Are You TOO OLD for a Music Career? Here's the REAL ANSWER!

Are You TOO OLD for a Music Career? Here's the REAL ANSWER!
Let's cut through the noise. The traditional music industry has changed, and major labels aren't the only path to success. In this video, I break down the truth about age and success, offering practical strategies for a fulfilling music career. It's time to redefine success on your terms. Whether you're 23 or 63, embrace the independent movement, prioritize what matters to you, and let go of unrealistic dreams. Your passion and determination matter more than your age. Subscribe for more insights and let's make your music dreams a reality.
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Introduction and the purpose of music videos
00:10 - Is there an ideal age for success in the music industry?
01:10 - The importance of building a fan base and working on music and marketing
02:03 - The shift towards independent artists and the control they have
02:49 - The various ways to make money in the music industry
03:18 - The importance of aligning age with realistic goals and opportunities
03:49 - The example of writing music for others and getting sync placements
04:41 - The need to focus on obtainable opportunities rather than outliers
05:06 - The impact of age on self-doubt and mental obstacles
05:39 - The reasons for pursuing a music career and overcoming discouragement
06:17 - The importance of pouring emotion into music while balancing the business side
Thanks again for watching! :-)

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  • @adamivy
    @adamivy10 ай бұрын

    How long have you been making music and what is your current age?

  • @emmanuelsamuels8968

    @emmanuelsamuels8968

    10 ай бұрын

    I'm 29 been doing music since 16/17 but stopped for many years in-between but looking to get serious now. Was abit concerned about age but truly, thanks for giving me the plain truth about the whole situation now, I mean hey I write songs and rap well but I'm gonna just now learn how to play the keyboard and learn music language from scratch for versatility and depth. Thanks brother. I do gospel music btw and I love almost all genres. If you have any significant added advice, please let me know.

  • @KatelynDawn

    @KatelynDawn

    10 ай бұрын

    Since 14. I'm 34.

  • @afrosensei5308

    @afrosensei5308

    10 ай бұрын

    For 9 years. I'm 36

  • @Ambassador-Band

    @Ambassador-Band

    10 ай бұрын

    I started writing songs in my 20s. I took a long break to raise a family. I'm 43! Writing the best songs of my life! The market is wide open for independent artists!!!

  • @duardbandy

    @duardbandy

    10 ай бұрын

    I have 36yrs of music experience I am 38 yrs old. One of my first words was probably middle C (my mom is a piano teacher). The guitar I have 26 years. The last five years I have really started pursuing it more then a hobby. I have been making money playing the local scene. Which was the original goal I set a few years back. I am hoping now to set my self apart by becoming better at marketing its slow going but it is getting better. This is one of the reasons I enjoy Adam ivy so much and he is a strait shooter no beating around the bush.

  • @mostafaalabyad
    @mostafaalabyad10 ай бұрын

    Hello, now I'm 50, and I just started this career last year by releasing my first single on my birthday, August 12, and now my fourth single will be released next October 10, 2023. I had an 18k stream for my second single ANA MOGAB by Mostafa Alabyad. I'm full of energy and motivation regardless of age. Keep positive and believe in yourself. ❤🎉😊

  • @distefanolinonoka3567

    @distefanolinonoka3567

    9 ай бұрын

    Sir! We share the same birthday on the 12 of August, though am 29 I recorded my first single in 2019 but so far I didn't make a serious earning from my music. I have learned from my mistakes, one day my music will bring bread 🍞 on the table. Keep on doing music sir.

  • @punchmobility

    @punchmobility

    7 ай бұрын

    That's great to hear! it is very encouraging to hear that, I'm 57 and will be releasing my first completed music this year and working on creating my own fan base...I tell myself why not? We are our own worst enemies when we adopt these " conventional " attitudes

  • @mostafaalabyad

    @mostafaalabyad

    7 ай бұрын

    @punchmobility wish you all the best with your music

  • @iam_ALEXWHAT_

    @iam_ALEXWHAT_

    2 ай бұрын

    Congrats & Happy Early Birthday 🎂 77th🫡📘🛫💯🏃🏿‍♂️🖤😁

  • @otislipscombe3361

    @otislipscombe3361

    Ай бұрын

    To all the 50 plus folks here....THANK YOU! You see, I've been creating music for a long time and you guys are my INSPIRATION to continue to write, produce and create music. THANK YOU!!!

  • @DuranInternational
    @DuranInternational10 ай бұрын

    You can be a songwriter at any age. I’m 39 and I just recently caught my big break. I have a a few remixes of my songs coming out featuring established famous artists. Your never to old to go after your dreams.

