I make music to keep me sane. I have epilepsy so the doctors took away my drivers license and told me "Take You Medicine And Stay Home So You Don't Hurt Yourself". And that's fun for 6 months and then you start going nuts. Over time I've found spots for busking in downtown freehold that make me some money during the summer. I also figured out how to get to my community college by public transportation (Getting around with public transportation in New Jersey is a nightmare) and I now have an AAS degree in audio production.
Sal AveNU Well if no one has told you yet your the shit. You’ve accomplished more than I have and you have literal crutches. I don’t say that to sound mean. I mean no offense. I dropped out my first 3 months of audio production from being too distracted working three jobs and having the kids. The part that kills me is that as soon as it all fell apart I quit a couple jobs and laid down the law about visitation and made things work smoother. Why didn’t I just do that during school? ... smh. All apart of the journey man. I learn more from RUclips anyways
My purpose is to be a Music & Aesthetic Legend. I want To POUR my Creativity on this World before I die. So my Purpose: 1. Respected as a Creative Genius 2. Give my Contribution to this world before I Go 3. Inspire someone else to Draw & Sing.
Just keep practicing learn from your mistakes and make sure not to make it again and you will do it perfectly in the long run, you will get negative comments, just make you use it to become better, it takes patience and dedication but it will pay off.
I feel like, in this video, you were speaking directly to me. I've been making beats for 4 years now and yea, I wanted the money. " I've made and put out x amount of beats, but I don't see any form of money from it. " Is what I'd say almost every day. I don't have a purpose. Not even going to sugar coat and act like I "might" Have a purpose. I don't. I figured making great content was "my purpose". Im glad I came upon your videos man. They're real, straight to the point, and if you're open minded, like myself, you'd get something out of evey one. Thank you man.
The reason I make music is I struggled with depression in my mid-teens and it was music that helps me walk through and out of those tough times. So as someone who has been there I want to make music to help others going through the same thing.
Thank you, I watched beginning to end. I really needed this. I also subscribed because putting my original songs out is scary, the very idea of trying to build an audience feels like a joke, and I could really, really use the motivation and help from an experienced guy like you. You're not just a guy with tips and tricks, you're a teacher and motivational speaker. It's easy to become discouraged following your own dream. So thank you.
Hey Adam. At the beginning of the corona-virus pandemic I decided that I was going to take a step towards something that I have always had a dream to do. I have had numerous jobs from healthcare to fast food to auto sales to teaching in public schools, but nothing has given me the exact same excitement as this new endeavor. I finished my PhD in June 2019 and my dissertation was on hip-hop/rap music. I traveled to NYC to see the many historic sites of the genre, and I have listened to/followed many artists from giant superstars to underground musicians with little followers. But I decided at the beginning of March to start learning how to write beats and to put all my musical knowledge to the test. I have 2 advanced degrees in music composition and have studied music for over 20 years. I am almost ready to release my first few singles and I cannot thank you and a few other people enough for being the supportive voice that I have needed from time to time. I am eager to see what happens, and I am ready to invest my thoughts, sweat, tears, blood, and time into this new endeavor. I have no preconceived notions of my success, but I look forward to everything from the thumbs up and shares, to the hate and dislikes (that means you still heard it!). Thank you again, Adam.
Adam this is such a big thing for me and a lot of other creators. I’ll so often swing back n forth from motivation to despair. Exactly what I needed to see this morning. Thanks bro!!
Words of wisdom, Adam ... thank you! My purpose is to serve others & lift them up through storytelling. It might be through my music or through my professional career as a marketing executive -- primarily in healthcare. At the heart of both is telling a compelling story well. Love what I do! Thankful for my purpose!
15 Million youth live under the poverty threshold in the US alone. In 2013, a vision to reach, teach, & change this statistic went into writing. This vision was centered on the fact that music has a clear impact on poverty - where there is seemingly no control or understanding of how the world works outside of fantasy. How do I know? I was one of them... many are in group homes, no parents or family, in prison, will return to prison, abused, abuse, & the list goes on. I was there too. 15 Mill Music rose from the pages 2016, a time when a revamp of my 16 plus year music career / experience in music had to happen. The shift to edifying content & music messages. Empowering youth one at a time to influence their culture in which they live to adopt the same mindsets, to experience freedom rather than just talk about it. This same year, 15 Mill partnered & began work with Young Artist Society, where we are on the front lines in title one schools, teaching, mentoring, producing with youth from the 15 Million, on occasions, risking life itself to show an alternative way of life now. The purpose of 15 Mill (& Young Artist Society) is to educate & empower youth to edify & own their own path to success, utilizing music as the platform that engages attention, vulnerability, real relationships, music connections, on going resources, music management, & opens up the influence for a heart change (my first album under 15 Mill - Change of Heart). I’m sharing a lot of stories while my media producers are working on my photo shoot content & music video for promo of my next single The Duffelbag & following that will be the album, where I outline the realities of what I & these young people I know go through, to hopefully reach more of them & bring awareness to those ignorant or plain unaware of the horrors of our stories. In turn, flipping he switch to how I’ve used these horrors in my life to screw the system & make something for myself as a husband, home /business owner, musician, & father as of January 2019. My strategy right now is an exposure to stories leading up to the Duffelbag projects official content, tons of A B testing to prep for how to effective market this song / album - but would you have suggestions to improve this strategy? Let me know what I’d have to do to get personalized marketing coaching or help in this department.
Love your dedication! Life experience, struggles, poverty are indeed the building blocks to inspire and help others. My 30 years on this earth felt like i came from another planet and music was something that always was around. Music told me stories about others who were struggling like i (we) did and it gave me hope to keep going. Years went by, and a friend introduced me into music production, 10 years later, it's what i live for. Now i can create things that can trigger/help others, like the tracks did to me back in the days. Music is understood by all nations without the limitation of words. Takes a lot of courage to go for your passion because many tell you're crazy, your dreams are not realistic. Blablabbla, go for it, be who you are and don't hold back! We're creators for a reason ;-)
It's so wholesome to see that you don't just say that you read the comments, you actually read them and like ect. The fact that you do that taught me the value of really caring about your fans, people like appreciation
I’ve been making music since I was 15 writing songs on my piano and guitar as a way to cope with my father’s bipolar disorder and being abandoned by my mom. It started as a way to keep myself from falling into a major depression. It helped me express myself and as I grew I begin to produce music, and even went to school and received a certificate in music and business technology at CSN. I have some singles out, and even had an opportunity to perform at the House of Blues but I was stunted when I was told that I looked like I didn’t know who I was on the stage. That I needed to find, in his own words, purpose. Truly, I was unsure how to respond because I’ve never performed on major stages before that day but as I’ve pursued my dreams I’ve learned that you need to have purpose and you need to know how you want to influence your followers. My biggest goal in music is to be different and to be kind, I get a lot of inspiration from artist like Logic, Ed Sheeran, and many others whom believe in making a change with love and kindness. I am also Transgendered and it’s something I’ve kept for many years to myself because I never enjoyed explaining that I wasn’t a boy by birth but that in my spirt and soul I’ve always been a boy. In many ways, I want to open up the world to my community, I want to open others minds and souls with my own experiences in life. I want to be an influencer to the new generation. I believe that I can make that change through my music, and that is my purpose. Thank you for your encouragement, and I put the bell on too just so I can get uploaded content the second it’s out. I hope you take time to read this and it inspires you as much as you inspire me! 💯🔥
I have always had a major crush, addiction, & a tremendous dependence on doing anything pertaining to my music. It’s breathing in life. Whether I’m writing, singing or enjoying someone else’s music, it’s fuel for the soul. Again Adam, love this vital lesson. You’re so very talented and as always, AWESOMENESS.
This is everything I’ve been working on in the last year. Always have worked hard, but living with purpose and clearly defining EVERYTHING about why we make the artistic choices we make as a band and where we want to take things creatively and business-wise has really allowed us to push into new territory, mentally and creatively. The further we go down this rabbit hole of self actualization the more we recognize parallels/similarities of other successful people, in any field. It’s something that few will understand until you’ve truly dedicated your life to your to your craft and aligned your action with your goal and purpose. But, it seems like you get it and I’m glad there are people like you out there pushing this message. Good stuff.
This video is from the heart. I find it sad for all the people that give up on their dreams. You can feel the regret in them because they've settled. I'm glad you didn't settle because of that, you're able to provide the community with great content.
