Just got offered a deal without looking for one. I'm forty. You're never too old!

@jedjules1952

5 жыл бұрын

Queen Tantrum Awesome 👏

@AriesMarquis

5 жыл бұрын

Owww! Keep winning!

@MilliesTVTime2

5 жыл бұрын

That's great. It's never too late to continue your passion!

@ruiseartalcorn

5 жыл бұрын

Great!!! :)

@ErinDeNis

5 жыл бұрын

I just turned 40. This comment just made my day. It really did! Congrats to you boo!

Age is literally just a number. I recommend forgetting your earth age. Live life like you want to live forever.👍

@justinritter9876

6 жыл бұрын

Yep...you get one spin in this life around 70 trips around the Sun. Don't waste a minute of it and don't worry about your age.

@Jay-lp5xe

5 жыл бұрын

YES Thank you!!!!!

@christopheralton-moonn2097

5 жыл бұрын

You're never to young or to young at heart

@ashenone3427

5 жыл бұрын

Wow. ❤️

@s.asavage9236

5 жыл бұрын

yea but what about too youn?

Sure, we worship youth & beauty. But art doesn’t end in your 20’s... or 30’s or 40’s. Reality check= I’m 62, support myself full time performing, just got my first 2 endorsement deals THIS year, currently booking regional tours for NEXT year... BTW, played my first live gig 2 yrs ago. If you are waiting for someone to open doors You are prolly asking the wrong questions anyway. Best advice I got this year (from an A-list musician) = you create your own opportunity. Stop worrying ‘bout what doors are closed and go create some open ones. - peace, Greg Greyson

@trizziapapa3991

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the wise words, Greg 🖤

@CharlieTooHuman

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing and congrats on your endorsements and first gig!!!

@amibrink

4 жыл бұрын

Greg Greyson nice! 👍

@absb471

4 жыл бұрын

Greg Greyson This was very helpful for me I worry when I see all my friends performing gigs and making music that sometimes I feel like I'm too old to make music a living. I only started leading music a year ago but I love it. I just hope I get the opportunity to share my messages with the world :)

@Analog-Mike

4 жыл бұрын

Greg, THANK YOU brother! I'm 59 and have spent my career as a video editor making TV spots. 2 years ago I got divorced (after 31 years) and went through rehab and what I know is this: Pain is a very effective muse. Over these last couple years I've made music that I FINALLY actually like. I played my first live open stage in Nashville last year. The pandemic has slowed live work down but I was told by a woman who owns 2 clubs that I 'belong' in Nashville. I know I have a strong music product but it's sometimes easy to let the "you're too old" crowd gnaw at your soul. The path to having original music heard, liked and purchased is not clear so we dig around in the online muck looking for a pearl. Thanks for providing one just when I happened to need it!

When Quincy made Thriller he was 50. He is still doing music. Forget about age.

@mbishop011

5 жыл бұрын

I did not know that... I'm 51, been a Hip Hop / R&B producer since 1985... Been under a dry spell for some 6 yrs now.. I think I'm gonna go back in

@bluemingsounds2837

5 жыл бұрын

@@mbishop011 What equipment were you using back then?

@mbishop011

5 жыл бұрын

@@bluemingsounds2837 80s? Roland drum machines, 4 track records, etc.. 90s - 8 to 16 track recorders.. Ensonic EPS Sampling keyboard, A-Dat recorder, etc... Why?

@bluemingsounds2837

5 жыл бұрын

@@mbishop011 Just wondering what you were using at the time for beat making. Early in the 80's I think the Zulu Nation was using the 808 to make Planet Rock. I always thought it was a Casio Keyboard though.

@mbishop011

5 жыл бұрын

@@bluemingsounds2837 I had the 626 Roland and the Yamaha Dx7 keyboard.. Soul sonic force might have had the same,

I really needed to hear this. I self taught myself to sing for 10 years but then I stopped because I thought I was too old. But I’m 33 now and my passion for singing is still there.

Beethoven wrote his most incredible music in his late 40s and 50s - music that changed the course of Western music singlehandedly and created legendary pieces we still listen to 200 years later. His entire city turned out for his funeral ceremony. The next generation of composers saw him as a living god. For me, he was the greatest artist that humanity has ever produced. Imagine if he had stopped writing when he hit his 30s. He was just getting started.