  • @adamivy

    @adamivy

    10 ай бұрын

    This!! ⬆️

  • @adamjonesdrummer

    @adamjonesdrummer

    10 ай бұрын

    That’s awesome congratulations!🎊

  • @DuranInternational

    @DuranInternational

    10 ай бұрын

    @@adamjonesdrummer thanks!

  • @thisizzayd
    @thisizzayd10 ай бұрын

    You are only gonna be old if you keep on having the mindset that you are too old to do something. I think saying "I'm too old" is another excuse for musicians lol.

  • @adamivy

    @adamivy

    10 ай бұрын

    You're so right!

  • @mccown2690

    @mccown2690

    10 ай бұрын

    I believe if God continues to wake you up, it’s never too late.

  • @angielle
    @angielle9 ай бұрын

    I started learning singing when I was 24 and now 34. I used to dream of signing big labels but I’m content to uploading covers on my KZread 90 percent DIY except video taking on the year 2022 after procrastinating it for 7 years. Age doesn’t really matter as long as we can do our passion while working full time job. Thank you for great videos as always 😊

  • @DCeeMusik
    @DCeeMusik10 ай бұрын

    I’m pushing 40 and just getting to the point of knowing how to really produce artists and to teach my musical skills. I used to have that “too old” mentality. As long as you’re relevant and feel the music you’re putting out, age shouldn’t matter.

  • @jaysonwallker1648

    @jaysonwallker1648

    10 ай бұрын

    I'm with you, man!

  • @eugenewang4650

    @eugenewang4650

    18 күн бұрын

    It takes 10 years to even achieve a professional standard as a producer. When most people seriously start in the early 20s they only start being 'good enough' to be signed at 30, then it takes years of grinding and releasing on smaller but reputable labels, slowly building up your portfolio of tunes and getting gigs and transition into full time musicianship at 40.

  • @j0emellor
    @j0emellor10 ай бұрын

    I’m 34 and have been “half ass” doing music for 16 years while working boring jobs or studying music. I always just had in my head that I’d ‘’make it” cause I can make good melodies and “beats” without actually finishing or releasing them. But only this week have I posted two freestyles on KZread. Only now I realise that I’m getting older so I really have to make this happen ASAP and gain a following before I’m too old to be making rap and electro pop bangers. Having goals with specific deadlines is KEY. Even if it’s just to improve music skills or learn some more about marketing. Consistency will see you reach your goals. Don’t waste time chasing labels or a&r people. You have to do it on your own now and then they will come to you. Thank you for your videos Adam!!!

  • @takyon5959

    @takyon5959

    Ай бұрын

    After all that, you still have only 2 freestyles on your chanel? Did you already gave up?

  • @OscarSinisterra1
    @OscarSinisterra110 ай бұрын

    Loved it, @66. Started from scratch at 55. Way passed the 10,000 hours. Not a star, but enjoying every bit of it. So I started to enjoy this as soon as I got into the train - with a one way ticket; rolling, rolling

  • @adamivy

    @adamivy

    10 ай бұрын

    “Enjoying every bit of it” makes my day to hear!

  • @liviofraschetti4713

    @liviofraschetti4713

    Ай бұрын

    Sorry if I asks you,playing guitar ?

  • @enlightenednihilist
    @enlightenednihilist8 ай бұрын

    I taught myself piano and guitar when I was 19. All I know is I feel pure happiness when I discover a melody and lyrics. Everything else is profane decadence.

  • @JackieLombardi
    @JackieLombardi10 ай бұрын

    Your content is just so consitently valuable and fire...Thank you so so so much...That last part about being a business owner and not an emotionally driven artist is something that I really needed to hear...I get so caught up in the metaphysical beauty of creating music and just assuming that I should "Make it" just because I feel like that's what i was born to do, but i completely neglect the business aspect of it and wonder why i'm still not where I wanna be...i'm turning 28 soon so i'm knocking on 30s door and this is something i think about a lot. Thanks again for all you create. (Also the little detail of the confetti getting stuck to your face was so good LMFAOOO)

  • @adamivy

    @adamivy

    10 ай бұрын

    There's so much opportunity out there that isn't in the limelight. Most people don't see that which means those opportunities are ripe for the taking.

  • @isabelshelton07
    @isabelshelton079 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much for this. Needed to hear this ❤

  • @Pitalopin187uu3
    @Pitalopin187uu36 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the video man. Lots of ups and downs for me musically but I will record and release an album this year, finally. Thank you for helping me see things more realistically.

  • @themysticlift728
    @themysticlift72810 ай бұрын

    And this why I come back to you. You only one keeps it real. These vids help me get out my head.