You ACTUALLY tell it how it is. I enjoy listening to a realistic view on music and success. I’ve been making beats for about 2 years now and it’s a cutthroat industry. I believe my beats are fire and I’ve seen people who I know blow up in an instant. I believe if you put in the work and time to doing what you love and supporting it in every way your dreams are more possible than you would’ve ever thought.
is wanting attention a good purpose? I want to make thousands of people feel good at once. i want to give them what they want. i want them to know that I was capable of making them feel so great and the sound and feeling of a crowd clapping after a performance feels amazing. I try to hide it, but im sure a few people can see how I really feel. Im never going to hide the excitement it gives me ever again. Music itself is amazing too, which is how i plan on giving people what they want. by being an amazing singer who really moves a crowd. like Freddie Mercury, but better
Lol 😂 i think almost every artist and/or performer can agree the thrill of being recognized and appreciated is unbeatable, but when you know that you’re being recognized and appreciated for expanding people’s minds, or helping them through something with your music, that is a whole new feeling, and THAT is a good purpose
Thats not called attention thats called making people happy and yes its a good purpose. My dream is to control the crowd and make people happy with my music I think its the best feeling you can ever experience
Adam I found your channel randomly while looking how to get more SoundCloud followers just now, and this video earned you another sub. Most other music motivation and growth type videos I end up watching a quarter of the way through, then leaving them without gaining anything or feeling any sort of change in myself. But I watched this one all the way through, and like a bunch of other people in the comments have said, I feel like you were talking directly to me, and that's something that many other people aren't very good at on RUclips. By far, this has been the most inspirational video that I have seen in awhile, and you gave me a lot to think about and more things to apply into my life and learn from. Thank you for that, and I look forward to seeing more of your videos.
There are a lot of youtube channel about music production, but you, sir, are really one of the best. I like that way you tell us things, your honesty is priceless. We are all great and bad at the same time, we are bad because we have so much to learn to be where we want to be, and we are great because we are improving day after day. Thanks for your work and keep going !
Your personality is truly needed. Some stuff you’re saying is going to go over a lot of people’s heads. But you are so incredibly important for the music community. Love your stuff!
Really needed this! I’ve been playing seriously since 2010, so eight years. I’ve had two bands during these eight years and i seem to fall into the same hole where I completely stop making any sort of content and feel so uninspired. I feel completely lost of where we should go, where I should go. What I want to do and if this band is the right thing for me. We’ve been doing this pop/punk thing forever and we’re not very innovative with what we are doing(not that that’s necessary a band thing but you get what I mean) and the other guys just don’t seem to get it what they need to do to take the next step. Now we’ve been taking quite a break where we last played together a month ago and I’ve been trying to fighting things out and wondering what to do. And now after seeing this video I realize that I’m walking around without a purpose and have always been the nail life. So things have definitely cleared up but it’s just finding MY purpose. Cause I know I’m here to do one thing and one thing only, and that is to play music. I can’t even imagine myself doing something else than playing music. Don’t even know what I’m rambling about anymore so sorry and thanks!
Dude, if giving a virtual hug was a thing, I'm doing it right now! you changed my life around just by your videos. Instantly subscribed on both youtube and instagram and going to rewatch these everyday to keep me going. I'm glad I was aimlessly clicking through here and found one of your videos. Time to get back to the drawing board and make my studio. I have masterpieces to create. Thank you!
Music has been that one constant, absolute thing in my life. A lot has changed and mixed around, and I want to make music so badly. I want to inspire people, I want to make people happy, I want to pour my heart into something, I want to put on a performance and feel good, I want to tell stories and have people enjoy them. I used to want to be a writer (still do, it’s sitting in the passenger seat at the moment though) - after going to my first concert this year, a band I love a lot, I could feel the energy and I could see the passion poured into it. Everyone was just so happy, it was amazing, euphoric. That’s something I want (as a mildly unhappy individual, it was a natural high for me I suppose). I’m prepared to overcome all my fears (that being stage-fright, I’m a 16 year old with low self esteem) and just go for it, whatever it takes, I don’t care if I get scared, I want to do this and I’m going to.
Not gonna lie: I spent months strategizing and learning before I even posted my first track. I though that from this point on it would only be about hard work but I quickly became overwhelmed by all the stuff I knew I was supposed to be doing because I didn't have any purpose or clear goals. I really needed to hear this. Huge thanks for that video, man. It's a game changer 🔥🔥🔥
Great video! Just came across it and I'm glad I did. Ive been involved with music for almost 20 years. But for the last 4 years I haven't done anything. A lot of my equipment was stolen from my home studio. I had rebuilt that studio 2 times already. I lost all purpose and focus. A life without music felt like I was missing a piece to a puzzle. My girlfriend today doesn't even know me as a producer/song writer. But something happen this year where I was blessed with a new computer and pro tools which made me start back building a studio again. I always said that if I put one together again that I would give this business 200% effort. So now that I am back creating music regularly I walk with major purpose. I wake up everyday thinking about how I can take this music business to the next level. I move now with this music business on my mind. Your video said everything Ive been thinking. You have to have purpose. You have to have a goal. My goal is to own my own record label and Im going to do so regardless of how much I make from it. This is my passion!
Thank you Adam for the amazing, inspirational, and impactful video. This has allowed for a lot of needed and valuable introspective thought for me, and I appreciate that. Commenting on your last point, I really like what you have to say about who we are today to be a better person tomorrow. I am a hurting yet growing individual who has faced a lot of traumas and hardships and I want to accept these circumstances and utilize them in ways that will foster and propel my music and art, and ultimately my career as a music creator forward. The people closest to me who I want and feel the need to be supportive of my music are unfortunately not. For a wide gamut of reasons, whether it be for themselves or that they believe it’s in my best interest, they want me to give up on my musical and artistic endeavors to pursue my 4-year degree and to live a stable, safe, low-risk life in an occupation I am currently studying for. There’s a lot of doubt that I can’t make it with my music. But I know objectively that I am an extremely talented and creative musician with a lot of goals and passion, and I truly believe I can make a career and life out of it. That goes back to your point of people saying “it isn’t obtainable”; these people close to me want me to give up on it because the lifestyle of high-risk, high-reward, is unappealing to them. But I know that when I’m on my deathbed and I am evaluating my life, I would be ashamed and devastated if I took the easy route, got my B.A., worked a mediocre career but made decent money, but never took the risk to at least attempt to chase my dreams and make it with my music, something that truly fills me with joy and life-fulfilling purpose. Ultimately over the past few years in school I have evaluated that school isn’t for me, and it won’t take me to where I want to go. It has impacted a lot of my problems, but I understand the value of higher education and I am truly grateful for the time I spent in college and for how it has shaped me as an individual. I’m only in school to satisfy my parents, and I know that that is not enough and not the way it should be. I’ve tried to make school about me as much as possible, but my heart just isn’t in it. Something I struggle with in my life is the constant need to satisfy those around me, but I can’t do that if I want to pursue my music. I know that once I’m out of school and working, I won’t have time to do my music and to make a career out of it. I’m ok with the reality of working day jobs to make ends meet and to fuel my music career. A lot of people make it work and are satisfied with that lifestyle, even if they aren’t music-oriented, and that’s something I am fine with. These close people I have though, are unfortunately fearful of that. Pursuing music, above all, is what I want to do with my life and what I want the world to see. I want my art and music to affect those who hear it in an impactful and genuine way. I want to make it big, I want to travel the world with it. Music is what keeps me going when the going gets tough, and that is something I can’t take lightly. I need to do this, and I need to do this for myself and myself only, as school and a career after college is something that is not for me but is lived through vicariously from other people. This all starts with, like you said, by walking with purpose. I know what I want, I just need to figure out the steps to get there, brainstorm, strategize, plan it out, and take the initiative to achieve goals to get me to where I want to be tomorrow. Thank you for the time to read my story. Adam, you are truly a word crafter and a great motivator. Thank you for your videos. To all who are in a similar or the same boat as me, you can do this. It’s corny as hell but if you believe you can do it, you can. Thanks guys and good luck to all of you.
I completely agree with what you are saying! I have a job at a car dealership and work very closely with salesmen and managers but am still relatively young, 22 years old, it is very easy for adults to view me as a kid working in an adult world. When I go to work I try to walk with purpose and carry myself in a way that doesn’t show timidity. I like to think that just by doing that they see I am not like others walking with my head down or in my phone. Thanks for all the encouragement Adam!
I'm so glad this was in my recommended list! Your video teaches really good advice and I can really feel the passion you put into it! Great content, keep it up!
Your right. Your very right. I call myself a artist, even though I don’t try and make music everyday, when I damn well have enough time to, I make beats, but I never finish them, you know what, it’s time to begin acting like a real hardworking independent artist, this is the video I really needed to watch, I really appreciate you man.
My purpose is to change the world with my music. My concepts and my missions. I don't want any long life. I just want enough time to achieve my dreams.
Thank you so much for this video man. I feel I have a purpose, which is to make people dance and perhaps also look at the world a little differently with my music. I try to be partly a news broadcaster also. My sense of purpose gets clouded by the humdrum of life at times but videos like this one put a firecracker up my rear end and get me rolling again! Respect.
I feel like many people deep down do actually have an idea of their purpose, but allow their fear of judgement from other people to stop them taking action on it. That's what I'm working on most right now. Thanks for the great content 🙌
Music saved my life. Decided to put on hold when I had a child. I am Coming back to my purpose as many are asking me to. Thanks for the Great reminder. Know your best friend. Name is: U, yourself and Thy.
