I'm older and when I look back on my life I'm disappointed that I gave into the pressure to do dull work, chase security and for the most part, set the creative life on the curb. Life goes by quickly. What time is left will be spent doing the important things and that means being creative and giving out my musical art. And it's interesting that the places in my past where I was very successful involved a lot of creation. These are also times remembered with fondness. On a different note, hearing you sing in your flat got me thinking I would really like to hear your music in a more studio like setting.

@AugustRadioProject

10 ай бұрын

I love these wise words! I feel them deeply and it’s a sentiment I try to live by whilst I still have some youth on my side 😃🙌🏻 thank you so much for sharing! And I hear you loud and clear - some ‘studio sounding’ originals coming your way soon as well as some live videos 👀

@risshuumusic

10 ай бұрын

Oh it's easy to regret boogie - I have professional musician friends who also regret their choices and wished they had security. Nothing wrong with having a professional hobby :-)

@alexcarter8807

6 ай бұрын

My experience here in the US is that chasing security doesn't even obtain it. Fields once thought of as secure are insecure as hell.

i started busking full-time four years ago and now i found your channel and i'm slowly watching the backlog videos. it's cool to see an actual busker talk about busking, and even though i only learn little bits here and there, i just feel good confirming everything i learned during these years. i'll definitelly recommend this genuine channel to anybody that needs info and encouragement! ❤

@AugustRadioProject

10 ай бұрын

I love it and that’s rad you’ve been on it for four years!! Just goes to show how it can work 😃🙌🏻 stoked to have you along for the journey!

I'm a genx who did the whole university/career thing for a while. I always though music was just a hobby. I am 48 now, I feel like a I missed out a little. But I'm working on being musician now, age be damned I want to sing! thanks for your encouraging words.

@AugustRadioProject

Ай бұрын

You're never too old for it, especially these days with the way it can be done so self-sufficiently. Just get out there and sing - it'll inevitably lead to more if you keep at it! 😃🙌

Thanks for the inspiration. You are wise not to sing when you have a cold. Can make things much worse.

@AugustRadioProject

10 ай бұрын

Thank you! And thank you for the kind words 😃🙌🏻

Your positive attitude is an asset! It's not easy to be smiles and sunshine every moment! But, gratitude and friends can get you through the down times. Thanks for this video! Grateful I found your channel!

@AugustRadioProject

2 ай бұрын

This is well said, I always find gratitude to be the secret sauce in those more turbulent times! Appreciate the kind words! 😃🙌

You can fail at something you hate . So enjoy man I’m 66 in August and I have been making my living in music for 30 years my only regret is I didn’t do it sooner in life . Love your channel man your an inspiration x

@AugustRadioProject

Ай бұрын

That’s so rad! I love this. It’s such a true sentiment too! Uncertainty and pain is inevitable so the suffer may as well be for something we truly care about 😃🙌🏻

in my opinion, the uncertainty of busking is what makes it enjoyable, but at the same time the worst thing about it, like if you go to a new place or find a new spot or meet new people, but it can really suck when your sick, the weather is bad or you encounter rude people. and ecpesially when your allready anxious about how people will react. but overall the good times will always outweigh the bad and I hope your feeling better. your positivity is just infectious and your content is amazing. keep it up :)

@AugustRadioProject

10 ай бұрын

It’s so true! It’s that paradox… without the uncertainty there’d be no spontaneity and excitement, but with it brings the worry and anxiety… worth remembering when things are tough for sure 😃🙌🏻 also thank you for the kind words and support as always!

oh a whole channel dedicated to busking! this is so cool!

@AugustRadioProject

Ай бұрын

Thank you! Stoked you think so! 😃 🙌

Thanks for all the videos and positivity! 🙂

@AugustRadioProject

10 ай бұрын

Dude, thank you so much!! Honestly this is so kind! 🙌🏻🧡

Your Fathomless Positivity is just so Inspiring Brother ! I am so sorry you have been under the weather health wise and pray that this cold and croaky voice is done by the time you read this my message ! I sure would love to see your channel grow more and to see the level of subscribers your effort and work deserves ! Life sure aint easy being a full time musician but when you have the heart of Light you clearly have it sure must be easier ! Peace, Love and Happiness to you too Sir August !

