Which of the three groups have you found yourself in? Are you still doing those things or have you been able to pull yourself out and get on track? Let me know as a reply to this comment or in the comments below.

@amandalynnjones2844

2 жыл бұрын

I’ve been in all 3. I’ve been setting weekly goals that I track in spreadsheets along with a swot analysis. I’m doing better but I have a long way to go. Thanks for all your help Adam!

@officialtimothyphoenix

2 жыл бұрын

LoL, geez! I'm such a number 2 in this list. Great video as usual.

@itsyungdream

2 жыл бұрын

i took action on everything i’ve done with my music last month and i’ve seen huge differences! instead of sitting around saying i wanna make music and actully doing it is two different things !! i wish everyone the best let’s get our music out there 👋🖤

@LoBrookeMusic

2 жыл бұрын

I've been all three unfortunately. something clicked for me recently though about how much this is MINDSET over everything. its not just marketing, good music, dedication, but literally shifting your mind to not be fearful and take risks. if you don't, then you don't want it bad enough and its not a priority. I've got a long way to go but so thankful for your brutal honesty and content, thanks.

@BellaLuGuzheng

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the genuine video, Adam! I have been doing instrumental music covers since last year, and I am trying to figure out how to have a bit more exposure to get more people finding my videos because this instrument is not well-known compared to others out there 🤔 I am trying to catch up with the music in the trend but it's also tough to find something that is compatible with my instrument.. maybe that will be a learning curve for me to educate myself to get better?

I am a self produced musician, and write my own music... For the longest time, I was taking the time to share my music with everyone, WAY before it was ready to be shown.. what im trying to say is, i was looking for outside validation... for 3 years, i was on this outside validation path.... and just recently, within the last 2 months, i told myself... "what the fuck? im the only one that matters... why do i search for outside validation?" I pulled all my music... and refocused.. I took action, 2 months ago... I decided to book a show... not only that, but i decided to get off the couch, change my diet, and suit up... I am stoked for November 19th, as its my first show as a solo artist.. and just today, i booked 4 more shows... here we go!! thank you Adam.

@NotGoodEnoughTheory

2 жыл бұрын

Figured out an even better process to write music. Step Zero.... Make sure the click track does not have an ABBB pattern, make sure it only has an AAAA pattern so that you can make up your own time signatures and tempos without an evil dictator killing your music. Step 1. Slide Show... Picture of first verse. Picture of Chorus. Picture of second verse. Picture of Chorus. Picture of change up. Picture of Chorus. Picture of ending.... (Use markers to title each part as you go) For example if the first verse was... Picture of a Girl crying her eyes out... Step 2. Accapella instrumental to the pictures. Girl crying her eyes out.... You make the instrumental sound sad, upset, anything that matches that mood.... Do the same for all the other pictures... Complete all accapella instrumentals... Step 3. Drum all the parts on a table... practice pads... what ever... Step 4. Use EZ Drummer to program all your tapping into real live drums... Step 4. Record guitar. Step 5. Record Bass. Step 6. Record Vocals. Step 7. Record synth or extra parts... Step 8. Mix. Step 9. Master. Step 10. Video. Complete. Use the circle of fifths to chose Chord Progression and Key Changes.... or you can pick from many Chord Progressions online Via Google... Chord Progressions cant be copyrighted....

@NotGoodEnoughTheory

2 жыл бұрын

I figured the accapella part from Steve T, he gave me that idea... Slide Shows gave me the idea to direct the composition. I always Said anyone can cover a Guns In Roses song, nobody can WRITE IT ON THEIR OWN... But technically, all music is cover music, your covering the songs you think up in your head, so get that mic hot and ready and go flap your lips and toung to your imagination in your BRAIN... Then... Glenn helped me at spectrum sound studios.... KZread HIM!!!!! The reason you want to make sure your click track is set to mono tone is obvious. The reason you use pictures instead of lyrics, you have full and total freedom to keep the indtrumental ON SUBJECT!!!!! When you go to write the lyrics.... focus only on the phrasing.... babble.... use the word BANANA... what ever it takes to get the phrasing down.... only once thats good.... do you write THE WORDS!!!!! Broad to detail.... Thats how its done.... When you use this process... You cant go wrong... Opportunity meets prepardness is luck. You want to go to GREAT heights... Thats the best process I got... Takes less than 1 day to complete and kills all writers block... I gave it away for free because I want a Rock revival.... FUCK RAP AND PRE RECORDED AUDIO!!!!!! MASS PRODUCTION IS POSSIBLE FOR US!!!! WE CAN FLOOD THE STREAM!!!!!