  • @adamivy

    @adamivy

    10 ай бұрын

    I appreciate that! None of us should stay in our head. Stay present in the moment and do the work. 💪🏼

  • @audibletapehiss3764
    @audibletapehiss376410 ай бұрын

    I started doing this chart, and in 10 minutes found I'd expanded it into a whole spreadsheet with other impacts I'm feeling in addition to age, and also breaking it down by the different things I've been trying to do (original music, cover performances, placements, and teaching.) I appreciate the push towards focus and reality.

  • @mourningireland4560
    @mourningireland456010 ай бұрын

    M8, top video. I've been playing music for most of my life and make songs for the sheer fun of it, and in the back of my mind identified I didn't have that focus and unrelenting drive necessary to make a career out of it years ago. Non-musicians though frequently ask why I don't pursue music and your videos give me a good way to explain it, so cheers. I still get joy from making music, and knowing some people who have made respectable careers in the genres I play makes me more aware that that lifestyle is not for me.

  • @Knapofficial
    @Knapofficial10 ай бұрын

    This is what I need to hear as a artist 💥 love this guy keep being honest and yes if you don't believe in yourself no one will that's just the facts of the universe

  • @beatsbydizzy8932
    @beatsbydizzy89329 ай бұрын

    I'm 62 and just love making music just for fun, spotify beats, by, dizzy never give up.

  • @writaban3338
    @writaban333810 ай бұрын

    You are always so on point 🖤

  • @yochedder
    @yochedder10 ай бұрын

    Facts, needed this in the morning on the way to my 9-5

  • @IamCameronPaul
    @IamCameronPaul10 ай бұрын

    Thanks Adam! Ima get started on that list. 🙌🏾

  • @adamivy

    @adamivy

    10 ай бұрын

    Any time!

  • @sonicpalacevideos
    @sonicpalacevideos9 ай бұрын

    Nice advice. We just celebrated our 20th anniversary at our recording studio Sonic Palace. I still get to make music...and a living! Best wishes to all artists, you can too!

  • @shakez003
    @shakez00310 ай бұрын

    I am 35 but started back around 2009. I took a long break after moving to Japan, but just started making beats and instrumentals again last year. Its definitely more saturated now compared to 2009, but at the same time theres a ton more resources to use and learn from.

  • @rcameron4091
    @rcameron40912 ай бұрын

    A Logical and inspirational Vid . Nice work CAMCURSE

  • @beatapt5
    @beatapt55 ай бұрын

    I am 66, and have been involved in the music business in some form my entire life. I am pleasantly surprised how busy I stay at this point in life. I don't push it, or really market myself. Don't make a vast amount of money, but I survive comfortably. And no, there's no wife or inheritance, just trying to make sense of it all.

  • @wallszymusic
    @wallszymusic2 ай бұрын

    JamWayne proves it all 💯🔥👀

  • @WillBrahm
    @WillBrahm3 ай бұрын

    Well said Adam!

  • @MysticSonus
    @MysticSonusАй бұрын

    Im glad this popped up! I needed to hear this. I started producing a few weeks ago, and I turn 33 in a couple of weeks.

  • @JJBeauvais
    @JJBeauvais10 ай бұрын

    Enjoyed this!

  • @HiFiJi
    @HiFiJi8 ай бұрын

    I have no desire to be signed to a label, but I'm a music producer, not a vocalist. I'm 32, been performing music since 9 years old but in a different music avenue than production. Started music production in 2023 and It brings more fulfillment to me than anything i've done. The biggest regret I have of all regrets in my life is not beginning this music production journey many years ago.

  • @macthemessenger
    @macthemessenger9 ай бұрын

    Good stuff man

  • @calicomusic05
    @calicomusic0510 ай бұрын

    You inspired me to make my own music, thankyou!

  • @adamdarcymusic3488
    @adamdarcymusic348810 ай бұрын

    A very useful bit of advice for anyone who feels lost, which lest face it, is everyone at some point! On occasion, I get some of it wrong and some of it right and it can be difficult to find a balance, but when you set achievable goals, you tend to achive them more often than not. I used to put this point across as a Fitness Instructor/PT... People would come to me asking what the quickest way to loose "weight" or "how many crunches will give me a six pack" would be and my favourite "what diet is best" Now I'm not trying to insult the intelligence of these questions, as they're all valid, but the world has given us some false ideas in these areas... 1) You want to loose "fat" not "weight" (it's not that simple) 2) Crunches are no where near the most effecive way to get a six pack (compound exercise will gain muscle and shred fat) 3) There's no "one size fits all diet" for anyone! The point is, everyone's body is different and this is why we have PTs and programme etc... I'd always say "start with one realistic goal, set a realistic deadline and once that's done, learn from what you do wrong and ad another 2 goals... this applies to almost anything in life! I also used to say, "But do what I advise, not what I do" 😅

  • @adamivy

    @adamivy

    10 ай бұрын

    I love that!