Purpose is huge man I like how you encourage your audience. I'm just starting on my journey with posting RUclips Videos and your videos has helped me a lot I appreciate it Adam
thank you adam at first i wasnt sure about your goofy style but i have grown to love it,your advice is key and has reassured me im doing things right , my goal for next year is to start producing music and today i started doing my research. im glad you are going to be part of my journey
Adam you hit my soul bro. At 20 years old it’s so hard to imagine that I can make something of myself, especially considering where I’m from. I’ve only recently realized I do music because I wanna help and guide younger people to live their best life and not just follow trends but this video just inspired me more to walk with purpose. Thank you for the wisdom 🙌🏽💯
Hey man, I'm so glad I found this. Music is something that has hit me in,the heart. Music was once my coping mechanism to deal with life. And it still is, but now its more of a tertiary one, and its something I want to share with others. I never knew my style, and I never knew what my purpose is, and admittedly, I still don't. But this helped out a bunch. Thank you man!
Awesome video! I've been making music for about 7 years and my purpose is to spread my love and awareness in all aspects of life. Thank you for posting!
I was a big fan of this video, it really helped me to find some inspiration right now. I just finished my first year of university and I work a job that doesn't really pay me much. Every week, I learned to tell myself "Just one more week". I want to be the hammer, and my creations to be the nail. I want to drive home my passions, whether it's simply beats that I upload to soundcloud for the community aspect that you touched on, or fashion, photography, videography. Every now and then, I just need to hear a simple message. I can't think of a message simpler than "Walk with purpose". Thank you for the inspiration today
Adam, thank you so much. I already know that the goal of the Psyvera band is universal love and connection, but I lacked the concept of "live with purpose" and this whole 2 day conscious living technique is a great step towards becoming the person I want to be. You rock bro, keep up the great content, and keep producing wonderful music.
I'm working on developing momentum from what I thought was a weakness in my character. Being Lovesick. This video reminded me of just how hard it can be to FIND your brand... because its always been with you. bless up #lovesicksquad
Great content and story telling, Adam. I bet a ton of people are glad to watch this video. Personally, I spent a lot of years doing music with no real purpose. I, too, wasted a lot of time and resources on things that didn't work, going through the motions, doing what I thought I had to do because of what others were telling me...which I think drove me to take several years off to pursue other endeavors. Something I wish I never did, but hey, I finished business school and actually learned a ton about things I was doing wrong. Now that I'm back at it, I'm really appreciating finding your videos. Very motivating and entertaining. Keep it up!
Thank you so much for the pep talk. It’s very easy to get distracted in social media (people watching), in addition to not having people around you believe in what you are doing or want to do. Your videos most certainly help!
"Walk with purpose" this is great advice. I have had the opportunity to perform with some very successful celebrity musicians. I noticed that as soon as they walk in the room, they give off a different vibe then the everyday person. Something about confidence.
Hi, my name is Mar Gray and I would like to say thank you for this video. I was searching "how to make it in the music industry" and this video popped up. My career passions are to be a Singer, Actor, and Poet and my purpose is to express myself as authentically as possible with everything I share with the world. I want to be able to inspire other black gay creatives to go for their dreams no matter the circumstances and in that eventually inspire anyone who feels like their voice isn't always heard or appreciated. I will say though that this video made me think even deeper of who I want to be and why I want to do the things that I want to do. It's important for me to be as intentional as possible, but I admit that I have found myself at times just spewing out content and hoping things "stick to the walls". Once again thank you for this video it was extremely helpful and you gained a new subscriber in me. GOD BLESS!
Amazing message Adam! My purpose in the music industry is to develop a genre of music from Massachusetts/NE and help my all family, friends, co-workers and community through innovation. Through, my upcoming events, and developing iconic merchandise to spread a message of unity. Clique is what I call the genre, (electronic futuristic, boom bap/lo fi the contrast pop mixed with classical influences) is something I've worked over 15 years, in developing. I have a lot to learn still, but, I'm humbled every step of the way to reach new heights. Thank you for your insight Adam! I hope to met you one day and the other producers I've connected with online and in real life. *Salute*
Honestly, this channel isn't just for musicians. Its really for everybody, and I appreciate the content that you're putting out. Also, my purpose is to make this into a career, doing something I love and turning it into a means for life. Also to work with multiple people and give my family peace of mind.
Dude just started to following your channel and got to say you are definitely speaking the truth and already helping me improving myself with how I want to work with my music and my promotion
thank you. you reminded me what it means to be me in this word and that is to walk with purpose. when I was a dancer I walked with purpose. when I retired from dancing I lost purpose. I have been in the music business for over 30 years and it was just fun for me. I did shows but I am now wanting more. I want to record music and do shows and make money doing it. what I need to do now is walk with purpose. my purpose right now is to write the songs, get the track produced, sing the songs, then when ready go into the studio and record the songs. thank you for the reminder and I know this is an old vid of yours but sometimes we need to look back to be able to move forward.
Hi Adam. This video has touched me deeply. And I thank you for that. My story with music has seen beautiful moments but a lot of sad and low ones too. Unfortunately I found out later in my early career that it was my own management and label that were sabotaging me. After eight years since I launched my first album I’m here not to take back what’s been taken away from me and you really inspired me. Thank you again.
This video was super helpful! I am an artist and singer songwriter, and this video has given me some more motivation when it comes to perfecting my singing technique song songwriting. So thank you! I hope you have an amzing rest of the day. x
Would love to hear about the investing and setting yourself up. Please do that video. Thank you for all the videos thus far! Found this channel on a whim and I'm thankful for your perspective as a re-affirmation of what we need to hear.
thank you for this video. i watched all the way up to the end. you are hitting notes i didnt know were there. i really appreciate your drive to ACTUALLY help out the up n comers rather than just trying to sell a course. thank you -sin lied
I realized I had/have something special...while taking care of my infant stepdaughter...made a dope parody song. Realized the sky is the limit..can write about anything and everything. Love it! And love doing covers. Your videos are inspirational. I am from MN. 44 yrs young. It would be great to work with you one day day..or more😁 Thanks for all you do!
On point, Adam. I write full time, specifically for TV & Ad, everything you just detailed is there for the taking, for those determined. I'd only add, it can be a long game, so be prepared to ride it out, but "production music" is a great industry. Great video!
Adam, this really helped me as I was just told that I needed steps and think ahead of making my brand and was really wondering where to go next and if I should stop making music altogether with the doubts but I discovered my early reason I forgot in the greed for music fame, helping others in the same stage as me, that when I do get the buzz of a fan base that they will be at where my start and I will inspire them just like my idols did for me. As for music helping me, it will keep me happy as I am doing something for my own dream but helping create others for young musicians looking for a start!
To be honest, finding my purpose was not easy. As an artist, I found out through experience that my purpose wasn’t crystal clear to me. Yes, I love making music, and yes I love performing. But what exactly is pushing me forward? I found out that music itself is my passion and my purpose is to not only share my passion with others but to have my passion support myself and my family in the future. To be able to wake up every morning knowing that I’m doing what I love for a living while having the opportunity to share it with the world is where I’m aiming to go. Much love man. Thank you for being real with all of us as always.
Music is my passion. I’ve been doing all sorts of music stuff ever since I was a little kid. 17 years old and I still enjoy it. Music is a stress reliever for me. It keeps me grounded, it keeps me from doing stuff I shouldn’t be doing. Some people are like “Dude you sit In Front of your computer all day, what the heck is wrong with you?” It made me think. Music is the thing for me. It’s what I want to do for a very long time. I want this as my career. Russ said “Supported my dreams until my dreams supported me” in one of his songs. You gotta go broke 3 times before you get rich once right? Adam, thank for making this🙏🏼
I've got to start by saying THANK YOU! And my purpose for my channel is to give people a little break from reality. I want people to enjoy my Improv cartoon music craziness. I hope my videos bring people Joy I just started my RUclips Journey close to 3 weeks ago and your show has helped a lot. Thank you once again! The loon with the Toons!
Thanks for the video. 🎶 I started writing a song a day for a year and I upload it on RUclips every day. It finally makes my life feel meaningful as I both accomplish something and grow with my music every day. The destructive craving of “making it” as an artist is also disappearing as I am just so happy to be making music on a regular basis 😌
I recently found my true purpose. This video is on point for my life right now! This year has become the most challenging of my life, but it has changed everything about me! I’m literally in the midst of a rebirth. All this unfamiliarity has scared the shit out of me, but I’ve also made a conscious decision to face everything head on...even if I don’t know if I’ll succeed. After many years of traveling, bands, writing, and shows...I finally decided to start a band and do everything about it my way, and for me!
Many blessings to you Adam ! I know my purpose and that's to do what I do best and create music that can touch my audience and make em say "hey, I can relate"
Adam for some reason the more inspiration I get from u from every video. Seems like u may be part of my Purpose. I will be looking forward to contacting you in the near future. Thanks again.
I've found my purpose even before I started making music: So when I was a kid, I hate taking music classes because they were boring. I like listening to music though, but I just don't think of it too much. I pretty much wasted my childhood on games 24/7. As I grew up, my taste for music began to shift towards EDM, and I slowly start to discover genres that I like to listen to. Then around 2017-2018, my sister showed me a music video, which has now become my favourite song to date. That's what kinda kick-started my curiosity for music production. It's not until early 2018 where I would read the comments section on some music videos that I like to watch, and I was blown away by how music can put a smile on people's faces. I kept on reading more comments from different music videos, and at that point, my curiosity for music production has reached its peak, and I decided to give myself a try at making music. So my no.1 purpose for making music is never about the money. But rather, it's the reactions of people listening to my music. I want to be able to make someone's day happier through my music, and also make a career out of it.