@twistedhalomusic4497

2 жыл бұрын

Go rock that shit!

@mozzy1268

2 жыл бұрын

How did your show go?

@h1p9y56

2 жыл бұрын

Hope that first show went well!

I’m gonna bring back 90’s hip hop but make it sound modernized. A perfect mix that two separate generations can vibe to.

@iamjdego

2 жыл бұрын

westgunn is apart of that movement. you should listen to him for inspo

@cruzfreely5856

2 жыл бұрын

I respect people like you

@Degyoo

2 жыл бұрын

Like The Weeknd?

@dieselclockwork

2 жыл бұрын

That’s kinda what I’m up to too! I love making boombap beats like the 90s but rapping with a 2000s delivery!

@illestvillain1971

2 жыл бұрын

Love this I'm in the same boat

man, being the craftsman really hits home. pretty much everyone here in these comments has the tools to make it by tapping into some new sound, way of making music that hasn't been done before but we just move on to the next song instead of constantly trying to upgrade ourselves - I've been trying to add at least one new effect, style thing etc to each song to improve my craft and its been pretty enlightening!

Straight in our face, real talk; thanks Adam for lecturing us for our laziness, hesitation - it's not always the gear, it's the skills

I performed at an open mic night last night for the first time. I had been putting it off for so long because I was paralyzed by fear. I had loads of technical issues, messed up the guitar in places and didn't sing so well because of my nerves. But I bit the bullet and did it, got some great advice from other musicians there, so I'm gna keep doing and t try to get better.

@adamivy

2 жыл бұрын

That's awesome!

@hudsonrolfe9633

2 жыл бұрын

@@adamivy thanks man. Your video made me feel vindicated for taking the dive and doing it 😁

@JohnDoe-ls2ww

2 жыл бұрын

That really is awesome!

@philipnestor5034

5 ай бұрын

Don’t give up!!! All musicians go through this. I’m a 70 year old professional musician ( drummer) and still go over things in my head after a gig and think,….ok, what could I have done better? Every time you go up there at a open mic or a gig you’ll have more knowledge and that’ll help each performance. Also watch other musicians at open mic or gigs and see what works or doesn’t work on stage. Keep doing it ,practice, and have fun! 🥁🎶

You miss 100% of the shots you don't take. Great quote.

@DesigningtheRowVideos

2 жыл бұрын

Yes! SO many great quotes in this video!

@sebastianarneson8044

6 ай бұрын

- Wayne Gretzky, - Michael scott

REALITY CHECK!!! The fearful will never be the successful. Thanks Adam for your inspiration and honesty :)

Definitely in the first group. Was paralyzed by fear and shame for so long, still am. But then thought how much I’d regret it if I did not even try. So I did it, released a song on Spotify and even if it is not much I am proud of taking the first step. Also the second group but I am more of a sucker for lessons than gear, I want knowledge! Still working on believing in myself :D

I can say that I have been in all three groups at some point in the past. That time is over for me! Nothing but true progress from here on out!! Thank you for taking the time to give us these videos! 🤘

This is what I needed to hear. I am #1. I loved music growing up but lacked the resources. So I got an education and now I am an software engineer. Now I am afraid to be split my efforts between work and music. But I know its possible. If artists like Lane8 were able to do it, so can I.

@markovuger5849

6 ай бұрын

I'm in the same waters brother, i am software engineer aswell but I would likey enjoy doing music full time

Thank you for making these videos. I’m 30 years old and just got back into making music this year. My wife encouraged me to go back to school for audio engineering and I have been so busy between family life work and school. But the more I invest (time and money) into reaching my goals and getting better at my craft the more I realize that old statement “you only get out what you put in” is true. To everyone out there making plans to reach your goals keep on keeping on.

