning a lot
This message is for Jonna! I start writing and raping/singing at the age of 7 and since always I have been praise by how good my songs are… however not until now at the age of 32 is when I finally release my first professional song… my advice, do it even without music but don’t stop! DONT STOP!
At 18, I went to university to become an actor. I met someone there who showed me my first DAW, and I started trying my own hand at it, but I didn't throw myself into it because I didn't believe anyone would give a shit about what I had to say. I'm now 28 and just starting to take myself seriously in terms of my future in music. And I honestly wish I'd started 10 years ago. I imagine where I could be now if I'd just taken that plunge all those years ago, and it's really hard not to be angry with myself. But this is my brand new RUclips channel, where I'll be uploading my music, I'm actively challenging my self-doubt and my need for things to be perfect (which I'm just starting to see is an impossible and counter-productive goal.) And despite my anger with myself, I want to do what I can NOW, because I'll never be this young again. The gap between 20 and 30 is so much smaller than it looks when you're young, but it's still a decade of experience and growth, if you allow it to be. I've been slow in learning from my (many, many) mistakes, and that itself is a mistake. To quote Elliot Smith: stop stopping and start..
This is exactly what I needed to hear... Thanks man!
jesus i haven't been here in a while. adam's been workin out
Been doin it for 10 years off and on started when I was 15 I'm 25 now started realising when I was 18 haven't accumulated much follows or likes or sales I usually get about 2 to 3 likes or follows a week I use that to make better music etc ..appreciate the info ivy still growing
Finaly created an Instagram for my music. Been delaying it for years because of insecurity. Your wise words inspired me to finaly take action and get it out there. I’m at 50 followers now and growing every day thanks to your tips. 🙌🏻
I've been holding on to a lot of tracks for years now, lost a lot in that time lol (hard drive crashed.. lost literally everything i ever made) but this just changed my whole perspective. Thanks so much Adam!
I wanted to check out your music on you channel, but couldn't find anything. Have you started putting it out there yet?
You’re videos are vital we’re always sending them back and forth in our group chat lmaoo
Hey I'm a lyrical musician I've been rapping for years and a subscription would mean a lot I promise I don't disappoint 🙏ruclips.net/video/G_x0fd7_orY/видео.html
I've been writing songs since I was 16; last year I decided to chalenge myself and spread one of my passions to the world. I'm getting better day after day but I did'nt how to get fans. Now im gonna these advices in mind. Thanks so much!
Thank you Adam! That's exactly what I needed to know. I appreciate everything you do. Thank you so much for the support, inspiration and especially the knowledge.
Very useful advice and inspiring attitude. I always agreed with the quote you said "done better than perfect in a lot of times". I will share this with some of my friends.
Been doing it for some years for the love of it! But putting the music out there and creating a community of friends who enjoy it is amazing! Nice tips there Adam. Although the industry is unforgiving.. some don't make it, some do. "The point is to keep doing the thing because it keeps you alive in your core".
-some noob producer :)
Yeah bro, I know this video is a year old, but perfection can be a motivation killer. Perfectionism in itself can keep you from completing anything. I started music as a guitar player, and not really a great one. I played in a few failed bands, and eventually lost sight of my love for making music. I am just an aging hater, who is just staring to get his drive back at almost 40. I learn how to play drums, somewhat, play bass, somewhat, but I love a wide variety of music. Even though I started with music similar to the say, Deftones or Tool, I have a big love for Hip-Hop and the culture. I've recently put together a little starter studio, have had a couple of hick-ups, but I refuse to give up. I am really glad that I have found this video, because this was the very thing I've been pondering on for the past few days. Thinking I need a product, which I don't have yet, but it'll come. I am a veteran of foreign wars and I have PTSD among other issues, and have wanted to just locked myself in my house and not come out. I use to be a very social person, and I am going to have to push myself just to make those connections, but I am willing to out myself out there, because I give zero fucks what others think, but I can do it with tact. So thank you Adam, for giving me a reality check and the much needed kick in the ass to get over myself. I greatly appreciate it, and maybe one day, when I get a my shit together, I'll have the opportunity to shake your hand and thank you in person. Much love bro.
Ive been making/recording music for almost 10 years. Im 26 now and I have about 30 songs. Ive never released one due to my own insecurities. Great video man much appreciated I think I have a good idea of what to do now.