This is my first time commenting on RUclips, The first time i felt the need to open up and share my views.I found the video to be helpful not only to share your experience but to help build others because we turn to do things without having a purpose like you said and ending up frustrated on the results which leads to giving up. I am an artist and a producer,i started my journey when i was about 14 Years(11 Years ago) ,like most others i was only interested in just hearing myself inside the speakers,all that changed when i saw my life get wasted ,making music without gaining anything from it, so i started asking for help from people who have tasted the music industry life but like most famous people,they would not respond or they will simple show no interest in assisting,...The anger grew and i found my self packing my music gear and just store it away but funny thing happens whenever i do that,...i would want to play my keyboard or write a song. That when i told myself that music is a part of me i wont stop making music even if i wanted to,so i did my research on the steps needed e.g copyright,all there is to get a song playlisted on radios etc. Having grown now with my artists that i produce for i started looking at music in another perspective not only focusing on me, i registered a record label which i am certain it will succeed,Though i still need help growing it (Finance). Seeing how my family struggles everyday to survive ,we would sleep without dinner due to lack of money having a family of 14 members in a two room house (9 Kids who are from 0-13 years of age).I don't want anybody to feel sorry it something most of us go through and we hide it with our smiles.Looking at my situation, i drafted a plan which will not only help me but it will help lifting up my background into a better state , helping desperate artists who have potential and who are productive be heard because i now have a *purpose of unpacking my music gear and start working again. Thank you for the video i hope others will start recognizing the struggles and effort other people put;Dedication,Patience. I now have found the real purpose of making music.
Hey all, one thing that’s helped me immensely w/ my music and art is learning what I call, “the mechanics of goal setting and achievement.” I have a steady habit of making to-do lists and for a long time those goals on the list weren’t getting crossed off. When I learned the simple fact that EVERY GOAL CAN BE BROKEN DOWN INTO SMALLER GOALS. For me this may look like - my goal is to make a 3 section drum part for a song. First step I write down is literally eat breakfast, then, sit down at computer, select drum instrumentation in sequencer, look up tutorial for how to use a filter I’m not aware of that I know I want to use in section 2, and so on... its when I systematically broke down my goals into smaller steps is when I found I could effectively execute my goals, my purpose. Thanks all!
Fantastic video!! This really lit a fire under my ass to continue chasing my passion. In the band that I started, I came up with the mission statement of the three P’s: Performance, Playability, and Passion. We can use studio Magic to a point, to make an overly complex arrangement, but we have to reproduce it live and with confidence. We are not only musicians, we are also entertainers. Make it look easy and give people that rush of adrenaline that the family of the heavy metal community gives. Finally, do it because you love it. Do it for the love of creativity and making something from nothing.
My Purpose Is to Help Everyone including myself through my music. With The Sound That I create I show my pains and gains through. I know that I’m here to change lives, so in the Art I create everyday I aim to reach at least 10 people. And I recently just found this out this past month. I was Depress i didn’t want to go out, I didn’t wanna to see anyone, and I thought was the world better w/o me but I knew deep down I have a purpose a gift and a lending hand to give in this world. Now I walk with pride and determination and not afraid to stick my head to Go first . I appreciate everyone including you to whom ever is reading this 🤘🏾🖤
I’ve known since I was 11 years old I was meant to make music. I came from a small town in Texas made it all the way to NYC to be a professional jazz musician. I studied at the best music schools. Got a masters degree and toured the world. In my 20s I ended up having 3 heart surgeries and dying from a heart attack. While I don’t desire to tour playing jazz anymore I really want to make a living selling beats. That’s my passion my purpose is to leave a musical legacy and take care of my family with music. My aesthetics change but my purpose doesn’t. I still haven’t sold a beat nor do I have a social media following but I’m learning so much from you. Thank you for your videos.
Ive had to deal with a unsupportive home for my 19 years of living. Every musically involved move ive made have always been by my two feet and going down this road alone is exhausting and depressing. The only thing thats saved me is creating music. In growing up ive always wanted someone to help support me and love music as much as me. My purpose is to stretch my love and friendship through my music and help spark others by making them feel less alone. I want to give everyone what i never had , someone to go to listen to that knows what isolation, exclusion, and rejection feels so that i know that theres hope on the other side of the torment. I want everyone who listens to my music to feel the words along with my sound.
Rap is a way for me get out of my comfort zone and to speak for myself. Before doing this, I wasn’t like this at all. And I still am. I’m a tall, shy and quiet person who keeps to themselves and whenever I experience something happen, I don’t say or make action in the moment. I don’t deal with conflict that easily, I would keep it to myself. And that is why I rap, so I can take whatever’s on my chest and rap it on a mic. And that’s who I’m doing it for. I’m doing it for those who can’t stand or speak up for themselves, whether because they’re an introvert, quiet and shy. I’m doing it for those who are afraid to come out of their comfort zone. I’m doing it for those who are afraid. And it’s okay to be afraid, and I want to show that through my music, whether it’s talking about it directly or expressing myself through my anxiety knowing that it’s alright to do that.
Adam i want to say first that this video was extremely helpful to me. I am someone who felt they walked with purpose. This video however has given me a much needed change of perspective. Even though I've dedicated my life to music because i love it and it brings me joy, I've realized after watching your video that I've been lacking true direction. I haven't answered for myself the much needed questions about what it is i really want to accomplish. Now that i know the questions, it is only a matter of time before i have the answers. So i want to thank you, for awakening something in me. What you said about having a thick book written about yourself, really resonated me. I will not be satisfied with a 5 page life. This video has been truly inspiring so thank you again for sharing your wisdom.
Hey Adam, I#m Jim Beck Worldwide the artist. I#ve been making music in a year now, and have dumped 7 albums on distrokid. Now I consentrate on marketing, I do learn much from you. And I practise those tips as well, I have close to 1000 followers on SoundCloud now. And I create music often too, I thank you for sharing your knowlege now, I take them in. I have a tons of things to do too. I work sometimes 18 hours a day, I love doing marketing as well. I am into business now, and love that too.
Liked & Subscribed - This is good shit! One of the best videos on music industry & personal development I've seen in a long time. Also it's obvious from the comments that this material is EXACTLY what the community needs to hear! Thanks Adam! 🤘🙌👌
Really great video man. It's awesome to hear someone talking opening about career, value and meaning in what we do. It's very easy to begin to go through the motions with social media content, so this has inspired me to approach my band and production work with more purpose. Thank you.
Totally agree. If you have not found your purpose yet (it's not easy for many, and purposes can change over time) - make finding your purpose... your purpose ;)
This really helped, i had such a bummy day, i just didn't like anything i created. I know we all have days like this but i haven't had one in months. Im gunna go for a run... then get focused and get back on it!!!
My purpose is to inspire people to be the best version of themselves. My message is not original in any way. As long as we’ve had philosophers that message has been told. I just have my own way of conveying it, ether through music or in speech. Thank you Adam fir what you’re doing for our culture
Dope video! I found my purpose .. music, it gives me a voice, allows me to vent and show the world it’s okay to vent and feel the way they do .. we’re humans. We have feelings ..
I want to thank you for this video post! I try everyday to walk with purpose but sometimes I fall off! Thank you once again Adam! Man That shit just woke me up bro! God bless✊🏾
"You can either be the hammer or the nail in life. " That's deep.
Or you can be the Hand that hold bouth!
Sandsnake thats called a record label
Eat or be eaten
That is exactly what she said
@@tokyoandthesexwhales4514 some say live and let live :)
you’re like a musician therapist bro lol.
For reeeeal lmaooooo
He is one lol
Lol
❄😂👍u hit the nail on that one
Legit😂
I make music to keep me sane. I have epilepsy so the doctors took away my drivers license and told me "Take You Medicine And Stay Home So You Don't Hurt Yourself". And that's fun for 6 months and then you start going nuts. Over time I've found spots for busking in downtown freehold that make me some money during the summer. I also figured out how to get to my community college by public transportation (Getting around with public transportation in New Jersey is a nightmare) and I now have an AAS degree in audio production.
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Well if no one has told you yet your the shit. You’ve accomplished more than I have and you have literal crutches. I don’t say that to sound mean. I mean no offense. I dropped out my first 3 months of audio production from being too distracted working three jobs and having the kids. The part that kills me is that as soon as it all fell apart I quit a couple jobs and laid down the law about visitation and made things work smoother. Why didn’t I just do that during school? ... smh. All apart of the journey man. I learn more from RUclips anyways
Mad props to you, takes a lot of effort and strength to go all the way and as the other person commented, you are THE shit for all that
Thanks for the kind words.
Hey bro try out Omega 3 and 6 especially Biomega's by Usana they gave a new life to my girlfriend that also have epilepsy, excuse my english
:) Brilliant..you rock!
My purpose is to leave my family a legacy.
MOOD. *I LOVE THIS*.