@monicamomney8756

11 ай бұрын

Do it. I’m 38 and just learned marketing. 😂

This one got me Adam, doing music and making it a career, worked for me but so many of the people I produced or helped over the years, simply quit or gave up because they couldn't see past the fear of not making it and many of them hate there current jobs and it makes me heated cause they will never know what could have been, that's one of the worst pains man, thank you for these videos, it will save those who choose to get up and try!!

Your honesty is refreshing sir. No matter what you do, you have to work and find out ways to make it happen.

Thank you for this pep talk! Got to turn the vision into reality. No one said it will be easy, but hard work will get you there.

Adam, I just have to say your production/set quality is phenomenal. This truly looks, sounds like and feels professional! Your progression has been awesome to watch and I've taken a lot of advice from your videos! Keep it up man. Also, thank you!

@adamivy

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 🙏🏼

I am not a musician, but KZread steered me to your channel. Great content, great psychology. Sound advice.

SO true! People have to be able to admit this for themselves. You can't fix a problem unless you realize there is a problem. Baby steps can carry you a long way. Shoutout to the people actually putting in the work! We out here!!

After 15 years of recording 23 years of studying music, I have learned a few things. What this guy says is the basics of being correct, but its just the tip of the ice burg. When you pursue the damn near impossible be prepared to spend every waking moment dedicating your life to achieving that gole. On the outside you see the hype, you see the videos, the advertisments, the success, the stars, and beyond. But what you dont see is what it took to get there.... In music, there are loads of deceptions and misinformation out there... Its easy to get sucked into the sess pool of bullshit and lies.... and quickly... The reality is, your going to need education, practice, limitless hours of training, and none of it is easy at first.. As a rock musician, your building blisters on your hands with sticks and strings.... it hurts.... drummers.... you know the blood blisters.... Guitarists can play until their fingers bleed.... The reality is, if you dont enjoy sitting down and playing with noise no matter the cost, your not cut out for the job... I reccomend learning more than one instrument.... But as soon as you go chasing that dream... Your busted... Your parents are going to stop you... Your teachers are going to hate you.... Your friends wont tollerate it.... The fact is, the time you spend doing free time things... It all goes to the music... Its a lonely life... And good luck finding band mates in the age of RAP!!!!! and pre recorded audio... It just Sucks because your most likely to start out a jack of all trades... for lack of recruited hands because nobody wants to play REAL MUSIC anymore.... You will likely spend thousands of dollars and countless time on the side of the road as a guy who lives in your car.... Hard to rent a place when your lugging music equipment around.... most land lords renting bed rooms hate that... You have to find quiet methods to record shit demo after shit demo.... Trust me.... your going to sound like shit until you get THE PROCESS of writing and recording DOWN.... as well as mixing and mastering... Its a cryptic art... It took me 15 years to perfect my process with the help of Glenn, Chris Lipe, Jarod Dines, Steve T, Leo, and Mixcraft Master class.... I posted my process below... This gets easy.... but its the furthest thing standing from easy.... Unless your rich and you can pay for a high education on this and your smart enough to figure this out.... You will be lucky if you write something worth everyones time... Education is everything...

The fact that I haven't started yet and I'm already getting depressed over being a failure.

@adamivy

2 жыл бұрын

You have to work on that at it's core before anything else.

@ohwell.

2 жыл бұрын

when u do have those moments where u feel good abt yourself, follow your gut

@derheiligestahlhelm2523

2 жыл бұрын

@@adamivy yeah i agree

@derheiligestahlhelm2523

2 жыл бұрын

@@ohwell. thanks man

One of the best advice out their , not just for music but for everything in life

Pile number 2 is where I fall in. I just had to get the Black Friday sale on Arturia V Collection 8. I plan on putting it to good use. No more spending money on gear and plug-ins. I have too many as it is and hardly use them. Thanks for calling me out Adam.

All I can say right now Adam. Is I'm bench watching your videos, taking notes, rating the things I'm already doing that you have mentioned already (the good things) and trying to learn how to apply it way better than before. I wish I could pick you brain about a few things but I'll work off what you already have said

Hey sir 👋🏼 I'm looking for some advice regarding the KZread algorithm. I've gotten a ton of views on my earlier KZread videos but I got a copyright strike once and engagement has dropped significantly since then. Any recommendations on how to circumvent this?