  • @iamkt4081
    @iamkt408110 ай бұрын

    Being making music for 20 years and I'm 34 now. Great videos 📹 👌

  • @tshay7
    @tshay75 ай бұрын

    i've tried pursuing other opportunities in more traditional, sensible setting/career trajectories. i've tried the zen approach and waiting for opportunities to come to me and i'm still broke, unfulfilled, with a passion and vision for music so why the hell not.

  • @jimmyjagessar749
    @jimmyjagessar74910 ай бұрын

    Excellent brother thanks 🙏🎶🌴

  • @DanBee
    @DanBee10 ай бұрын

    For some reason I never cared about being signed to a label. I always wanted to DIY it. Perhaps it was foolish for someone who started back in the 90s but at this point I think its fine. I really enjoy having total responsibility over what I create. My success and my failures are mine. I can't imagine wanting it any other way. Best of luck to all of you who are trying to make it out there, no matter the path you choose.

  • @MrLaafish
    @MrLaafish7 ай бұрын

    been wanting to do music since 15, bough some gear during the pandemic and been messing around with it for last 2 years, hoping to release something next year and by then that would make me 30

  • @fabioromagnoli
    @fabioromagnoli9 ай бұрын

    Great video

  • @adamivy

    @adamivy

    9 ай бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @travisguide4516
    @travisguide451610 ай бұрын

    Best video ive seen in a loong time

  • @BloodOath
    @BloodOath2 ай бұрын

    I’m 28 starting a metal band I love singing i don’t care about signing a label record labels are becoming extinct with streaming etc

  • @AndrehP.

    @AndrehP.

    22 күн бұрын

    What metal genre? Have any material released?

  • @nayshanike
    @nayshanike16 күн бұрын

    Ahhh!!!! THANK YOU

  • @redcurrantrecords
    @redcurrantrecords2 ай бұрын

    I started writing in my 20's, took a very long break from music, now finally releasing in my late 40's

  • @bukataalade
    @bukataalade10 ай бұрын

    I have that feeling of making music since i was young, but i don't even know where to start

  • @FXWLL
    @FXWLL10 ай бұрын

    I have decided to do just this and realised that the only reason I didn't succeed was because I tracked nothing. Now I track every music library I sign with, every music supervisor I contact, every dance label I submit to. So far I've got my first goal of a decent bespoke library. I never took the time to track my goals until now. I also have a decent TikTok. I had to get my ego out of it so I can start to make the money. I have a 2 day old son and he would say "Dad just get money so I can eat". Simple.

  • @vic.lally888
    @vic.lally8884 ай бұрын

    my son born at 11:11 on 1st of January ... I was singing songs to him and everyone said why don't u become a singer and that's what im doing now.. life is too short... go do it ,, if it works u be a star , if it doesn't work u have an experience

  • @coreyroberts47
    @coreyroberts476 ай бұрын

    I like this. I write perform and produce my own stuff but it’ll just be icing if it makes any money. I love my stuff and it gives me the most joy, but I know for a fact the majority of my career will be making content and contributing to other people’s stuff. Nothing wrong with that I’m 31 and been incarcerated for ten years (my life has been weird) and I’m never going to give up, but the dream of playing the world in a band with my best friends (which was the original trajectory and had a decent chance as far as those things go, I’m still friends with those cats) is over, and that’s okay too, gotta be resilient and adaptable as a grown man

  • @hitthatjeffrey123
    @hitthatjeffrey1238 ай бұрын

    lets just say...i just started getting some traction and i am 30 but look 23-25 at most...should this mean i should re consider my goals still or keep going at this route im taking? not getting the results i want yet but i am barely getting my first track released this month through a label in EDM and i guess i came here for validation. sorry if this does not make any sense

  • @OussamaTouroug-gr6bb

    @OussamaTouroug-gr6bb

    2 ай бұрын

    Same question here!!

  • @Jacre
    @Jacre10 ай бұрын

    Brings back memories :-)

  • @adamivy

    @adamivy

    10 ай бұрын

    @Jacre know this more than anyone! kzread.info/dash/bejne/g4ykqMiDo8TSnrw.html

  • @MICONMIC
    @MICONMIC10 ай бұрын

    Nice flannel btw Adam !

  • @BrunoBizarro
    @BrunoBizarro7 ай бұрын

    I'm 44 and composing/producing professionally (playing and composing since I was a kid and teen) and also working as an audio engineer since I was 21, more or less. I mainly work as a film/tv composer, but I also did and do other things like record promoter and project manager for music and film. Gotta do several stuff to keep inside the loop. Also, I'm always learning. By the way Adam can you do an update on IG strategy?