@AugustRadioProject

10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this Brian - I appreciate it so much 😃🙌🏻 I love this life I have fallen into and going to continue to do my best to make these videos as valuable and entertaining as possible as well as finally release these original recordings - it means so much to me to hear these words ✌🏻 thank you again!!

Some lovely thoughts as usual. You are wise to take care of your voice. When you can go out again, don’t push it! Thank you also for feeling able to bring up the subject of mental health. Many of us have had to deal with years of difficulty. Busking really does make life better. Love and best wishes.

@AugustRadioProject

10 ай бұрын

Thank you Marshlander - I thought of you and the story about losing your voice!! It’s good to have the precious reminder 😃🙌🏻 feeling a lot better now though!

I busk for enjoyment I cannot imagine what the pressure would be like to commit every day. I fully admire your taunacity and dedication and positivity, you would succeed what ever path you decided to take.

@AugustRadioProject

10 ай бұрын

Thank you! I appreciate the kind words 😃🙌🏻 the enjoyment of busking is the main thing that’s hardest when I’ve gotten ill or something means I can’t get out there! It’s just so rewarding on so many levels!

Thank you, you have a very endearing personality and it makes me want to watch more of your content :) I’ve been busking full time and travelling around Italy for 3 months now (tap dancing). I was doing it at the weekend back in France, and decided to leave my flat and set off. The uncertainty factor is huge yes, but so are the magical moments. Thanks for highlighting the importance of taking care of ourselves, it truly is paramount. For me it means not feeling guilty about taking a few days off to rest in the lead up to my periods (the joys of being a woman😅), getting some regular massages (Im putting 10% of my earnings in a massage jar, not to be used for anything else), not feeling guilty about spending money to go to jazz clubs (nourishes me and my art), listening to my body and stopping before I hurt myself. If you truly believe everything always works out, like you do, it will. ‘Uncertainty is a feeling’, thanks for that ❤ Best of luck and I look forward to watching more of your videos. Sending love from Rome! :)

@AugustRadioProject

3 ай бұрын

This is so cool!! 🇮🇹 everything you’re saying here is so true - we as artists have to nourish and look after ourselves in order to perform at our bests. I love how you’ve put it 😃 thank you for the kind words! 🙌🏻

I work just 2 days in a factory job that I hate but it keeps a regular core income then the other days I busk and venue gig.

@AugustRadioProject

10 ай бұрын

Thats a good way to balance it out 😃🙌🏻

Dude, you're gaining so much traction, you've gotta start letting the folks no where you're heading in advance, give these followers a chance to come and say hi, chat busking, and for sure I reckon they are going to donate, give a wee tip for all they've gained from what you've been expressing and baring all over the vast amount of vids you've been creating!! Thanks for everything Bro. 🙏🤜🤛

@AugustRadioProject

10 ай бұрын

I love this!! Okay - I will start announcing, maybe even my ‘bread and butter’ days? 😃🙌🏻 I’m so stoked on the traction - there was a long time of uploading where 50 views felt like I win!! Always appreciate the support ✌🏻

Awesome vid! I have about two hours worth of instrumental tunes that I sprinkle into my set, just to give the voice a rest when needed. The magic IS happening!!

@AugustRadioProject

10 ай бұрын

Yes! Good idea tbh! And yes, the magic IS happening!! I always think this 😃🙌🏻

Thanks for this vid ARP - touching on some serious points and good to cover them, it ain't all sunshine and roses. Hope you're feeling better and get back out there spreading the joy and positivity! All the best mate, busking community ✌

@AugustRadioProject

10 ай бұрын

Thank you Elliot! I appreciate it as always 😃🙌🏻

Great video, it's good to get other people's perspective on life and choices they've made.

Another excellent video ARP. Sometimes people need a little push to leave their security (standard jobs) and pursue their dreams (freedom). It's important to have support from friends, family, partners and... incentive! Thanks for doing that. I once watch a presentation from Robert Kiyosaki about Freedom vs Security and that made me leave my "confort zone" and decide to work for myself. It's never guaranteed, full of uncertainties but it gives us unique feelings, the feeling of "ownership" of your life, the feeling of "really living" and not just surviving life. What you do is AWESOME! Regarding the community here, it's the best one on YT. It's your mirror, you made this, you attracted that. Good people attracts good people and awesome people attracts just RAD people!!! You can be sure channels with 14K subs will get notifications but not always compliments 😂By the way, what a cool mug!!!!!!