@CreepyHouseMusic

2 жыл бұрын

I went from getting hundreds of views on KZread to like 15 views now. All the Algorithm are so confusing..!!

@adamivy

2 жыл бұрын

It'd take a deep dive at your entire marketing strategy to see what could be the issue. There's a lot that goes into having a successful channel.

@CreepyHouseMusic

2 жыл бұрын

@@adamivy That's why I have watching your videos to learn a new strategy's. Thanks..!!

I think I've been all of the mentioned types of person! I've definitely made progress on all fronts and am really working to push myself past my shyness and fear of embarrassment on social media. I think a big part of that insecurity is just being too worried about what people I know will think of different things as I experiment - will they think poorly of me? But I'm just telling myself to try and progress is definitely slowly trending in the upwards direction which is honestly already a huge breakthrough for me. Will keep pushing forward! Thanks Adam and good luck to everyone on your journeys, we got this!

Thumbs up for that video!! You’re doing a full out choreography by now! Love it

Adam is great , he always says what is true ..... Great job keep it up

I just found your channel and I've been binging your videos. I highly appreciate you, your exactly what I was looking for.

I got to be honest Adam I used to watch your videos to level up. Now I watch them for motivation . God bless you brother stay safe

@adamivy

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 🙏🏼

@RedMaskoffical

2 жыл бұрын

@@adamivy No my friend thank you! Much love and respect

“Recovering Gear Addict” lmfao we need an official group

@david-dq9lh

2 жыл бұрын

Welcome to Gear Addicts Anonymous. Everyone say hi to Badluv Everyone in monotone: “Hi Badluv”

Wooooord, bro! Thanks for sharing this! Your content is invaluable!!!

i appreciate all the help you give 💯🖤

I appreciate your outlook very much. I have the belief but its taking the right kinds of actions which have been a challenge for me this year.

It means so much to me. Thx for the video. Time to take action more and more ! 😄

@adamivy

2 жыл бұрын

You got this!

i could listen to ur voice thru podcasts everyday, so soothing

Love your vids, so inspiring! I’ve finally started a beat channel, planting the seeds now which may give me fruits in a couple of years from now but this the thing I was born for! Gotta take my shot

I've been all these but not anymore. 👊Thanks man. Love your videos.♥️

@adamivy

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

"A little bit of action takes a little bit of result..." YES... After years of being fucking afraid of sharing my music with people I streamed a couple of my songs on twitch and when a person asked if they were on Spotify I told them I was working on it because being a Mexican living in Mexico working a Mexican job it's nearly impossible to pay for copyrighting and even also the 20 bucks DistroKid charges you for a year... 10 seconds after a girl donated 100 dollars marked as "spotify fund" and then another one with another 10. A couple of days after, I made my DistroKid account and posted my song... Not even a full day passed and I suddenly had 1k dollars in my PayPal account, which actually made me a little scared because I have never seen that much money in my bank account in my life. I messaged this person and they told me that their friends and their girl liked it and told me to continue doing what do, I promised that person the money will go into making more music... Sometimes you just gotta move.

@zynel413

11 ай бұрын

sweetest music related story I've seen in a while

Good Stuff Adam!

SHIIIIIII, I was just finishing up a Song & talking with a Friends before I Hopped on Here.

It’s been hard for me to not be a gear addict, since I work in a music shop 😂 it’s been so tempting to get all these new nice things. I haven’t yet!

Probably been all of these at some point.. I've had some success in music but currently I feel like I'm back to square one because of pandemics outside of my control, anyone else?? These kinda videos genuinely help though, thanks man 👍

I really appreciate this content 🔥🔥👏🏾

Thank you for this humble, friendly slap to the face Adam!

Think this is the video I needed, thank you Adam

This is a great video. Thank you!

Thank you for this video! A great motivator!

i was all three piles of crap and now im slowly ON GO! taking lots of action and investing ALOT of time doing everything I think its going to take. I been full force learning for a year now

I love your videos Adam they help me so much

This hit home for me! Thanks Adam!!!