  • @adamivy

    @adamivy

    7 ай бұрын

    Dropping some new videos on IG strategy. Dropped one on a new tool that I've been using that has made things way easier.

  • @Treble214
    @Treble2142 ай бұрын

    I’m 40, but I’ve been playing piano and keyboards since I was in my late teens yet I tried to teach myself as a child overcoming a learning disability. I did develop an ear for music. I attempted at songwriting as a teenager, but I needed to write better, so I didn’t start back up until my mid-30s. I did compose when I took a MIDI class in college and I also played in a contemporary pop college ensemble and played at a local nightclub four times in each four semesters. I have to get myself back out there to perform and to keep writing to make a name for myself, and I also have to finish my education with a degree in Commercial Music to see where I go from there as a musician.

  • @AndrehP.

    @AndrehP.

    22 күн бұрын

    I wish you the best luck! My son has LD too, hope he finds a passion in life! Myself after raising a family got back to Music @56. Never to late. Share your love and pursuit your dreams!

  • @theshillpill6937
    @theshillpill693710 ай бұрын

    Adam channeling his inner internets busiest music nerd with that shirt on

  • @eddmonk1849
    @eddmonk184920 күн бұрын

    People who still do soundtracks are still amazing and at times more awe inducing then normal artists, mick gordon, tom salta, keicchi okobe made stuff that are not only beautiful but sheer enticing. I still remember how I lost my shit when I heard the nier soundtrack on the background of the japan olympics

  • @Krafty
    @Krafty4 ай бұрын

    "Maybe go stand outside?" 🤣🤣

  • @Paul__Reif
    @Paul__Reif10 ай бұрын

    It's a good idea to create comercial music or rather to focus on what you feel to express?

  • @adamivy

    @adamivy

    10 ай бұрын

    Does “commercial music” make you happy? If the answer is no why would you do it?

  • @Phenix777
    @Phenix77710 ай бұрын

    AMEN!!!❤❤❤

  • @who_is_dis
    @who_is_dis9 ай бұрын

    Jay Z was in his late 20's trying to get a label to back his first commercial album ' Reasonable Doubt'. No one wanted him because he was pushing 30 and the music he came with was pretty far from trendy, even a bit unfamiliar in the hiphop/rap sphere at the time. Fast forward and he was the hottest product in the genre throughout his 30's. Even tried to retire after 'The Black Album' and if you know his discography, you'd know people would have missed out on some killer music if he had stopped there. As a side note before people compare themselves though - Jay Z had an unfair advantage; a shit ton of money to fund himself from successfully selling drugs in NYC during the height of the crack epidemic. But still.

  • @cryptohalloffame
    @cryptohalloffame10 ай бұрын

    if you're a genius, you're a genius, it doesn't matter what age you are.

  • @chris_g_sls
    @chris_g_sls3 ай бұрын

    Never to old...

  • @oanaioana1958
    @oanaioana195810 ай бұрын

    I'm 15 and I really really really like to learn how to play guitar and sing , BUT my parents don't let me do it even as a hobby , i didn't even tell them that i want to make a career out of it , what should i do ???

  • @jaysonwallker1648

    @jaysonwallker1648

    10 ай бұрын

    Sing to yourself and with friends. Watch KZread videos and learn the fundamentals of music. That should give you a start. My father discouraged me a lot when I was a kid when it came to my music - it held me back for many years. Mom was more of a nurturer and believed in me.

  • @BloodOath
    @BloodOath2 ай бұрын

    All i wanna do Is make music Do videos on KZread and preform live I love music I’m a vocalist and. Guitar player write music

  • @mylohremora3386
    @mylohremora338610 ай бұрын

    I don’t care about nothing ! I’m doing the music I love and going as far as I can!!

  • @AWO7_BigToph
    @AWO7_BigToph9 ай бұрын

    Yeah I knew this, so I just started my own label.

  • @kevinmyrick218

    @kevinmyrick218

    5 ай бұрын

    How’s the label doing?

  • @IsaiahAMMusic
    @IsaiahAMMusic10 ай бұрын

    Thank God for Griselda..... look any age will do as long as you BUILD your following that rocks with YOUR MUSIC. If you have 10k fans that like your old ass I don't see nothing wrong with it !!! Stop making your age a issue and do what you're passionate about RESPONSIBLY 🤷🏽‍♂️ it's that simple. One thing I can DEFINITELY agree on is trying to get signed in ur 30s is a waste of time anyway 😂😂😂😂😂 Sony Records told me I was too old at 27 so I can only imagine at 37-47 build your fan base, make your money, live your life💯💯💯

  • @thejuicemusicshow
    @thejuicemusicshow10 ай бұрын

    Being +30 was anxiety provoking.. But our music careers have never been better!