@classicalperformances8777

Жыл бұрын

But his father faked his birth certificate so he looks younger when he was already too young. Nowhere right now there is more age8sm than classical musix

@YaasmeenbintMujahid

9 ай бұрын

So very true! And now every time I see Gary Oldman my only thought is, "He played BEETHOVEN!" My kids totally don't care...

i'm 22 going on 23...seeing all these teenagers make it in rap has made me think it's too late to make music again....i put out 3 remixes on my soundcloud the other day...it's never too late

@JoannaBorne

3 жыл бұрын

DaBaby Jay-Z Eminem Niki Minaj all 28-29 when they made it

@magicbeam6821

3 жыл бұрын

I'm 32 and seeing all the 23 year Olds making music makes me depressed 😂

@androidsr78

3 жыл бұрын

@@JoannaBorne do u really concider those as musicians

@liamgarfield7934

2 жыл бұрын

@@androidsr78 They are deffo got skills

@Sophia-yx5uz

2 жыл бұрын

I totally feel this! Like 23 is still so young but when we are seeing all these teenage stars it's stressful

salute to all my fellow musicians out there.. Never stop doing what you love

@Hourstone

2 жыл бұрын

Salute to you, too. All the best to you

This made me tear up, in a good way. I needed this reassurance! I am 28 and sometimes feel that I am too old. I forget that I need to be my biggest supporter too. Thank you!

@LatinsplainingTV

3 жыл бұрын

I’m 33 and I’ll yell at my 28yr old self to do it now! That feeling doesn’t get better and it only stops you. You can do it

@frankiejesus226

2 жыл бұрын

About to be 30. I play guitar but can't sing. I'm still working for it tho

@smoothmixedlightskingoodne7353

2 жыл бұрын

Is 25 too old for starting music career? I'm doing gigs at Dallas house of blues

@frankiejesus226

2 жыл бұрын

@@smoothmixedlightskingoodne7353 I believe music has no expiration date so no.

@1308SPAZZ

2 жыл бұрын

Your just getting good! Your execution gets better around 30

I've just come back to this, and I'm having a little giggle at the folks in their late 20s who said they were afraid they were too old. You're only in your early 30s now, and you're STILL not "too old"!

I had never even touched a computer until I was 67 (I am now 70)-Songwriting has given me a new lease of life with over fifty compositions and I now have an Album in production! - I'm not in it for the money.

@loriwyuk

5 жыл бұрын

I just listened to one of your songs "Tree", IT'S BEAUTIFUL

@mikehall6e

5 жыл бұрын

@@loriwyuk Thanks for listening - Appreciate

@7thNoteOfficial

4 жыл бұрын

Music aint about money thats y there trash out there

Just turned 59! Played more gigs this year than I ever have. Play guitar, keys & sing lead and harmony. Raised the bar this year by working with a vocal coach, writing and recording, and adding 4-way vocal harmonies with our band. I'm having too much fun and making solid $ with music to worry about age. Living the dream! ; )

@YaasmeenbintMujahid

9 ай бұрын

Awesome! I'm 46 and just restarted my vocal career. So, I am so inspired by your comment.

hey bud!...i just turned 55...i play and write and sing my own delta style blues!.....blues has no age restriction!

@agentcalm

6 жыл бұрын

Im 56 and write n play also. Modern Country mostly but also do the odd pop song too. Im really glad to see fellow "over 21s" here. Someone asked me a very insulting question in a bar one night in relation to me expecting to get a record deal. There are narrow minded people out there for sure.

@garyalexander6403

6 жыл бұрын

ain't that the truth

@garyalexander6403

6 жыл бұрын

do you have a channel, mr. Ryan?

@garyalexander6403

6 жыл бұрын

I subscribed to your channel

@agentcalm

6 жыл бұрын

Howdy Mr A. Now I just got my web site up n runnin. but not YT channel yet. Im sort of new to this DIY musician thing and just trying to get started. Im heading to Nashville next week to try some singer songwriter stuff so this trip is taking priority. But for sure I need to get to grips with how the whole social media gig works. As a guy who lives in a country that has no market for country music Im not getting out play. So i need to find alternatives to trying to get my music out there. How goes it at your end. Are you managing to gig etc? PS...just subscribed to your YT . Great to meet you bro.

I am 40 , first time I stepped into a booth was 10 years ago, my life changed that day. Doing Rap is my passion, my purpose, my happiness. Still didn't make it but I feel successful because I have the opportunity of doing what I love , spreading a message from a unique point of view to the world. Thanks for the video man , Bless

@Nardz024

4 жыл бұрын

I checked out your channel, I don't speak your language but it sounds good. You really should turn your comments on, you'd get a lot more attention on this platform considering each one tags you to someone's channel. People also often jump to negative conclusions when they read "Comments have been Turned off". If you're against it I get it, to each their own, but I just thought I'd be looking out for you bro.