@AugustRadioProject

10 ай бұрын

Dude, I wouldn't be here if it wasn't for us meeting... I can't thank you enough for what you've done, continue to do and for being my friend! 😃🙌 It's true, the people we have around us are our motivation and inspiration... why it's important to have a good energy around! Thank you for the kind words and yes, I love this mug! I have some cool t-shirts to go with it now 😉

We should all be able to do what we love of find interesting instead of being a slave to taxes and a job that we don’t really like. Kudos to you mate for following your dreams and enjoying life. Keep going and do what you love - you are sure to excel and be your happiest self and in turn pass on those good vibes to others …

@AugustRadioProject

10 ай бұрын

I love this! It's so true! Thank you so much for the kind words and taking the time, I appreciate it! 😃🙌

Hope you feeling better bro You talk alot of sense I enjoy all your videos Keep up the amazing work

@AugustRadioProject

9 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊 feeling so much better compared to when I recorded this video. Definitely had some kind of viral infection though! Gotta look after ourselves eh 😃 I appreciate the kind words 🙌🏻

good man keep it up 💪

@AugustRadioProject

10 ай бұрын

Thank you! I appreciate it 😃🙌🏻

Get well soon dude

@AugustRadioProject

10 ай бұрын

Thank you! Appreciate it 🙌🏻😃

You're a good man, ARP! Your videos help to cheer me up when I'm feeling down, and it's great how you interact with your community. Keep it up. You should consider a patreon or something one day, I'd be one!

@AugustRadioProject

10 ай бұрын

I appreciate this so much 😃🙌🏻 stay tuned for a patreon announcement 📢 I’m gonna put it together soon 👀 got some ideas!

You have inspired me to carry on doing what I do on times where I'm tempted to look for other jobs (which may leave only the weekend for this). What I do may seem less usual for busking in that I play and sing to my own tracks becuase its what I feel capable of. Some have really enjoyed but have to remember you can't please everyone, and keep positve self talk, like you. I think I need to travel a bit more and do more hours to get the most out of it. I do relate to the feeling when you can't, or sometimes if I wasn't brave enough that day/it got late. Its like when busking is currently the main way you get the feeling rather than being big on streaming or being generally well known you have to keep up the busking to keep up the feeling to a degree ha.

@AugustRadioProject

10 ай бұрын

That temptation comes on every now and then. I heard a podcast with the singer/songwriter KT Tunstall and she spoke about walking past a garden centre and fantasising about having a ‘simple job’ but ultimately know that deep down she’d always regret not pursuing music… it’s that feeling you to hold on to!! Stoked the videos are motivating for you - it’s exactly why I make them! Hang in there and know those good waves are always coming 😃🙌🏻

@alientoy19

10 ай бұрын

​@@AugustRadioProject Yes! The temptation for me (not that there'd have been any guarantee of getting another job anyway) would have had to be simple and only as an extra funding source and never to replace music however as you also point out it can take time and energy from this. Will do thanks and you too. You're doing great.

What others may think? Unless they say something then it is just a fantasy. Negative comments " that's dead music" and "don't give up your day job". Loads of people walk past and seem to studiously avoid looking in my direction BUT the most memorable is smiles waves and thumbs up and dancing. Plus I have been filmed and photographed more times than I could count and once ( after being filmed in Birmingham for a bollywood production " I love your music its beautiful". Nothing better and I get money, not at your rate though matey. Fab channel.

@AugustRadioProject

10 ай бұрын

It’s true, most negativity lives inside our own minds!! 😃 and just like you, I also find the positives are so much greater than any negativity! It’s why music is so magic, especially in the street!

