The music industry is a mess. #AmIRight?
Between shady promoters and ticket gauging, how on earth can a creative artist these days stay aligned with why they’re even in this industry?
It’s almost like you’re a glutton for punishment, but do you remember your first lyrical love affair? I mean, the first time you wrote or heard a song that really moved you, took your breath away, or transported you to a place or memory, and inexplicably spoke to you like no other?
The fire of that song stirred in your belly and soul so much so that you had to share it with another human being, so they too could be transformed.
Captured emotional depth—that’s the power of music.
Music. Is. Life.
Creating and sharing music is about more than accolades. Music is alchemy—a cosmic ripple that touches more than your eardrums.
Music creates the soundtrack of our very being, transcending language and land barriers.
I speak very little Spanish or Portuguese, yet when I dance Salsa or Kizomba and connect with the music, the joy in my bones is like nothing else. I receive the lyrics like a gift and connect with every instrument, imagining the singer and musicians collaborating to get it just right. You know, the sweet spot when what you feel and envision is transcribed into melody and rhythm.
Whether upbeat or melancholy, the energy is infectious! You can’t help but feel the music when it speaks to you. That’s the gift you give when you create and share your artistry with the world.
The music industry might be a mess, but you don’t have to be.
Despite the chaos and headaches of being a creator in this economy and in these troublesome times, this is a moment to reflect on the love and joy that sparked your musical journey.
Your journey started with love and a need to expand and share your creativity. Feel those feels! Revisit what initially drove you—self-expression, empowerment, storytelling, advocacy, or connecting with others.
Your artistry reflects your passion for creating and inspiring others, so please keep that passion as a beacon of inner peace and a renewed commitment to be the amazing creative you are amid the madness.