@dannyrhym3ztv85

4 жыл бұрын

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@truthdagreat5656

2 жыл бұрын

Just turned 40 I will Neva stop!!!

@blacklyfe5543

2 жыл бұрын

Facts age is just a number

@TheAnalyticalObservers

Жыл бұрын

You walked into a booth and came out in a leer jet

Not gonna lie. I felt like shit today about my carrier. This video restored my hope again! Thanks, Adam! I Love these videos!

@adamivy

6 жыл бұрын

That's what keeps me going! I appreciate you taking time out to leave the comment. Thank you.

@brighamsankar6024

4 жыл бұрын

buy a new one!

I'm 25 and just starting my career and I'm so glad I got to listen to you.

@drvren030

Жыл бұрын

Same here. What kind of musician are you? Cause 25 is definitely not old, even for singing. Many pop stars are killing it when they start out at 24-25

@beatrice3371

Жыл бұрын

@@drvren030 Thanks for making me feel better.

Thank you Adam! As a professional musician now aged 62, you've reinforced my belief that you're never too old to make people smile!

I'm 27 now and I'm afriad I will miss living my dream. I've always dreamt of being a musician... until a voice disorder hit me like 10 years ago. I've been working hard to rehabilitate and after 7 years I've finally sung at singing competitions, winning some etc. But I still go through rough health conditions somtimes, although much better than before. The time flown by makes me anxious as I age. I want to perform not only make :( I won't give up no matte what, but I just feel quite depressed sometimes, especially when it hurts. But thank you for your message... this has been comforting to hear. I subcribed. thank you!

@israrkarim65

Жыл бұрын

I am 27 and I want to be a performing art. I still feel the same. More power to you.

@captainlennyjapan27

9 ай бұрын

3 years after, I can sing totally fine! Uploading covers to this channel :) if anyone’s going through this, don’t worry you got this!

@ack153

Ай бұрын

I've been kind of in the same boat. Health issues and having a baby made it difficult for me to sing for a long time but my voice is starting to come back. Best of luck to you.

This hit me. I really love music since 2 years old. Back in college i used to write songs and put my own melody without any instruments. Then i stopped due to circumstances in life. Now at 31, unemployed and lost in career opportunity, this made me go back to my 1st love which is music.😊

@samuelreed6519

Жыл бұрын

Same! I had family struggle for the past 10 years and am 31 now and I’m wanting to start a band and get my career going!

@trueandtwisted

Жыл бұрын

31 is fine! Please believe me. I remember being 30 and thinking I was so damn old. That was laughable. I just wish I'd known it then.

I almost didn't watch this video because of what you said at the beginning about being thick skinned because I just turned 40 this year and I am as much in love with music now as I was 20 years ago. I am a songwriter and I just decided to get even more serious with my career and I've written some of my most creative material this year at 39 and 40 than I've written in my life. It makes me feel good when I have singers who are 19 and 20 years old come into my lab and totally vibe to my songs. It's amazing.

@justinritter9876

6 жыл бұрын

Give em hell. Go man go!

@TheGhostMall

5 жыл бұрын

I'm with you friend, 38 and making more music than ever. Keep rocking!!

@williemo44

5 жыл бұрын

I started out a rapper when I was 16 back in 1988. I am 46 and started writing jazz last year and everything I have learned over the years I am still putting to use and learning new stuff everyday with all the new tech we have (In my producing and engineering days it was ADAT and 2 inch reels). Running my DAT 2 track masters to Bernie Grundman’s in Hollywood for mastering sessions. Now I am doing all of that on a MacBook and delivering masters via the internet. Fun times baby.

Disabled vet in my 30s. I've always been involved in music since I can remember. I've always just looked at it as a hobby and as an outlet. Gotten to the point where I can't work construction anymore because of injuries accrued in the military. A couple of months ago I sat down with my wife and she brought up that I might start taking my music more serious and pursue it as a career. I've never been happier. Just the thought of doing something I love with the possibility of making it a career is just awesome. Love your videos. Thank you.

"A lot of times, your dream needs to be translated into words that people that don't dream can understand" 🙌🙌🙌

@sm.1611

4 жыл бұрын

Ava Sauer prolific

@damonmcmann5293

4 жыл бұрын

Nice comment!