  • @adamivy

    @adamivy

    10 ай бұрын

    That's what I'm talking about! Love seeing it.

  • @thejuicemusicshow

    @thejuicemusicshow

    10 ай бұрын

    @@adamivy We are in a way better financial position to market our music, create more and our network has expanded. We were kinda tied down as "kids" and young adults on these factors.

  • @freddiwizard
    @freddiwizard9 ай бұрын

    you are cool guy I like the real talk love lovely love love

  • @305_productions
    @305_productions9 ай бұрын

    Do you edit these videos yourself? If not, can you pleeaaase give whom ever edited this video a high five from me?

  • @tylerhackner9731
    @tylerhackner973110 ай бұрын

    You’re never too old

  • @rossnwilliams

    @rossnwilliams

    10 ай бұрын

    kzread.info/dash/bejne/Y2Fs2q-QcZnFiqg.html

  • @afrosensei5308
    @afrosensei530810 ай бұрын

    The only time I really consider my age is when it comes to stage performance (I do a lot of choreography, often in heels or thigh high boots;). My recurring internal struggle has been figuring out how to succeed and carve out a space as a black LGBT artist when there were few, if any, examples to look to when I was growing up

  • @feastorafamine

    @feastorafamine

    10 ай бұрын

    If your music is good that's all that matters. Perhaps focus on that and then TEACH the choreography to other performers? I live in West Hollywood and there are ppl like Chi Chi Larue who do very well as DJ's and teaching choreography.

  • @afrosensei5308

    @afrosensei5308

    10 ай бұрын

    @@feastorafamine Thanks. I really don't know who else I'd teach choreography to though. Most of the other artists in my local scene are bands or rappers who don't really dance when they perform

  • @feastorafamine

    @feastorafamine

    10 ай бұрын

    @@afrosensei5308 so what? You do You! Who cares what anyone else is doing? Especially when they are all doing the same thing. Do you have any venues in your area that support LGBT?

  • @afrosensei5308

    @afrosensei5308

    10 ай бұрын

    @feastorafamine I was replying to your suggestion that I teach choreography for other artists. It's not that I care or am worried about what other local artists are doing. It's just that, other than one LGBTQ bar (which is the first one we've had in almost a decade) there's no consistent place for me to perform (and the crowd at the bar wants Drag Race style lipsyncs, not original music). Among black artists, rap dominates in both sound, look, and how things are promoted. On the rock side, it's mostly bands, acoustic artists or swamp pop. When I've approached them about performing, I usually get met with "Hmm, didn't know we had that (electronic music) here," and that's about it. I definitely appreciate the gigs I do get. But it is frustrating and sometimes lonely being an anomaly in my local scene

  • @feastorafamine

    @feastorafamine

    9 ай бұрын

    @@afrosensei5308 I understand friend. Not everywhere in the world is West Hollywood where I live. I wish for you a creative outlet but most importantly to keep creating 💜🌈💪

  • @MostMorose
    @MostMorose10 ай бұрын

    *I can accomplish massive dreams while maintaining a realistic vision of the future if I’m in control!*

  • @adamivy

    @adamivy

    10 ай бұрын

    Let's 👏 Go!!! 👏

  • @NormanTiner
    @NormanTiner8 ай бұрын

    I don't want to be signed but i honestly think artists are not really fully developed until their 30s at least, regardless of the art form.

  • @tsm7964
    @tsm79644 ай бұрын

    I was 39 years old when Katy Perry invited me on her "Hello Katy Tour".

  • @damarezcurtis
    @damarezcurtis10 ай бұрын

    I am 45 😂 and I don’t care what people think. But that been said I am realistic a pop artist career is not for me. I sell reggae riddims 😅

  • @BillionzEnt.
    @BillionzEnt.3 ай бұрын

    Its no Age limit To Anything Anyone Doubting is and won't be Successful

  • @KJT3000
    @KJT30006 ай бұрын

    Im 48, been into music for 25 years. I'm legit more advanced at Guitar playing and Engineering than I've ever been. (I look 35 though, that doesn't help, wish it did)

  • @artistcharlesmaring
    @artistcharlesmaring3 ай бұрын

    Commercial success is no way to define success. Sign a contract and they own your ass! I’m 52 and late to the game but gigging “playing my own songs” 3-7 days a week and getting paid. I’m releasing music that I want to play with lingering leads baby! None of that 3 minutes song BS. Just for the fun of it, but can actually make a living from it if I want to gig non-stop. Getting better with age!