You hit the nail on the head my friend that is my purpose also,
My purpose is to be a Music & Aesthetic Legend. I want To POUR my Creativity on this World before I die.
So my Purpose:
1. Respected as a Creative Genius
2. Give my Contribution to this world before I Go
3. Inspire someone else to Draw & Sing.
Me too my dude. Wanna stamp out a nice me-shaped groove on the world before the inevitable end.
I checked out your music and its, just Bad..
Just keep practicing learn from your mistakes and make sure not to make it again and you will do it perfectly in the long run, you will get negative comments, just make you use it to become better, it takes patience and dedication but it will pay off.
I really needed to hear something like this today. Thank you for the content that you put out Adam.
same here...... fuck man what a slap!! i really gotta get my shit together
I feel like, in this video, you were speaking directly to me. I've been making beats for 4 years now and yea, I wanted the money. " I've made and put out x amount of beats, but I don't see any form of money from it. " Is what I'd say almost every day. I don't have a purpose. Not even going to sugar coat and act like I "might" Have a purpose. I don't. I figured making great content was "my purpose". Im glad I came upon your videos man. They're real, straight to the point, and if you're open minded, like myself, you'd get something out of evey one. Thank you man.
DTLIZBEAST what kind of beats? And where Can I listen to them for potential purchase? Email me Vwillzmusic@gmail.com
@@Iamvwillz97 bigboidtbeats.com
DTLIZBEAST hey I like ur beats but I don’t rap so
Would love to hear your beats :-)
Where can I hear ur beats?
The reason I make music is I struggled with depression in my mid-teens and it was music that helps me walk through and out of those tough times. So as someone who has been there I want to make music to help others going through the same thing.
Love this🙌🙌🙌same here
wow. exactly same here
Literally the same thing......just want to help people with the same issues
Literally, music artists can be those last symbols of hope, and it gets so personal and deep, and it touches things WITHIN people to keep going.
Thank you, I watched beginning to end. I really needed this. I also subscribed because putting my original songs out is scary, the very idea of trying to build an audience feels like a joke, and I could really, really use the motivation and help from an experienced guy like you. You're not just a guy with tips and tricks, you're a teacher and motivational speaker. It's easy to become discouraged following your own dream.
So thank you.
Hey Adam. At the beginning of the corona-virus pandemic I decided that I was going to take a step towards something that I have always had a dream to do. I have had numerous jobs from healthcare to fast food to auto sales to teaching in public schools, but nothing has given me the exact same excitement as this new endeavor. I finished my PhD in June 2019 and my dissertation was on hip-hop/rap music. I traveled to NYC to see the many historic sites of the genre, and I have listened to/followed many artists from giant superstars to underground musicians with little followers. But I decided at the beginning of March to start learning how to write beats and to put all my musical knowledge to the test. I have 2 advanced degrees in music composition and have studied music for over 20 years. I am almost ready to release my first few singles and I cannot thank you and a few other people enough for being the supportive voice that I have needed from time to time. I am eager to see what happens, and I am ready to invest my thoughts, sweat, tears, blood, and time into this new endeavor. I have no preconceived notions of my success, but I look forward to everything from the thumbs up and shares, to the hate and dislikes (that means you still heard it!). Thank you again, Adam.
Adam this is such a big thing for me and a lot of other creators. I’ll so often swing back n forth from motivation to despair. Exactly what I needed to see this morning. Thanks bro!!
Words of wisdom, Adam ... thank you! My purpose is to serve others & lift them up through storytelling. It might be through my music or through my professional career as a marketing executive -- primarily in healthcare. At the heart of both is telling a compelling story well. Love what I do! Thankful for my purpose!
15 Million youth live under the poverty threshold in the US alone. In 2013, a vision to reach, teach, & change this statistic went into writing. This vision was centered on the fact that music has a clear impact on poverty - where there is seemingly no control or understanding of how the world works outside of fantasy. How do I know? I was one of them... many are in group homes, no parents or family, in prison, will return to prison, abused, abuse, & the list goes on. I was there too.
15 Mill Music rose from the pages 2016, a time when a revamp of my 16 plus year music career / experience in music had to happen. The shift to edifying content & music messages. Empowering youth one at a time to influence their culture in which they live to adopt the same mindsets, to experience freedom rather than just talk about it. This same year, 15 Mill partnered & began work with Young Artist Society, where we are on the front lines in title one schools, teaching, mentoring, producing with youth from the 15 Million, on occasions, risking life itself to show an alternative way of life now.
The purpose of 15 Mill (& Young Artist Society) is to educate & empower youth to edify & own their own path to success, utilizing music as the platform that engages attention, vulnerability, real relationships, music connections, on going resources, music management, & opens up the influence for a heart change (my first album under 15 Mill - Change of Heart).
I’m sharing a lot of stories while my media producers are working on my photo shoot content & music video for promo of my next single The Duffelbag & following that will be the album, where I outline the realities of what I & these young people I know go through, to hopefully reach more of them & bring awareness to those ignorant or plain unaware of the horrors of our stories. In turn, flipping he switch to how I’ve used these horrors in my life to screw the system & make something for myself as a husband, home /business owner, musician, & father as of January 2019.
My strategy right now is an exposure to stories leading up to the Duffelbag projects official content, tons of A B testing to prep for how to effective market this song / album - but would you have suggestions to improve this strategy? Let me know what I’d have to do to get personalized marketing coaching or help in this department.
Respect!
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Love your dedication! Life experience, struggles, poverty are indeed the building blocks to inspire and help others. My 30 years on this earth felt like i came from another planet and music was something that always was around. Music told me stories about others who were struggling like i (we) did and it gave me hope to keep going. Years went by, and a friend introduced me into music production, 10 years later, it's what i live for. Now i can create things that can trigger/help others, like the tracks did to me back in the days. Music is understood by all nations without the limitation of words. Takes a lot of courage to go for your passion because many tell you're crazy, your dreams are not realistic. Blablabbla, go for it, be who you are and don't hold back! We're creators for a reason ;-)
It's so wholesome to see that you don't just say that you read the comments, you actually read them and like ect. The fact that you do that taught me the value of really caring about your fans, people like appreciation
I’ve been making music since I was 15 writing songs on my piano and guitar as a way to cope with my father’s bipolar disorder and being abandoned by my mom. It started as a way to keep myself from falling into a major depression. It helped me express myself and as I grew I begin to produce music, and even went to school and received a certificate in music and business technology at CSN. I have some singles out, and even had an opportunity to perform at the House of Blues but I was stunted when I was told that I looked like I didn’t know who I was on the stage. That I needed to find, in his own words, purpose. Truly, I was unsure how to respond because I’ve never performed on major stages before that day but as I’ve pursued my dreams I’ve learned that you need to have purpose and you need to know how you want to influence your followers. My biggest goal in music is to be different and to be kind, I get a lot of inspiration from artist like Logic, Ed Sheeran, and many others whom believe in making a change with love and kindness. I am also Transgendered and it’s something I’ve kept for many years to myself because I never enjoyed explaining that I wasn’t a boy by birth but that in my spirt and soul I’ve always been a boy. In many ways, I want to open up the world to my community, I want to open others minds and souls with my own experiences in life. I want to be an influencer to the new generation. I believe that I can make that change through my music, and that is my purpose. Thank you for your encouragement, and I put the bell on too just so I can get uploaded content the second it’s out. I hope you take time to read this and it inspires you as much as you inspire me! 💯🔥
I have always had a major crush, addiction, & a tremendous dependence on doing anything pertaining to my music. It’s breathing in life. Whether I’m writing, singing or enjoying someone else’s music, it’s fuel for the soul.
Again Adam, love this vital lesson. You’re so very talented and as always, AWESOMENESS.
This is everything I’ve been working on in the last year. Always have worked hard, but living with purpose and clearly defining EVERYTHING about why we make the artistic choices we make as a band and where we want to take things creatively and business-wise has really allowed us to push into new territory, mentally and creatively. The further we go down this rabbit hole of self actualization the more we recognize parallels/similarities of other successful people, in any field. It’s something that few will understand until you’ve truly dedicated your life to your to your craft and aligned your action with your goal and purpose. But, it seems like you get it and I’m glad there are people like you out there pushing this message. Good stuff.
This video is from the heart. I find it sad for all the people that give up on their dreams. You can feel the regret in them because they've settled. I'm glad you didn't settle because of that, you're able to provide the community with great content.