I started making music at 21, thinking i was late. That s why I spent many hours a week to fill the gap..

@Vampire-666.

3 жыл бұрын

I started at 20

@norusdagga4908

3 жыл бұрын

@@Vampire-666. I started at my 16 but my insecurities though don’t let me dropped a shit until my 19 and I regret everyday about that

@m.m.4565

3 жыл бұрын

@@norusdagga4908 I feel you! I started when I was 12 and ended it when I was 17 because I never learned to believe in myself and I was really sick as well. Now I am almost 25 and found this piece of me again and well, I hope its not too late.

@AnthonyChamberMusic

3 жыл бұрын

@@norusdagga4908 same with me bro, I was so consistent at one point but lost it in a relationship

I got teared up at the end! We are NEVER too old to bless the world with our God given talent it may save someone's life who listens to your song or songs! I'm 48 and feel silly sometimes making RnB songs, but if people like real music than they should appreciate Good Music regardless of age and who made it!

I'm starting to get it together at 29. I've been doing music stuff on and off for 18 years, but I'm just now starting to write songs that I feel good about. This is definitely what I needed to hear right now. I'll give it my all, cheers.

I'm 49. I'm gonna make a huge jump and follow my love of music and start making it happen. I don't mind being the unknown contributor. I've got thick skin and relatively no ego so I think I can find myself a nice little spot getting involved with the process. I've been in television, both cable and broadcast and think having the aptitude to manage the technology in that industry is a plus.

I know you posted this one a little while ago but I needed to hear this. You are touching on one of my worst fears right now and there’s no one to talk to about it. There’s some real hope in what you’re saying.

Ahhhhhh ADAAAAMMM! THIS IS SO BEAUTIFUL! I SERIOUSLY GOT ALL TEARY AT THE END! THIS MEANS SO0O0O0O MUCH TO ME. I will listen to this video every day until I make it. You are such an inspiration and motivation! I am so blessed to have stumbled upon your videos. Thank you so much! 🙏🙏🙏🙏😍😍😍💜💜💜💜 Hell yes! I will def. Show them what I got! Thank you for your advice and support and love that u give your audience! You're the best! 💜💜💜💜

@jerusalemscarfellamusic2716

5 жыл бұрын

I want to hear your music please send me something to email indiesuperlabel@gmail.com

@richardday3862

4 жыл бұрын

Sometimes the right video finds you at exactly the right time x

@kittyantix

4 жыл бұрын

@@jerusalemscarfellamusic2716 hi sorry i just saw your post!

Hey man, thanks for this video! I’m 25, 26 this year and always had the fear that I’m too old to get anywhere other than pub singer, I didn’t pick up a guitar until I was 22, and last year I went full time music. Which is great but I always have it on my mind people only get signed when they’re younger such as 18-22 and it feels like I missed that shot. But my songwriting has improved massively and as you said I give myself goosebumps with some of the new stuff being recorded! What I’m trying to say is your video helps a lot! I’ll keep pushing on man, thank you ✌️

This video is gold. Got tired of the ageist mentality in hiphop and put out my best album at 41 years of age inspired by this very theme. Grown man rap for the 30+ crowd. It's called #WeAreOnlyGettingOlder. Don't ever stop creating. You are NEVER too old to make good music. Keep rising. 💪

@adriannaalba2649

8 ай бұрын

I just saved your single from the album. Going to listen to the rest later. I love it!!!

@esmuzik76

8 ай бұрын

@@adriannaalba2649 Salute. Lemme know what you think of it. 🙏🏻🙏🏻

you're a natural for talking almost 20 minutes straight, with no edits.. great video.. subscribed

@TheJroddude

5 жыл бұрын

PrestleySnipes couldn’t agree more

True. I restarted again after 40. So never give up and we can ALWAYS start as long as we live!

I’m 33 and one thing I got going for me is that I look really young. Nobody ever guesses my age. My thing is I been rapping since I was 11 was real serious about it from age 20-23 and was really good like making good songs good but I got addicted to pills for years. I’m clean now and have been for 5 years and just started getting back into music a year ago but now I’m married with a full time job where I physically work my ass off and like I wanna get really dedicated to the music where I’m writing all the time but so exhausted from work specially in summer cuz don’t have AC in the warehouse. And I get really bummed when I can’t think of any rhymes some days. Like 10 years ago I was coming up with stuff left and right. But now even tho the stuff I write I think is pretty good it’s not as frequent and some of the stuff I do think of is kind of basic.