  • @Bfolks84
    @Bfolks8410 ай бұрын

    I’m 39.. I started LEARNING guitar and songwriting at 33… I wrote and put out my first EP in Dec 2021.. I did it just for me because I loved the process of songwriting. Then I realized that I want to make an income out of this… so, I realized that I want to get my songs on Tv, movies and commercials.. I have no interest In being a pop star.. I’ve been working on a Christmas song that I will be releasing this year. My first Ep was just for me. My Christmas song I’m approaching more as a business because I really want to push it and make money off of it. So, we’ll see what happens.

  • @jaysonwallker1648

    @jaysonwallker1648

    10 ай бұрын

    Great, but if your exclusive focus is money, it'll make that climb more difficult. Nothing wrong with financial reward, but have fun and avoid burn-out from the chore of 'just being another job'.

  • @Bfolks84

    @Bfolks84

    10 ай бұрын

    @@jaysonwallker1648 you’re absolutely right.. my primary goal isn’t money. I really love Christmas and I really wanted to write a song that would express my feelings that come up during the holidays… but in the past I’ve been art focused.. and other people i know have been more business focused and they’ve had more success than i have. So I wanted to try to implement some of that way of thinking.

  • @Artoliva
    @Artoliva8 ай бұрын

    I thought music is about what different niches of people want to listen to..

  • @justgivemeanumber8215
    @justgivemeanumber821510 ай бұрын

    well, I’m 37, and the problem is I just learned to sing

  • @SleepingBeauty124
    @SleepingBeauty1244 күн бұрын

  • @eRapWMDX
    @eRapWMDX9 ай бұрын

    Like my uncle Jon said: It's all in the attitude. How's yours?

  • @nashse7en
    @nashse7en10 ай бұрын

    i'm 26, my son is 4, i really feel like i don't have enough time. No joke. I don't let my beard grow, i stopped smoking weed after 10 years smoking everyday7+ grams, i stopped drinking beer, soda or any sugar stuff. Just to look young. I could say its to be healthy and shit but thats really 2nd 😅

  • @adamivy

    @adamivy

    10 ай бұрын

    I just had my first child this year and I totally understand how you feel. I'm working to be aware of the time I do have. It exists! I just have an inner narrative that doesn't acknowledge it. I am working hard to remove that narrative and get to work. 💪

  • @jaysonwallker1648

    @jaysonwallker1648

    10 ай бұрын

    Anybody that tells you you have to grow a beard, drink or smoke dope to do music is nuts. Those are just excuses and crutches for many. Exceed in most of this stuff and you can actually hurt yourself and destroy a budding (pun unintended) career.

  • @nashse7en

    @nashse7en

    10 ай бұрын

    i think you didn't understood the context bro. I meant i stopped doing things i like to do like smoke and drink cuz i'm feeling old as i see my son grow. Instead of stopping drinking and smoking to be healthy i stopped cuz i feel old. Moral of the story is that getting old is freaking me out more than not being healthy. Nobody told me nothing, i love to grow and smoke weed since i was 16, i love a cold beer, but i don't have time for this anymore since i got to work my 9/5, write, record, mix and master my music.@@jaysonwallker1648

  • @KayB.Dreamin
    @KayB.Dreamin10 ай бұрын

    I'm 21 but i wish i did something when i was 13, i feel old.

  • @adamivy

    @adamivy

    10 ай бұрын

    Old is a feeling based on a number. You “feeling” old is something you can easily change. 21 isn’t old in any kind of way.

  • @alfredbaxter1061
    @alfredbaxter10613 күн бұрын

    It depends if you to old and you still focusing on music career and waisting years and music career not going anywhere I says it’s time to give it up and get in something else you should focus on getting a trade before getting to old your music career you should do music as a hobbie that’s it not taken seriously

  • @Officiallyps
    @Officiallyps8 ай бұрын

    16 but I'm been rapping since 11

  • @feastorafamine
    @feastorafamine10 ай бұрын

    I was laboring under the illusion that the numbers requested would reveal something. I guess we are meant to analyze that ourselves.

  • @adamivy

    @adamivy

    10 ай бұрын

    I think the exercise is pretty straight forward for self reflection.

  • @feastorafamine

    @feastorafamine

    10 ай бұрын

    @@adamivy you had us list all these numbers then sort of bailed after that. My man don't get me wrong. I actually love the vid, I just thought there would be a correlation further explained.

  • @DjentlyVISUALS
    @DjentlyVISUALS9 ай бұрын

    I think you are missing a very crucial point in this video: despite your age you have always the chance to join an already established band someday. Maybe not Metallica. Maybe not Iron Maiden. But a band that can afford a living from their music. 😁

  • @adamivy

    @adamivy

    9 ай бұрын

    That's a great point!