You ACTUALLY tell it how it is. I enjoy listening to a realistic view on music and success. I’ve been making beats for about 2 years now and it’s a cutthroat industry. I believe my beats are fire and I’ve seen people who I know blow up in an instant. I believe if you put in the work and time to doing what you love and supporting it in every way your dreams are more possible than you would’ve ever thought.
is wanting attention a good purpose? I want to make thousands of people feel good at once. i want to give them what they want. i want them to know that I was capable of making them feel so great and the sound and feeling of a crowd clapping after a performance feels amazing. I try to hide it, but im sure a few people can see how I really feel. Im never going to hide the excitement it gives me ever again. Music itself is amazing too, which is how i plan on giving people what they want. by being an amazing singer who really moves a crowd. like Freddie Mercury, but better
Lol 😂 i think almost every artist and/or performer can agree the thrill of being recognized and appreciated is unbeatable, but when you know that you’re being recognized and appreciated for expanding people’s minds, or helping them through something with your music, that is a whole new feeling, and THAT is a good purpose
Thats not called attention thats called making people happy and yes its a good purpose. My dream is to control the crowd and make people happy with my music I think its the best feeling you can ever experience
Adam I found your channel randomly while looking how to get more SoundCloud followers just now, and this video earned you another sub. Most other music motivation and growth type videos I end up watching a quarter of the way through, then leaving them without gaining anything or feeling any sort of change in myself. But I watched this one all the way through, and like a bunch of other people in the comments have said, I feel like you were talking directly to me, and that's something that many other people aren't very good at on RUclips. By far, this has been the most inspirational video that I have seen in awhile, and you gave me a lot to think about and more things to apply into my life and learn from. Thank you for that, and I look forward to seeing more of your videos.
There are a lot of youtube channel about music production, but you, sir, are really one of the best. I like that way you tell us things, your honesty is priceless. We are all great and bad at the same time, we are bad because we have so much to learn to be where we want to be, and we are great because we are improving day after day.
Thanks for your work and keep going !
Your personality is truly needed. Some stuff you’re saying is going to go over a lot of people’s heads. But you are so incredibly important for the music community.
Love your stuff!
Really needed this! I’ve been playing seriously since 2010, so eight years. I’ve had two bands during these eight years and i seem to fall into the same hole where I completely stop making any sort of content and feel so uninspired. I feel completely lost of where we should go, where I should go. What I want to do and if this band is the right thing for me. We’ve been doing this pop/punk thing forever and we’re not very innovative with what we are doing(not that that’s necessary a band thing but you get what I mean) and the other guys just don’t seem to get it what they need to do to take the next step.
Now we’ve been taking quite a break where we last played together a month ago and I’ve been trying to fighting things out and wondering what to do. And now after seeing this video I realize that I’m walking around without a purpose and have always been the nail life. So things have definitely cleared up but it’s just finding MY purpose. Cause I know I’m here to do one thing and one thing only, and that is to play music. I can’t even imagine myself doing something else than playing music.
Don’t even know what I’m rambling about anymore so sorry and thanks!
Dude, if giving a virtual hug was a thing, I'm doing it right now! you changed my life around just by your videos. Instantly subscribed on both youtube and instagram and going to rewatch these everyday to keep me going. I'm glad I was aimlessly clicking through here and found one of your videos. Time to get back to the drawing board and make my studio. I have masterpieces to create. Thank you!
Music has been that one constant, absolute thing in my life. A lot has changed and mixed around, and I want to make music so badly. I want to inspire people, I want to make people happy, I want to pour my heart into something, I want to put on a performance and feel good, I want to tell stories and have people enjoy them.
I used to want to be a writer (still do, it’s sitting in the passenger seat at the moment though) - after going to my first concert this year, a band I love a lot, I could feel the energy and I could see the passion poured into it. Everyone was just so happy, it was amazing, euphoric. That’s something I want (as a mildly unhappy individual, it was a natural high for me I suppose).
I’m prepared to overcome all my fears (that being stage-fright, I’m a 16 year old with low self esteem) and just go for it, whatever it takes, I don’t care if I get scared, I want to do this and I’m going to.
Not gonna lie: I spent months strategizing and learning before I even posted my first track. I though that from this point on it would only be about hard work but I quickly became overwhelmed by all the stuff I knew I was supposed to be doing because I didn't have any purpose or clear goals. I really needed to hear this. Huge thanks for that video, man. It's a game changer 🔥🔥🔥
Great video! Just came across it and I'm glad I did. Ive been involved with music for almost 20 years. But for the last 4 years I haven't done anything. A lot of my equipment was stolen from my home studio. I had rebuilt that studio 2 times already. I lost all purpose and focus. A life without music felt like I was missing a piece to a puzzle. My girlfriend today doesn't even know me as a producer/song writer. But something happen this year where I was blessed with a new computer and pro tools which made me start back building a studio again. I always said that if I put one together again that I would give this business 200% effort. So now that I am back creating music regularly I walk with major purpose. I wake up everyday thinking about how I can take this music business to the next level. I move now with this music business on my mind. Your video said everything Ive been thinking. You have to have purpose. You have to have a goal. My goal is to own my own record label and Im going to do so regardless of how much I make from it. This is my passion!
Thank you Adam for the amazing, inspirational, and impactful video. This has allowed for a lot of needed and valuable introspective thought for me, and I appreciate that.
Commenting on your last point, I really like what you have to say about who we are today to be a better person tomorrow. I am a hurting yet growing individual who has faced a lot of traumas and hardships and I want to accept these circumstances and utilize them in ways that will foster and propel my music and art, and ultimately my career as a music creator forward.
The people closest to me who I want and feel the need to be supportive of my music are unfortunately not. For a wide gamut of reasons, whether it be for themselves or that they believe it’s in my best interest, they want me to give up on my musical and artistic endeavors to pursue my 4-year degree and to live a stable, safe, low-risk life in an occupation I am currently studying for. There’s a lot of doubt that I can’t make it with my music. But I know objectively that I am an extremely talented and creative musician with a lot of goals and passion, and I truly believe I can make a career and life out of it. That goes back to your point of people saying “it isn’t obtainable”; these people close to me want me to give up on it because the lifestyle of high-risk, high-reward, is unappealing to them. But I know that when I’m on my deathbed and I am evaluating my life, I would be ashamed and devastated if I took the easy route, got my B.A., worked a mediocre career but made decent money, but never took the risk to at least attempt to chase my dreams and make it with my music, something that truly fills me with joy and life-fulfilling purpose. Ultimately over the past few years in school I have evaluated that school isn’t for me, and it won’t take me to where I want to go. It has impacted a lot of my problems, but I understand the value of higher education and I am truly grateful for the time I spent in college and for how it has shaped me as an individual. I’m only in school to satisfy my parents, and I know that that is not enough and not the way it should be. I’ve tried to make school about me as much as possible, but my heart just isn’t in it. Something I struggle with in my life is the constant need to satisfy those around me, but I can’t do that if I want to pursue my music. I know that once I’m out of school and working, I won’t have time to do my music and to make a career out of it. I’m ok with the reality of working day jobs to make ends meet and to fuel my music career. A lot of people make it work and are satisfied with that lifestyle, even if they aren’t music-oriented, and that’s something I am fine with. These close people I have though, are unfortunately fearful of that.
Pursuing music, above all, is what I want to do with my life and what I want the world to see. I want my art and music to affect those who hear it in an impactful and genuine way. I want to make it big, I want to travel the world with it. Music is what keeps me going when the going gets tough, and that is something I can’t take lightly. I need to do this, and I need to do this for myself and myself only, as school and a career after college is something that is not for me but is lived through vicariously from other people. This all starts with, like you said, by walking with purpose. I know what I want, I just need to figure out the steps to get there, brainstorm, strategize, plan it out, and take the initiative to achieve goals to get me to where I want to be tomorrow.
Thank you for the time to read my story. Adam, you are truly a word crafter and a great motivator. Thank you for your videos. To all who are in a similar or the same boat as me, you can do this. It’s corny as hell but if you believe you can do it, you can. Thanks guys and good luck to all of you.
I completely agree with what you are saying! I have a job at a car dealership and work very closely with salesmen and managers but am still relatively young, 22 years old, it is very easy for adults to view me as a kid working in an adult world. When I go to work I try to walk with purpose and carry myself in a way that doesn’t show timidity. I like to think that just by doing that they see I am not like others walking with my head down or in my phone. Thanks for all the encouragement Adam!
I'm so glad this was in my recommended list! Your video teaches really good advice and I can really feel the passion you put into it! Great content, keep it up!
Your right. Your very right. I call myself a artist, even though I don’t try and make music everyday, when I damn well have enough time to, I make beats, but I never finish them, you know what, it’s time to begin acting like a real hardworking independent artist, this is the video I really needed to watch, I really appreciate you man.
My purpose is to change the world with my music. My concepts and my missions.
I don't want any long life.
I just want enough time to achieve my dreams.
Thank you so much for this video man. I feel I have a purpose, which is to make people dance and perhaps also look at the world a little differently with my music. I try to be partly a news broadcaster also. My sense of purpose gets clouded by the humdrum of life at times but videos like this one put a firecracker up my rear end and get me rolling again! Respect.
The purpose is there, its keeping it consistent thats the struggle. Another solid video Adam👊🏻
Thank you, Adam. This is great advice for anybody in any industry. Your videos give me hope and focus. 🙏🏻
I feel like many people deep down do actually have an idea of their purpose, but allow their fear of judgement from other people to stop them taking action on it. That's what I'm working on most right now. Thanks for the great content 🙌
I was seeking for some answers today. After spending 2 hours on youtube, i certainly found some of them here. Thank you Adam !
Music saved my life. Decided to put on hold when I had a child. I am Coming back to my purpose as many are asking me to. Thanks for the Great reminder.
Know your best friend. Name is: U, yourself and Thy.