@MrNanah38

5 жыл бұрын

Keep doing it brother

@ChadFreeman757

5 жыл бұрын

I'm 33 to. Never stopped working.

@motivatedmindsetmentality

5 жыл бұрын

grab a beat and just write from your soul bro don't force it, it has to be organic and the more you work at it the better you will get.....take an hr or 2 a day an watch what happens!

I was intrigued by the question" am I too old" I have thick skin, so i went on. I found your opinion and knowledge very useful. I'm a 48-year-old starting producer who has been making music since I was 14. Thanks for the solid video, I'm subscribed.

Just found your channel and I just want to thank you for keeping it real dude. This is inspiring to me as a 21 year old amateur producer.

When Adam Speak Its Always Real Info. 100

@adamivy

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that bro. Means a lot.

I don't usually comment, but I always feel a bit more motivated after your videos! I started making music exactly 1 year ago, and your channel was one of the first I found!! Im 31 right now ;)

@adamivy

6 жыл бұрын

That's awesome! You're just getting warmed up. 31 is still super young.

I started at 24 and now I’m 29 going on 30 this year. I’m doing rap, btw.

@Vampire-666.

4 жыл бұрын

Keep it up!!!!!

I needed this especially as someone who’s been making an releasing music for over 10 years. Fortunately I’m only 24 but I still tend to feel too old. This made me feel so much better. Thanks 😎

I can't thank you enough for this video! One of the most scary thoughts one can have being a musician, is if we are too late. Now I am free. I could relate every sentence you said in the video. Got me really pumped up. Love you man!

Love this, cause I still write I’m 46 yrs old, love it to pieces looking for some ppl to submit tunes to!! Great video man!!

@MrNanah38

5 жыл бұрын

Hey man if you are looking an artist to calaborate with. Please let me know how we can get in touch.

@soundslikecam

5 жыл бұрын

Same here

"My people.." Yeah man! Thank you for this. I've asked myself this often over the last decade. Great topic.

@adamivy

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. :-)

I often let myself sink into the "too old" thought trap. Great video. Nice to be reminded that there are other avenues rather than just trying to 'make it' as a solo artist. Thanks, man.

Thank you sir i've been contemplating this a lot lately you just gave me faith to keep on Keepin on. SUBSCRIBED

Adam, thank you for this video man. 🙏🏾

I started making beats at the age of 13 and used Fl Studio in 1999. I didn't know how to use. Yes! It was a DEMO version. No matter what age I am... I'm a still be making great music! Adam this is a great video and someone needed to talk about this topic. Thank you!

@adamivy

6 жыл бұрын

I appreciate the continued support bro. Thank you!

I just stumbled upon your channel recently and it's been the most helpful advice I've received about the Music Industry. I'm 28 and just discovered my talent for writing music but I've decided to dive in and give it my all. Thanks for the solid advice and for keeping it real!

Adam, thank you so much for sharing this inspiring and encouraging video. This was exactly what I needed to hear today. I’m 53 and have been playing, writing music my entire life but took a sharp turn last year with establishing myself as a solo artist while juggling a long career in IT. I’ve rediscovered the joy of songwriting and sharing my experiences through art, and was also relieved to hear you mention that it does take time to build a true fanbase, and knowing your audience is crucial. It’s never too late, follow your passion not the $, and everything will be a’ight 🤙

Love this video I’m 30 but haven’t really tried being serious until recently I get discouraged and I know there is so much I need to learn thanks for all the great advice

Love this! Im turning 37 this year, and everybody has been telling that I have a great voice and with some technical training, it could be better, so I took their advice. I got myself music coach. It’s funny how your immediate circle doesn’t believe in you, but people who doesn’t really know you, encourages you.

BROOO u are so tight its crazy I started watching you last spring and I've improved my media so much. its crazy seeing your new videos love your content man

Just found your videos as I’m getting serious as hell in music. It’s always been my dream to make music for a living. Not looking to be rich but live comfortably doing what I love full time, Using my music to really pull out emotions. I’m 29 years old and in the beginning process of composing symphonic metal. Every now and then I feel like I missed the boat. All my guitar heroes were 18-19 some even were 17 when they started to make it. And here I am 1 guy trying to write music, play all the instruments myself, mix and master it, then distributing it. Thank you for this video! That’s just what I needed to hear! I’ve got some catching up to do on your vids once I got a product but I’m subscribed!