  • @IAMFreedove
    @IAMFreedove10 ай бұрын

    🤍

  • @marylyncoffey3527
    @marylyncoffey3527Ай бұрын

    Gosh, I thought somehing was wrong with my computer, what with all the weird SOUND EFFECTS on this! I do appreciate the content, except for that!

  • @adamivy

    @adamivy

    Ай бұрын

    😂 🤷🏻‍♂️ just YouTubing. Changing things up. If you’re watching through all my videos you’ll see things change, things stay the same, things happen only in one video. That’s the name of the game. If nothing changes then… nothing changes.

  • @marylyncoffey3527

    @marylyncoffey3527

    Ай бұрын

    @@adamivy I prefer things stay the same, personally. What's important is what you are SAYING.

  • @mjt11860
    @mjt118602 ай бұрын

    sheryl crow got a late start. look where it got her.

  • @TT-nl5yf
    @TT-nl5yf10 ай бұрын

    I'm 15 and I already feel to old been doing it for 2 years

  • @adamivy

    @adamivy

    10 ай бұрын

    You need to snap out of that right away. You are just starting out and have plenty of time ahead of you.

  • @TT-nl5yf

    @TT-nl5yf

    10 ай бұрын

    @@adamivy thx I will make sure to.

  • @GregoryBoyce-sl9ny
    @GregoryBoyce-sl9ny5 ай бұрын

    i think your framing the picture wrong. Older people don't care do gigs and make money extra on a pension is ok.

  • @adamivy

    @adamivy

    5 ай бұрын

    I respect your opinion. The perspective isn’t addressing folks old enough to collect a pension or retirement though. It would be a bit of a waste of time making a video to encourage 60+ year old musicians to go after a full time music career.

  • @andreabrantes
    @andreabrantes9 ай бұрын

    Not true.

  • @adamivy

    @adamivy

    9 ай бұрын

    Totally confused by your comment but thank you for sharing.

  • @PaulieDC
    @PaulieDC2 ай бұрын

    Scoring films. Age doesn't even touch it.

  • @TheOrigamiPeople
    @TheOrigamiPeople22 күн бұрын

    How old ? Mate I truly hate limiters…….people who espouse inner knowledge to tell you your limits. B.S. A 99 year old will do it and put a scrambled egg all over face while playing his for over 80’s musical hit.

  • @adamivy

    @adamivy

    22 күн бұрын

    I assume you left this comment after watching 45 seconds of the video.

  • @erickhall1205
    @erickhall120510 күн бұрын

    So in other words if your not 16 forget tryna get signed I think this video is harmful we live in a age where anything is possible the labels are noticing that there are artists who are over 30 that just started and they are doing NUMBERS never give up on your dreams this guy is telling you it’s a slim to none chance that’s not true

  • @adamivy

    @adamivy

    10 күн бұрын

    I’m assuming you commented before watching the whole video? The fact is there is slim to no chance of getting signed to a major label with a good deal once you’re over 30. Why does that upset you and how is that harmful? What’s harmful is grown adults not understanding the actual business side of the music industry and thinking they need a label to be successful.

  • @SureShotX81
    @SureShotX81Ай бұрын

    I just wanna quit my day job not be a star

  • @adamivy

    @adamivy

    Ай бұрын

    Love it. How much money would you have to make consistently in order to do that?

  • @SureShotX81

    @SureShotX81

    Ай бұрын

    @@adamivy 100k a year would be ideal

  • @donshifty
    @donshifty10 ай бұрын

    i’m 23 n feel old asf

  • @jaysonwallker1648

    @jaysonwallker1648

    10 ай бұрын

    That's a choice. Choices are decisions. Only you can change these self-limiting inner dialogues.

  • @OussamaTouroug-gr6bb
    @OussamaTouroug-gr6bb2 ай бұрын

    So if youre over 30 u cant be a solo artist? Lol

  • @adamivy

    @adamivy

    2 ай бұрын

    Who said that? Anyone can be an artist. My point was if you’re over 30 and trying to get a label/record deal, you’re focusing on the wrong thing.

  • @OussamaTouroug-gr6bb

    @OussamaTouroug-gr6bb

    2 ай бұрын

    @@adamivy i guess labels nowadays focus more on popularity not age ,they would happily sign a popular thirty something than to sign a twenty nobody

  • @FredBeatsdotcom
    @FredBeatsdotcom10 ай бұрын

    Everybody is not looking to get sign …I’m a producer ..like a coach I can work forever like Quincy Jones