I have been in music in some fashion for 40 years. I have written a bunch of songs that nobody has heard because of the pursuit of perfection. I am scheduling release of my first instrumental piece at the end of the month. No more waiting.
I have been your follower for a few months now and so far all your lessons are good.
Thank you very much for taking your time to give us what seems or rather what is working. Good video this one is and all of your works. THANK YOU!
Always sound advice🙏🏾🙏🏾💯
Everytime I watch your videos I know you give sound advice, and at no charge, you are a great mentor my brother🤞
Definitely put you're music out from the start. I started making beats around 4 years ago on audiotool.com and basically went public with what i was doing almost immediately. It took me 2 years to transition from AT to Fl Studios. Now I feel ready to go commercial and I already have a small audience/fan base to work with in my twitter community
I've been doing this for the last 4 years and now I'm touring. This is still one of the most important aspects of being an artist. Finding new ways to keep your audience interested and building your fan base. Meeting your fans in person is the most surreal experience after all the effort you've put into marketing yourself.
Awesome video Adam!! I’ve been playing music since I can remember and I’ve recently started producing music at home as a side hustle. I know that I want to start selling beats and so much more, but I’ve questioned myself before of whether I need a product to market. “I am the brand!”, “I am the product!” Thanks Adam!!
Yes! This is just MY SPECIFIC STATE! I'M JUST ABOUT TO GET A FEW SONGS "DONE" AND I'LL TAKE YOUR ADVICE AND JUAT PUT IT OUT
No cap, i dropped a tear at the last few minutes of this video lol. All that shit resonated in every fiber of my core
i been producing 4yrs released my first project not perfect but done and getting listens turned out better than i hoped really turned my confidence up now i want to learn how to market better
This video is EXACTLY what I needed, I’m 18 years old too and I’ve been meaning to ask the exact same question. Thanks so much Adam!
I have just discovered you and I have so grown so much musically it is not funny, thank you for all the clarity and detail, it certainly helps
This is great. Stubbled on this chanbel randomly after closing my studio for the 6th time now. Wish i seen this 10years ago when i started recording music. There is i lot here i wish i could have been told when i started. Still learning as i go down my path but this channel fills in a lot of gaps where i went wrong!!!
Out of all the channels videos I’ve watched, without a doubt what you teach and the value you give us. Always work I appreciate you for that!!
i dont know if it is just real life was happening around me when i really started doing music. I started making beats back in 1988 (yes 1988 with a double cassette deck and a boom box)i learned to chop beats then on my own. I never knew what it was to make beats i been looking for years to just do music as my job. I been out here for a while i been under the name of Arkansawd Off Productions on face book, twitter, reverbnation, ourstage, soundclick, beatstore, soundcloud, cloudkillers you name it i been there in some shape form or fashion. I might have work on and produced a few thousand beats as long as i been doing this music thang. I stumbled upon your videos by accident never knew in a million years hearing some truths about myself from someone that dont know me is pretty eye opening thanks man needed the motivation
I've been releasing my first single last month. And it's true: I wish now to have had started earlier promoting my stuff. Self-Doubt is super hard to get rid off. Start now!
Can you make a video on how to talk to a mixing enginner? Like what are common does or absolute don'ts. e.g. what if I like the overall sound of my mix already, can I say that? Like "I already like the sound of this one, so please don't go to experimental on it" and with other's things like "I'm not sure about this one yet, can you surprise me with something experimental?" or such. Is that a normal conversation to have with a mixing enginner? Or what about asking the enginner to tell you if he/she thinks there's something missing in my beat (e.g. drums aren't good or bassline is missing) before he/she mixes it? Is that a normal thing to ask?
Would be sooo helpful! ✌
Done is better than perfect. That sums it up. I'm 24, started getting into making music when I was around 14 too, but I never really released something to this day because it just felt not good enough.
Hey Adam man you really came in clutch with this one. I've worked with many artists and they all tell me to put a RUclips channel together but I'm too anxiety prone. This post was affirmation for me .Thanks man, you just got another sub.💯.
I actually really needed to hear this, thanks to whoever asked him this. Gotta keep pushing and growing 🙏🏻🙏🏻