Awesome video! I am a singer and I turn 40 this year, the age thing definitely comes up. So great to watch this video and read the comments. I am so glad to know I am not alone! Thank you AdamIvy!! 😁😁

@toyaavant5129

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Chinwe, are you still singing?

@chichienu

3 жыл бұрын

@@toyaavant5129 I am! Still moving forward 😊 Are you a singer too?

@toyaavant5129

3 жыл бұрын

@@chichienu No upcoming producer..I'm learning music theory and learning to play the keys...AT 38😁 and I'm excited...Do you have an Instagram

@toyaavant5129

3 жыл бұрын

@@chichienu I just started following you on your youtube...

@chichienu

3 жыл бұрын

@@toyaavant5129 oh wow that’s awesome! Yes I have an Instagram: @chichienu thanks in advance for the follow! 😊

Thank youuuuu. I’m 27, and it has always been my dream to be a song composer. I was hesitant to start making music. Thanks for this, I’m motivated. :)

Thank you for the push to keep moving and growing.

Hi im 47 years old and they told i was too old for a music career as an artist rapper performance in Brooklyn i keep doing my music my album drop last month and even the lilttle i made im happy cuz i love doing music this video was a wake up call for me im still gonna make music.

@CaRLoSKiNGElMaestroDeLalirica7

2 жыл бұрын

@Mini Manson 💪🏽💯🎤🔥🇵🇷❤️🎼 BROOKLYN BROOKLYN 🎼

Man i am 44 still have my dream of going into music from TRINIDAD&TOBAGO man yes this is what i needed you bring tears to my eyes love that motivation

@MilliesTVTime2

5 жыл бұрын

Hope you make it

This video is exactly what I needed to hear. Two years ago I started taking vocal lessons and for the last two years I've been so hard on myself because I felt like I was too late to the game but im only 22 and will be 23 next month and I've grown so much already in the two years I've been working on my dream and that's what is important. Im going to make it and thank you for making this video

@electricpurple4112

5 жыл бұрын

Yasin Muhammad I’m sorry you felt that you were too old at 22... the media and other people are always trying to tear everyone down for everything. It doesn’t get better, everyone is made to feel insecure about their age, their looks. It makes it so that no one feels like they can live. 23 is young, even if you feel like it’s not. Our lives are long. Do what you want.

I just found your page and watched like three videos. Very helpful as someone who has worried about it being too late for awhile now. Thanks!!

I needed to hear this. Thank you soooooo much for the push, motivation, and inspiration, sir.

You're dope dude. Watched about 7 vids from you, so I'm subbing. 🔔

I'll be 30 in about 5th months lol. Music has always been a hobby of mine but i want to go further, deeper and be more consistent. I feel like I'm an oldie but I too believe its never too late!

I find people in their later years often make the best music, very honest and introspective, filled with wisdom and lessons based on their overall experience in life. It’s never too late, in fact there is no better time than now!

Thanks for this video, new cover artists in my 40’s, and this gives me motivation to not only get started but keep moving forward!

Great video. I started singing at the age of 7, started singing professionally at 19. But left the music industry when I was 22 because I would always find myself in the hands of exploitative individuals. People would shed tears whenever I sang. I'm now 32 and honestly a little upset for quiting on myself because of other people. But I was too young and was dealing with a lot of trauma from years bullying and emotional abuse. I recently started making music again, and honestly, it feels like I've missed the boat. Basically had to relearn how to sing professionally coz I haven't done it in so long. This video just restored my sense of hope.

Thank you, great inspirational video 🙏

Hey Adam, We are a band from Brighton (UK) and we really appreciate your content! Thanks for all the advice and help that has helped us grow as a band and a brand! DW

Man, you are so helpful! Honestly thank you for all your videos :D

Thank you Adam !! That was really useful, I'am 30 and still work on my first EP, sometimes it's stressful if I think too much of it XD

I'm turning 24 this week and when i first turned 20 i was motivated and getting decent at singing but i got lost along the way due to drugs and getting mixed in the wrong crowd and i feel like i lost precious time i will never get back.. i hate the fact that i picked up a lot of weight and lost my singing ability and not as good as i wouldve been if i had just kept it up every artist i looked up to made it big in the music industry in their early 20s and i feel like its too late for me to even try :( My anxiety and depression are getting the best of me.