@Dndsteve5e

10 ай бұрын

on my very last busk (i had a stumble gave up but gave it my all on one last try) i only had 1 bad comment and heres my tip to all buskers avoid the well played spots in a busy town take a walk find a busy spot with no buskers you get way more vibes i mean i had tourist taking photos ect

You are so right man there's nothing that compares to the life we lead. I know because I've done other jobs. I've worked in the building trade, worked in factories, worked in retail etc and none of them come close to the life of being a musician. Yes the money's been better in some of these other jobs but the freedom and the pleasure to be creative is just not there. I'm autistic so it's always been difficult for me to settle down in a 9 to 5 🤮. It felt like my creative side was being crushed and taken away. I've found the street or the stage is where i'm at my best. Keep the vids coming man your very inspirational. Get well soon Dude 🎸🎤🎼🎶🎵🎶🎵

@AugustRadioProject

10 ай бұрын

Thank you and thank you for sharing this! It’s so true - the satisfaction of doing the thing you really love is worth all the hardship 😃🙌🏻 I could never go back to a 9-5, not now I’ve tasted this life!! It’s music or music for me and sounds like for you too✌🏻

@Dndsteve5e

10 ай бұрын

retail is tough so I feel you luckily for me our big boss gives us the oppertunity to grow our store so it's a bit more creative but it used to be a big corporation and i hated it

You should have some 5-10 solo guitar songs so that your voice can rest. I know an opera Singer who performs on streets, with age his capabilities has reduced, he Can do less hours a day than before. For me I also have some really easy songs for my fingers (accordion) so that I Can perform more hours without getting tired. What I have Observed, this is not about impressing someone with your super Skills, but creating a Nice atmosphere around you.

@AugustRadioProject

9 ай бұрын

It's a great shout - I've been thinking I should and even doing some more 'filler' instrumental jams between songs recently! 😃maybe I'll learn some proper instrumental tunes at some point too... 👀

hey @august radio project you need to try make some lemon and honey with hot water and drink that every day and dont stop drinking it because it will help your voice ... aswell as get a jar of pickles and drink 1/10th of the water in the jar, each day. thats got more electrolytes then ten gatorades. i know this will help, this is tips from one of the best singers chad grey from mudvayne and hellyeah ! \M/

@AugustRadioProject

2 ай бұрын

Hey, thank you for this!! Rad advice. I didn't know that about pickle juice either... that's incredible! Thank you for looking out for me! I do love the honey and lemon tea! 😃🙌

Hope youre doing well

@AugustRadioProject

8 ай бұрын

Much better now! Thank you 😃🙌🏻

Maybe its time for a tutorial on one of your originals? While youre inside. Maybe put up a poll on wich song maybe? Get even more interaction going ❤. Stay strong bro, hope youre back on full health soon. All the best

@AugustRadioProject

10 ай бұрын

Okay I’m on it!! Feeling very strong about getting these original recordings out! Thank you for the kind words my friend 😃🙌🏻

I did my first busk today. I had fun… learned a lot… and I sucked pretty badly! Lessons were learned. Inspired to try harder tomorrow. My microphone is barely audible unless I’m right on it though.

@AugustRadioProject

10 ай бұрын

So rad!! You did the hardest part and that’s getting out the door - it’s all upward from here, just keep at it 😃🙌🏻

@patchevansbrokencountry2583

10 ай бұрын

I am interested in your comment about your mic. I have an SM58 which is great but a sennheiser ( expensive) is very much a don't move or no one will hear a darn thing. We ALL criticise ourselves way more than anyone, doing it actually attracts a LOT of admiration so be aware that you are doing something that 99% of people dare not busk so you belong to a unique one per cent. Keep on trucking buddy.

@Dndsteve5e

10 ай бұрын

remember this don't try compare your self to others .. I can hold a tune but i'm not a great singer but the amount of people who said thanks for the music made my 1.5 years as a busker worth it

Hey, thanks for that video. I know exactly what you're talking about. I'm a fulltime busker myself. In my case i chose this lifestyle BECAUSE of the uncertainty. I love the uncertainty. It vitalizes me. Before i was teaching guitar and i had my monthly income and it was soooooo boooooooring. I said i have to change something. Now my life is an adventure and that's the way i like it. I organized it though, so i don't get a victim of the uncertainty. I made myself a list of rainplaces and sunplaces so that i have no excuse when i wake up in the morning and outside it's raining. I just look on my list where to go today. Same if the sun is shining and a place is occupied by another busker. I just look at my sunplaces list for the next place nearby. I also wrote down, since 2019, every place i played, at which time, which day in the week and how much money i made. Now i can see, factbased, which place gives me the most money at which time and which day of the week and don't have to depend on my feeling. It's so much fun for me to organize it. I have a question: I saw you use the Zettle card reader. I bought it too. How do you make it? Do you define a product that costs 2,22 ? And when somebody paid, do you have to go to your Zettle reader and put another product in the basket? Just wondering. I also use paypal with a big QR Code in my guitarcase. And the people are using it. Keep on shining ( you crazy diamond 🙂 ).