Purpose is huge man I like how you encourage your audience. I'm just starting on my journey with posting RUclips Videos and your videos has helped me a lot I appreciate it Adam
thank you adam at first i wasnt sure about your goofy style but i have grown to love it,your advice is key and has reassured me im doing things right , my goal for next year is to start producing music and today i started doing my research. im glad you are going to be part of my journey
Adam you hit my soul bro. At 20 years old it’s so hard to imagine that I can make something of myself, especially considering where I’m from. I’ve only recently realized I do music because I wanna help and guide younger people to live their best life and not just follow trends but this video just inspired me more to walk with purpose. Thank you for the wisdom 🙌🏽💯
Hey man, I'm so glad I found this. Music is something that has hit me in,the heart. Music was once my coping mechanism to deal with life. And it still is, but now its more of a tertiary one, and its something I want to share with others. I never knew my style, and I never knew what my purpose is, and admittedly, I still don't. But this helped out a bunch. Thank you man!
Awesome video! I've been making music for about 7 years and my purpose is to spread my love and awareness in all aspects of life. Thank you for posting!
I was a big fan of this video, it really helped me to find some inspiration right now. I just finished my first year of university and I work a job that doesn't really pay me much. Every week, I learned to tell myself "Just one more week". I want to be the hammer, and my creations to be the nail. I want to drive home my passions, whether it's simply beats that I upload to soundcloud for the community aspect that you touched on, or fashion, photography, videography. Every now and then, I just need to hear a simple message. I can't think of a message simpler than "Walk with purpose". Thank you for the inspiration today
Adam, thank you so much. I already know that the goal of the Psyvera band is universal love and connection, but I lacked the concept of "live with purpose" and this whole 2 day conscious living technique is a great step towards becoming the person I want to be. You rock bro, keep up the great content, and keep producing wonderful music.
I'm working on developing momentum from what I thought was a weakness in my character. Being Lovesick.
This video reminded me of just how hard it can be to FIND your brand... because its always been with you.
bless up
#lovesicksquad
Great content and story telling, Adam. I bet a ton of people are glad to watch this video. Personally, I spent a lot of years doing music with no real purpose. I, too, wasted a lot of time and resources on things that didn't work, going through the motions, doing what I thought I had to do because of what others were telling me...which I think drove me to take several years off to pursue other endeavors. Something I wish I never did, but hey, I finished business school and actually learned a ton about things I was doing wrong. Now that I'm back at it, I'm really appreciating finding your videos. Very motivating and entertaining. Keep it up!
I've been a floater for a long time & I'm really stoked about having found your channel.
Thank you so much for the pep talk. It’s very easy to get distracted in social media (people watching), in addition to not having people around you believe in what you are doing or want to do. Your videos most certainly help!
I love the honesty Adam. It’s a perfect blend of “kick in the ass” meets “constructive criticism”.
"Walk with purpose" this is great advice. I have had the opportunity to perform with some very successful celebrity musicians. I noticed that as soon as they walk in the room, they give off a different vibe then the everyday person. Something about confidence.
This video actually made me stop and think about what I'm doing and how can I better myself. You sir have a new subscriber.
Hi, my name is Mar Gray and I would like to say thank you for this video. I was searching "how to make it in the music industry" and this video popped up. My career passions are to be a Singer, Actor, and Poet and my purpose is to express myself as authentically as possible with everything I share with the world. I want to be able to inspire other black gay creatives to go for their dreams no matter the circumstances and in that eventually inspire anyone who feels like their voice isn't always heard or appreciated. I will say though that this video made me think even deeper of who I want to be and why I want to do the things that I want to do. It's important for me to be as intentional as possible, but I admit that I have found myself at times just spewing out content and hoping things "stick to the walls". Once again thank you for this video it was extremely helpful and you gained a new subscriber in me. GOD BLESS!
Amazing message Adam! My purpose in the music industry is to develop a genre of music from Massachusetts/NE and help my all family, friends, co-workers and community through innovation. Through, my upcoming events, and developing iconic merchandise to spread a message of unity. Clique is what I call the genre, (electronic futuristic, boom bap/lo fi the contrast pop mixed with classical influences) is something I've worked over 15 years, in developing. I have a lot to learn still, but, I'm humbled every step of the way to reach new heights. Thank you for your insight Adam! I hope to met you one day and the other producers I've connected with online and in real life. *Salute*
Honestly, this channel isn't just for musicians. Its really for everybody, and I appreciate the content that you're putting out. Also, my purpose is to make this into a career, doing something I love and turning it into a means for life. Also to work with multiple people and give my family peace of mind.
Dude just started to following your channel and got to say you are definitely speaking the truth and already helping me improving myself with how I want to work with my music and my promotion
thank you. you reminded me what it means to be me in this word and that is to walk with purpose. when I was a dancer I walked with purpose. when I retired from dancing I lost purpose. I have been in the music business for over 30 years and it was just fun for me. I did shows but I am now wanting more. I want to record music and do shows and make money doing it. what I need to do now is walk with purpose. my purpose right now is to write the songs, get the track produced, sing the songs, then when ready go into the studio and record the songs. thank you for the reminder and I know this is an old vid of yours but sometimes we need to look back to be able to move forward.
"Don't live a 5 page life."
I guess I gotta learn how to write books. 😁
Amazing content bro, thank you once again for all the guidance 🙏🏻
Start to finish all the videos of yours I watch. You've been a real inspiration and teacher, thank you!
Hi Adam. This video has touched me deeply. And I thank you for that. My story with music has seen beautiful moments but a lot of sad and low ones too. Unfortunately I found out later in my early career that it was my own management and label that were sabotaging me. After eight years since I launched my first album I’m here not to take back what’s been taken away from me and you really inspired me. Thank you again.
This video was super helpful! I am an artist and singer songwriter, and this video has given me some more motivation when it comes to perfecting my singing technique song songwriting. So thank you! I hope you have an amzing rest of the day. x
Would love to hear about the investing and setting yourself up. Please do that video. Thank you for all the videos thus far! Found this channel on a whim and I'm thankful for your perspective as a re-affirmation of what we need to hear.
thank you for this video. i watched all the way up to the end. you are hitting notes i didnt know were there. i really appreciate your drive to ACTUALLY help out the up n comers rather than just trying to sell a course. thank you -sin lied
I realized I had/have something special...while taking care of my infant stepdaughter...made a dope parody song. Realized the sky is the limit..can write about anything and everything. Love it! And love doing covers.
Your videos are inspirational. I am from MN. 44 yrs young. It would be great to work with you one day day..or more😁
Thanks for all you do!
Love your channel Adam. So glad I discovered it! I watched 4 videos in one sitting, a testament to the inspirational value you give. 🙏🏼👍🏼💯
On point, Adam. I write full time, specifically for TV & Ad, everything you just detailed is there for the taking, for those determined. I'd only add, it can be a long game, so be prepared to ride it out, but "production music" is a great industry. Great video!
Adam, this really helped me as I was just told that I needed steps and think ahead of making my brand and was really wondering where to go next and if I should stop making music altogether with the doubts but I discovered my early reason I forgot in the greed for music fame, helping others in the same stage as me, that when I do get the buzz of a fan base that they will be at where my start and I will inspire them just like my idols did for me. As for music helping me, it will keep me happy as I am doing something for my own dream but helping create others for young musicians looking for a start!
I can tell you should also be a speaker for the musicians who are struggling that want to find their mission in music....I Love you Bro
To be honest, finding my purpose was not easy. As an artist, I found out through experience that my purpose wasn’t crystal clear to me. Yes, I love making music, and yes I love performing. But what exactly is pushing me forward? I found out that music itself is my passion and my purpose is to not only share my passion with others but to have my passion support myself and my family in the future. To be able to wake up every morning knowing that I’m doing what I love for a living while having the opportunity to share it with the world is where I’m aiming to go. Much love man. Thank you for being real with all of us as always.
Music is my passion. I’ve been doing all sorts of music stuff ever since I was a little kid. 17 years old and I still enjoy it. Music is a stress reliever for me. It keeps me grounded, it keeps me from doing stuff I shouldn’t be doing. Some people are like “Dude you sit In Front of your computer all day, what the heck is wrong with you?” It made me think. Music is the thing for me. It’s what I want to do for a very long time. I want this as my career. Russ said “Supported my dreams until my dreams supported me” in one of his songs. You gotta go broke 3 times before you get rich once right? Adam, thank for making this🙏🏼
I've got to start by saying THANK YOU!
And my purpose for my channel is to give people a little break from reality. I want people to enjoy my Improv cartoon music craziness. I hope my videos bring people Joy I just started my RUclips Journey close to 3 weeks ago and your show has helped a lot. Thank you once again!
The loon with the Toons!
Thanks for the video. 🎶
I started writing a song a day for a year and I upload it on RUclips every day. It finally makes my life feel meaningful as I both accomplish something and grow with my music every day. The destructive craving of “making it” as an artist is also disappearing as I am just so happy to be making music on a regular basis 😌
I recently found my true purpose. This video is on point for my life right now! This year has become the most challenging of my life, but it has changed everything about me! I’m literally in the midst of a rebirth. All this unfamiliarity has scared the shit out of me, but I’ve also made a conscious decision to face everything head on...even if I don’t know if I’ll succeed. After many years of traveling, bands, writing, and shows...I finally decided to start a band and do everything about it my way, and for me!