@andrewdawn

2 жыл бұрын

Hey, Sheryl Crow was 32 when she got her first hit with “all I wanna do” !! It’s never too late 😊😊

@tucosalamanca7037

2 жыл бұрын

@@andrewdawn his comment was 3 years ago wonder what happened tbh

@tucosalamanca7037

2 жыл бұрын

Come on myg why you wasting time playing video games you won't have memories from that 10 years from now

Great video man! This was honestly everything I needed to hear.

I felt this way, and this is exactly what I needed to hear, thank you \m/

I’m 35 and been a hip hop artist since 17 in Milwaukee. I have a decent following on reverbnation and been offered deals that weren’t so good in the past. I do it for the love for music. I’m not necessarily looking for deals anymore and I rather stay underground honestly. Never to old to do what you love. Good info! Subbed and liked!

I didn’t really start rapping in front of people until I was almost 25. I’ve been blessed recently to work with a producer who’s produced for some people you would recognize. The point is you’re never too old, don’t get discouraged and don’t make excuses. You can do it if you want it bad enough! I haven’t even made it yet, but every day 6 feet above ground is another opportunity to tell my story.

@chickoffthechain7949

2 жыл бұрын

This is good to read I’ve been writing and free styling for some years now and I’ve gotten better and better but now I am to a point I’m ready to invest in myself and my music I didn’t know what I was doing before so I never went for it. Now I have a little knowledge about buying beats and studio time things like that. I’m scared to invest a bunch of money and get nowhere but I also love what I do so I’m going to do it at 26 I just notice there is no females out there that rap like me. Mainstream is all sexual and that stuff gets annoying.

@brian_b_music

2 жыл бұрын

@@chickoffthechain7949 I’m glad it was encouraging. There is definitely no timetable for this, we all have our own journey. Investing in your music is definitely the right thing to do. It shows people that you are serious. But that doesn’t mean you have to spend a whole lot starting out. Get plugged into your local music scene and see what’s going on. If you live in a city where there is no music scene, like I do. You might have to go the next town over and see what’s going on there. My team lives 2 hours away but I make the drive because it’s a bigger city with more opportunities. Also I have a great team that has really pushed me to create better music. If you’re passionate about it and you put in the work you’ll find your audience. Whatever you do, don’t give up!

Great video Adam. Thanks for the encouraging words. Definitely a confidence booster.

Love you man.. much needed this motivation !!

I started writing lyrics at 27, was touring and selling albums in my thirties. If hiphop audiences don’t care, nobody does. All that matters is if your content resonates with people or not. I’m older now, going to do a altrnb/pop kinda thing now. :)

@AllectTv

4 жыл бұрын

I’ve been rapping since I was 18 and I’m 26 now.. I feel like to quit. What is your advice?

@Andu_music

2 жыл бұрын

Hey, what is your artist name?

What age has to do with a great Product. Lol

@TheWinterShadow

5 жыл бұрын

Age has a lot to do with "product". Who wants a three year old Twinkie? But age has nothing to do with "ART".Once you start considering anything a product a cesspool of crap will be associated with it. That's the dysfunction and confusion the music industry has placed on people who buy into that crap.

@jiggaflo1

4 жыл бұрын

@@TheWinterShadow disagree. It's a product of it makes money and there's a demand

Absolutely L-O-V-E this video, Adam. I have been making music and writing songs for Y-E-A-R-S and chasing dreams for just as long. I'm happy with the ones that have come true because I refused to quit, and I'm not done, I'm not content, I've got more dreams to chase and make come true. In fact if you want to know the truth, I'm too old to retire! How about that for optimism! I believe in myself, always have and always will, regardless!! Thanks the booster shot of motivation!! Stay tuned.

Watched this video at the exact right moment in my life. Thank you, Adam! "Making music is all that I ever want to do in life. It brings me happiness which then in turn gives happiness to the rest of the world"'. Really well said, especially about how to explain your dreams to others who don't support you. I appreciate this so much!

I still have some of your old beats on a hard drive somewhere. SoundClick was the spot!

@adamivy

6 жыл бұрын

Hell yeah. I'm about to launch my beat store again too.

@Krafty

6 жыл бұрын

Oh, no way?! That's dope man, I was wondering what was happening with that. Looking forward to hearing what you've been cookin lately!

@emyhR

6 жыл бұрын

Only the OGs know about soundclick. One of my best moments was when I made a beat with a hook called Feeling Lost and it went to #2 on the charts that was back in 2007

I am 67 years old and still doing cover songs!