@AugustRadioProject

9 ай бұрын

I love this and I have agree with you - it's the uncertainty that gives it the thrill and makes it a life of adventure! I think that's something worth highlighting for when the uncertainty feels a little overwhelming in a more negative way. So thank you for sharing!! 😃 I also keep things organised in much the same way. I love the idea of a rainplace and sunplace list - I might have to use this too! As for the Zettle. You need to email them asking for the ''repeat pay function', they have to apply it via there end. Once they've done that, you open the app and create a product for however much you want your tip to be. When you click to set this up on the reader itself you click 'repeat pay' which means it just stays on the entire time... if someone taps, it reloads the transaction and is ready to go 🙌 I hope that makes sense! Happy busking and maybe see you out in the wild one day! ✌

@flybrokati

9 ай бұрын

@@AugustRadioProject Oh cool, thanks. I will email them. And then i have another question: You have a nice holder for the cardreader. Is it a holder for smartphones from amazon? Do you maybe have a nice (affiliate)link for me?

@AugustRadioProject

9 ай бұрын

@@flybrokati yes! It’s linked in the description for this video 😃🙌🏻 alternatively you can get them in ‘tiger’ 😊

@flybrokati

9 ай бұрын

​@@AugustRadioProjectThanks

Hey bro. I met you on the Street yesterday. Been watching a few of your videos.....really on point! It's been a balm, for my recent buskers blues....and had me inspired and practicing today 🎉

@AugustRadioProject

8 ай бұрын

Hey man!! It was rad meeting you. Stoked you found the channel and it’s helping 😃🙌🏻 keep at it and I’m sure a little magic will happen soon… that or it’ll just have to wait for being back in Spain 🤣 hopefully we cross paths again soon!

I was not long ago condering ft busking but my day job provides a good wage and my options busking where to be looked down upon in over busked places where you need to be the best to earn you travel cost back or busk the same town earn double my hourly rate on a good day or just under on a bad day The vibes too .. On a good day you think i'm at the top of the world on a bad day you felt like hey why don't the rude people try doing what i did So i found an alternate path i stick at my day job but i do things my way whilst still keeping my boss happy ... A month later i find out we're getting bigger roles and shares. Ok its nothing compared to a happy vibe busk but it's steady To those about to busk I salute you Oh and to those who view busking as lazy ,playing for 4 hours and the tuning up practising a setlist it's as hard as daily job routines but for less stable pay

@AugustRadioProject

10 ай бұрын

Yes!! I love this!! Wise words and so true about busking not being lazy! 😃🙌🏻

@Dndsteve5e

10 ай бұрын

@@AugustRadioProject busking is entrepreneurship and a long graft also it's not a one size fits all some acts are apreciated more in certain spots or cities. My act did best in my small town at lunch hour or weekend evening pub time where i'd get way more engagement but in busy city spots it was hard to follow up a classicaly trained musican who had backing tracks when all i had was guitar vocals and a bit of reverb I find also working class areas love greenday, elo and puddle of mudd covers but in a posh area people only seem to enjoy pop or classical and vatity acts and even these get less engagement although this may vary on a regional basis Busking taught me alot though mostly about living the moment which can be applied to a day job too in ways like don't plan ahead just engage your current task My last ever busk killed mu voice though as i was ill(but with no sytoms yet) b i went out on a (mostly) high note and thus ends another chapter of my music life who know one day i might reinvent and take busking up but for fun (maybe with my electronic music?)

Keep whacking back that green tea manuka, get some soups, have some daily echinacea and 1000mg of vitamin c and alls will be cool. Feelings are fickle, they change, they aren't fact!!!! Go onlad!!! cool you have a gf that gets it, you're blessed~! this is a great chat of productiveness for you and us! I hear ya about feeling lousy if you're not doing your thing full blast, but then I get reminded it's about consistency of sewing the seed, little by little it will grow and come back to you. Nice one mate on the new guitar 🎸 cheers!!! 😀

@AugustRadioProject

10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!! Love this! 🙌🏻🤣😃 “feelings are fickle, they change, they aren’t fact” sound like song lyrics!