Many blessings to you Adam ! I know my purpose and that's to do what I do best and create music that can touch my audience and make em say "hey, I can relate"
My purpose is to continue to become a musician who provides others with a meaningful and emotional experience through my music.
Adam for some reason the more inspiration I get from u from every video. Seems like u may be part of my Purpose. I will be looking forward to contacting you in the near future. Thanks again.
I've found my purpose even before I started making music:
So when I was a kid, I hate taking music classes because they were boring. I like listening to music though, but I just don't think of it too much. I pretty much wasted my childhood on games 24/7. As I grew up, my taste for music began to shift towards EDM, and I slowly start to discover genres that I like to listen to. Then around 2017-2018, my sister showed me a music video, which has now become my favourite song to date. That's what kinda kick-started my curiosity for music production. It's not until early 2018 where I would read the comments section on some music videos that I like to watch, and I was blown away by how music can put a smile on people's faces. I kept on reading more comments from different music videos, and at that point, my curiosity for music production has reached its peak, and I decided to give myself a try at making music.
So my no.1 purpose for making music is never about the money. But rather, it's the reactions of people listening to my music. I want to be able to make someone's day happier through my music, and also make a career out of it.
This is my first time commenting on RUclips, The first time i felt the need to open up and share my views.I found the video to be helpful not only to share your experience but to help build others because we turn to do things without having a purpose like you said and ending up frustrated on the results which leads to giving up. I am an artist and a producer,i started my journey when i was about 14 Years(11 Years ago) ,like most others i was only interested in just hearing myself inside the speakers,all that changed when i saw my life get wasted ,making music without gaining anything from it, so i started asking for help from people who have tasted the music industry life but like most famous people,they would not respond or they will simple show no interest in assisting,...The anger grew and i found my self packing my music gear and just store it away but funny thing happens whenever i do that,...i would want to play my keyboard or write a song. That when i told myself that music is a part of me i wont stop making music even if i wanted to,so i did my research on the steps needed e.g copyright,all there is to get a song playlisted on radios etc.
Having grown now with my artists that i produce for i started looking at music in another perspective not only focusing on me, i registered a record label which i am certain it will succeed,Though i still need help growing it (Finance). Seeing how my family struggles everyday to survive ,we would sleep without dinner due to lack of money having a family of 14 members in a two room house (9 Kids who are from 0-13 years of age).I don't want anybody to feel sorry it something most of us go through and we hide it with our smiles.Looking at my situation, i drafted a plan which will not only help me but it will help lifting up my background into a better state , helping desperate artists who have potential and who are productive be heard because i now have a *purpose of unpacking my music gear and start working again.
Thank you for the video i hope others will start recognizing the struggles and effort other people put;Dedication,Patience.
I now have found the real purpose of making music.
GENERATIONAL WEALTH is my purpose ... I can't stop .. thank you for your knowledge
Hey all, one thing that’s helped me immensely w/ my music and art is learning what I call, “the mechanics of goal setting and achievement.” I have a steady habit of making to-do lists and for a long time those goals on the list weren’t getting crossed off. When I learned the simple fact that EVERY GOAL CAN BE BROKEN DOWN INTO SMALLER GOALS. For me this may look like - my goal is to make a 3 section drum part for a song. First step I write down is literally eat breakfast, then, sit down at computer, select drum instrumentation in sequencer, look up tutorial for how to use a filter I’m not aware of that I know I want to use in section 2, and so on... its when I systematically broke down my goals into smaller steps is when I found I could effectively execute my goals, my purpose. Thanks all!
Fantastic video!! This really lit a fire under my ass to continue chasing my passion. In the band that I started, I came up with the mission statement of the three P’s: Performance, Playability, and Passion.
We can use studio Magic to a point, to make an overly complex arrangement, but we have to reproduce it live and with confidence. We are not only musicians, we are also entertainers. Make it look easy and give people that rush of adrenaline that the family of the heavy metal community gives. Finally, do it because you love it. Do it for the love of creativity and making something from nothing.
My Purpose Is to Help Everyone including myself through my music. With The Sound That I create I show my pains and gains through. I know that I’m here to change lives, so in the Art I create everyday I aim to reach at least 10 people. And I recently just found this out this past month. I was Depress i didn’t want to go out, I didn’t wanna to see anyone, and I thought was the world better w/o me but I knew deep down I have a purpose a gift and a lending hand to give in this world. Now I walk with pride and determination and not afraid to stick my head to Go first . I appreciate everyone including you to whom ever is reading this 🤘🏾🖤
I’ve known since I was 11 years old I was meant to make music. I came from a small town in Texas made it all the way to NYC to be a professional jazz musician. I studied at the best music schools. Got a masters degree and toured the world.
In my 20s I ended up having 3 heart surgeries and dying from a heart attack. While I don’t desire to tour playing jazz anymore I really want to make a living selling beats. That’s my passion my purpose is to leave a musical legacy and take care of my family with music. My aesthetics change but my purpose doesn’t.
I still haven’t sold a beat nor do I have a social media following but I’m learning so much from you. Thank you for your videos.
Ive had to deal with a unsupportive home for my 19 years of living. Every musically involved move ive made have always been by my two feet and going down this road alone is exhausting and depressing. The only thing thats saved me is creating music. In growing up ive always wanted someone to help support me and love music as much as me. My purpose is to stretch my love and friendship through my music and help spark others by making them feel less alone. I want to give everyone what i never had , someone to go to listen to that knows what isolation, exclusion, and rejection feels so that i know that theres hope on the other side of the torment. I want everyone who listens to my music to feel the words along with my sound.
Rap is a way for me get out of my comfort zone and to speak for myself. Before doing this, I wasn’t like this at all. And I still am. I’m a tall, shy and quiet person who keeps to themselves and whenever I experience something happen, I don’t say or make action in the moment. I don’t deal with conflict that easily, I would keep it to myself. And that is why I rap, so I can take whatever’s on my chest and rap it on a mic.
And that’s who I’m doing it for. I’m doing it for those who can’t stand or speak up for themselves, whether because they’re an introvert, quiet and shy. I’m doing it for those who are afraid to come out of their comfort zone. I’m doing it for those who are afraid. And it’s okay to be afraid, and I want to show that through my music, whether it’s talking about it directly or expressing myself through my anxiety knowing that it’s alright to do that.
Adam i want to say first that this video was extremely helpful to me. I am someone who felt they walked with purpose. This video however has given me a much needed change of perspective. Even though I've dedicated my life to music because i love it and it brings me joy, I've realized after watching your video that I've been lacking true direction. I haven't answered for myself the much needed questions about what it is i really want to accomplish. Now that i know the questions, it is only a matter of time before i have the answers. So i want to thank you, for awakening something in me. What you said about having a thick book written about yourself, really resonated me. I will not be satisfied with a 5 page life. This video has been truly inspiring so thank you again for sharing your wisdom.
Hey Adam, I#m Jim Beck Worldwide the artist. I#ve been making music in a year now, and have dumped 7 albums on distrokid. Now I consentrate on marketing, I do learn much from you. And I practise those tips as well, I have close to 1000 followers on SoundCloud now. And I create music often too, I thank you for sharing your knowlege now, I take them in. I have a tons of things to do too. I work sometimes 18 hours a day, I love doing marketing as well. I am into business now, and love that too.
Liked & Subscribed - This is good shit! One of the best videos on music industry & personal development I've seen in a long time. Also it's obvious from the comments that this material is EXACTLY what the community needs to hear! Thanks Adam! 🤘🙌👌
Really great video man. It's awesome to hear someone talking opening about career, value and meaning in what we do.
It's very easy to begin to go through the motions with social media content, so this has inspired me to approach my band and production work with more purpose. Thank you.
Totally agree. If you have not found your purpose yet (it's not easy for many, and purposes can change over time) - make finding your purpose... your purpose ;)
This really helped, i had such a bummy day, i just didn't like anything i created. I know we all have days like this but i haven't had one in months. Im gunna go for a run... then get focused and get back on it!!!
My purpose is to inspire people to be the best version of themselves.
My message is not original in any way. As long as we’ve had philosophers that message has been told.
I just have my own way of conveying it, ether through music or in speech.
Thank you Adam fir what you’re doing for our culture
Glad I found your channel, this got me thinking deep ,thank you for being our guide to help make our selves better 🙏🏾
Appreciate your work man👌
Dope video! I found my purpose .. music, it gives me a voice, allows me to vent and show the world it’s okay to vent and feel the way they do .. we’re humans. We have feelings ..
Hi Adam.
I just came across this video as RUclips suggestion and I instantly subscribed!
Thank you for the time and experience you are sharing 🙌🏻
My emotional ass shed a tear. Everything you said was 100% real. I appreciate you making this video, felt like you spoke directly to me 😭
I want to thank you for this video post! I try everyday to walk with purpose but sometimes I fall off! Thank you once again Adam! Man That shit just woke me up bro! God bless✊🏾