Man-thanks, Adam. I'm very glad that I stumbled across you. I'm 55, been a lifelong musician and WAS starting to feel like "maybe it's time to hang up my jock". Thanks for the encouragement to keep rockin. I'm thankful for your positivity! Chris

Incredibly inspirational video, especially the end and you sharing you own story. Thanks man

The title really got my attention. I'm glad it did. Yes.Go for it at 10.. 20..30..40..50..60..70..80.90.100. Gracias Adamivy.

You makes me cry sir. Even if I'm only 17.. Thanks for the motivation I mean it well... And I know I can do it.😊

Thanks for being upfront my man!!! You a legend!

Man! Thank you for this. My channel is starting to flourish but those doubts still hold me back. Stuff like this keeps me going! 💪🙏🖖💯

prince had to fight his record compay for 16 years

@oholm09

5 жыл бұрын

He doesn't listen nobody

Luv the way u talked about record labels,

@adamivy

6 жыл бұрын

I gotta be careful so they don't blacklist me. Lol.

Thanks a lot for the motivation Adam! You rock my friend!!

I was gonna slide into your DM's and ask u a few questions but then I watched thru a bunch of your vids and especially this one. You answered everything. I now have a clearer picture of I need to do

I've used Cool Edit since when it was a 2 track wave editor, the most powerful audio editor ever made. It is still the engine behind Adobe Audition since they bought it, and I still use it for mastering.

Hey Adam, love the message of this video! I was in my early 30's when I decided I wanted to do something in music even though I had little musical background nor direction. After a while I realized making beats (and producing in the future) was where my heart really lied. I'll be 40 in a few months and constantly find myself frustrated as to whether or not I'll succeed as time and energy ain't on my side. I'd definitely continue making music if I never received a dime for it but want to create full time so bad. I tend to just make beats that come from stories/experiences I want to share and express through music. Do you think it's possible to find some kind of success even though I never make "type" beats? Anyways, sorry for the long post. Thanks for the inspiration and have a blessed day!

@adamivy

6 жыл бұрын

No need to apologize for the post length. You can definitely find success without doing "type" beats. Even though the "type" thing is popular there are still thousands of producers and beat makers making income from their original instrumentals.

@ohkamimusic8815

6 жыл бұрын

Appreciate the reply and input man!!

@TheGhostMall

5 жыл бұрын

I feel you, I'm 38 and share a lot of your feelings. But I checked out your beats, they're fire, so keep at it! All the best.

@ohkamimusic8815

5 жыл бұрын

The Ghost Mall Thank you man, appreciate the encouragement! It means a lot!!

@TheGhostMall

5 жыл бұрын

It's my pleasure man, keep it up!!

I love this. I can definitely relate to this. You hit some great talking points.

Thank you for this post! The music I'm creating today is not even comparable to what I was doing 20 years ago. I believe in myself and have stopped getting in my way. Never too old to create and find a way to connect with people through art!

loved the vid as always Adam.. I have a request. Is it really necessary to impress people with what I'm doing when I'm happy with it? and is hardwork enough for us to succeed I'm Music Industry? well I got this doubt because many of them says talent is a must and should key for success and it scares the hell out of me.. well it would be very useful if you make a video on this issue or reply me with an answer... and yeah keep on creating awesome vids like these.. helps me keep motivated..

@adamivy

6 жыл бұрын

Talent has some factor in overall success, but hard work is more important in a lot of cases. It really all depends on what you goal is. If someone wants to be a successful artist, but hates being on camera or branding themselves than it might be a smarter move for them to work behind the scenes as a writer in order to find success.

Really inspiring Adam! It's never too late to start making music. I took 2 years off school after deciding I didn't want to pursue a business degree anymore. I did a lot of growing up during this time and discovered my love for music and everything about it. Finally went back to school at 25 to pursue a degree in music and haven't looked back since! 6 months ago I started making my own original music and I've never been happier or so driven in my entire life! That's how I knew this was the right move for me. The way I look at it is if I can make music on the side while going to school full time and working 30+ hours/week as a cook, there isn't a time in my life where I can't make music! For now I'm gonna finish up my bachelors degree, find a career in music to make some money and continue making the music I truly love and enjoy as a hobby. 🙏

Thank you so much for the wonderful message. Im 31 and was starting to feel anxious about being too old to pursue my dream. This has given me renewed strength. Much thanks

Great perspective! Keep it up! I really needed to hear this! Great advice for any creator!