@starbuckita

10 ай бұрын

@@AugustRadioProject go for it! 😂😀

I use vocalzone tablets. Lemon and honey if I'm desperate lol😂

U can Hmmmmm and just play the guitar August . :)

@AugustRadioProject

4 ай бұрын

Some easy humming is always an option 😎🤣

Merci !

@AugustRadioProject

10 ай бұрын

Merci!! 😃🙌🏻 This is so kind - thank you!!

Hi mate. Which musical were you in? :)

@AugustRadioProject

7 ай бұрын

It's called "High School Never Ends" - we did a run of shows in Bristol back in March and there's talks of doing a run in London next year 😃

Thank U so much for Ure Videos. They helped me so much. I Busk in Germany and people mostly Like how I sing on the streets. I earn between (average) 22 to 45 an hour. is this good? Unfortunality in Germany the Rules are so strict for singers. I can Not use an amplifier, so I decided to try busking in the UK. How is it to Busk in autumn and winter? Can I also busk at subways?🎉🎉

@AugustRadioProject

10 ай бұрын

Hey! This is awesome and I’m so stoked the videos help!! 😃🙌🏻 €22-45 per hour is rad, I’d say it’s similar for me here in the UK 😊 I have busked through the autumn and winter for the past two years and both are fine! I actually have found them to be better than the summer as there’s less competition and people typically need uplifting a little more when it’s darker and colder ✌🏻

@samiravinciguerra2836

10 ай бұрын

@@AugustRadioProject looking Forward to come to the UK. How does it Work with the taxes? 🥰

@AugustRadioProject

10 ай бұрын

@@samiravinciguerra2836 tbh I’m not sure what you do in terms of making donations abroad… 🤷‍♂️ I’m guessing it’s however it works in Germany as you’ll likely exchange it? Here in the UK busking donations is considered taxable income 🙌🏻

@Lielzemnieks

9 ай бұрын

20-40 average is ok for Germany. You Can hit some day hours for 50 -70, but thats not all day long. My daily was 100-200 4 to5 hours accordion music

bruva i just wrote another 2 bangerssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss

@AugustRadioProject

10 ай бұрын

Rad!! 😃🙌🏻

1hour late noooo

@AugustRadioProject

10 ай бұрын

🙈🤣

It could help if you learned some instrumental pieces, maybe learned to play some decent slide, I'll always tip someone who's playing slide with any facility at all.

@AugustRadioProject

6 ай бұрын

I do love the slide - this is a good shout. Maybe I'll learn a little... 🙌 😃

@alexcarter8807

6 ай бұрын

@@AugustRadioProject The thing is, instrumentals/slide will allow you to rest your vocal cords for a bit ... I get this with trumpet; it's nice when I get into a little chat with people because it gives my lip a rest and when I start playing again the tone is much better.

Hi I started watching this video today and i was really thinking about how you were filming yourself - You are a creative chap and you have creative ideas about creating your videos, Anyway while i watching the video i thought how it would be cool to meet you someday and suck up some of your positivity, and you replied to a comment i made yesterday.. So my question is because i subscribed to your channel ,are you able to spy on me? Just Joking .Have a great day 😀

@AugustRadioProject

8 ай бұрын

I appreciate it 😃🙌🏻 trying to improve with every video! Busking and music definitely has sent me on a few journeys already so if I happen to be passing through then feel free to come and watch! 😎 always happy to chat too! No spying though 👀 😂

#1 thing if you’re going to busk full time….have a wife or live in girlfriend with a good job

@octos_art

10 ай бұрын

or boyfriend

@DaveMorrisonMusic

10 ай бұрын

@@octos_art ... It is Brighton after all.

@octos_art

10 ай бұрын

@@DaveMorrisonMusic 🌈

@AugustRadioProject

10 ай бұрын

🤣🤣 I mean, in all seriousness having people that are encouraging and supportive close by are invaluable to the journey of a musician! Gotta make sure that your “close-by tribe” brings a positive energy!