@adamivy

2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

Good shit man! Videos are looking great 🙌

@adamivy

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks bro! 🙏

A couple of pointers you forgot: 1. If you get 🔥 fired from a band, do NOT take it personally, I’ve been fired before and it was a blessing in disguise. I’m now my own one man band and hopefully it will become an actual band one day where EVERYONE respects each other. 2. Do NOT give up practicing AFTER you get fired, this is a BIGGIE. 3. If you DO get 🔥fired, connect with OTHER outside musicians looking for new musicians. Can’t tell you how WONDERFUL it is. ….and for the record, I’m saving up for a $1400 guitar 🎸 starting today. When I reach my goal, I’m hoping for the Violet blue burst.

@adamivy

9 ай бұрын

Love this! Thanks for adding those points!

@BadEconomyOfficial

9 ай бұрын

@@adamivy No problem 😉!

Self belief and self investment ✊🏾. Let's grind people, let's grind!!

New sub - I feel like you’re just the right shot of truth juice I need to soak in right now.🙌🏼✨

@adamivy

4 ай бұрын

Glad you found my page!

I take a lot of effort for my music. My music blew up in 2016 and unfortunately i had to take a long break from independent music. Now that I have come back to it, I am investing my money, time and energy into it. I have around 30 to 40 songs yet to release. I am running out of money. I need help. Mentally and emotionally.

@ericasinclair3998

5 ай бұрын

The break bro that was your peak

i stumble on so many of your videos an its always what i need to hear thank you

I've been there, not investing in your craft and expect to become the GOAT is just dum. But I have to say it's not the only problem. In fact there are hundreds of problems on your way to sucsess. Get to know what's the problem for you right now and solve it. Thats the part of your career. For example my problem for now is social anxiety and it's not even about music, but if I won't do anything about it then I won't grow as an artist.

Wow Adams 36 ! I had him for 43. Obviously wiser than his years. Always a pleasure listening. Almost a self help guru really.Id like t see him get more views. 🤙🏻

Dude, thank you for this. ❤️

Thank you for making these videos

I've put 10k hours into making beats/music and damn I'm almost there. 🙃 confidence is all I need now.

Very very helpful video for every musicians

Im definitely in the first group. For a long time i gave up on my dream bc my father always told me i wasnt good enough and then i thought like this too even though many told me i had a great voice (without me asking for a feedback, so i guess there had to be some kind of truth in there). Ive never tried it and kinda regret it, now i think im too old as well (all these newcomers are barely 18). I think Im just scared to humiliate myself and overwhelmed and dont know where to start. I always just wrote songs and sang along but never properly recorded and produced them bc i just dont know where i should start and sharing is so scary. 🙈

Excellent points made. Sometimes you have to be selfish with your time and $ 🙏🙏

Thank you for this I really needed this

@adamivy

2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome

I was in the music biz for over 30 years. There are so many reasons some dont "make it" And its not all about talent. Lets talk about the sheer number of submissions record companies get. Now they really only pay attention to the music being submitted by credible sources( managers, attorneys, agents etc) There are a huge amount of those submitting. So who do you think gets priority? Your demo submission generally goes into the garbage or at best gets listed to by an intern which if they like it may pass it on. Then the A/R guys are so scared about losing their jobs if they sign the wrong artist that they go with whatevers the safest. Ive talked to a few AR guys and they would tell me I wanted to sign that band but my boss liked this other band. Lots of great talent that could have been signed if someone had the balls. No one wanted to lose their jobs. Most record companies have a few big acts that pay for the majority of their acts that dont generate $$. But that was back in the day. Now its worse. That shouldnt stop one from dreaming though. Anything is possible.

You really put it in perspective 👀

Excellent video I see all these things too I feel you are right in every aspect

First time listening to your content. You are amazing and I got a lot out of this video.

@adamivy

2 ай бұрын

Wow, thank you!

Great video.. thank you 🙏

All these comments are spittin some bars and even though i’m tired from the day..I wanna get goin and take some action I’ve just now really realized what it really takes to be successful in this career and i need to do it not soon but now !

1:20 "You want something to happen, you wish that it happen" I felt that

Thank you for your inspiring words 🙏🏻

Thank you for the gems you drop .. I invested in my self all the way around I don’t know how to promote my project. I payed a a promo service but that iffy

@sixbloccmusicgroup5463

2 жыл бұрын

I just got on your website to schedule the call back I don’t know what happened but it started all over again when I kept trying to pick the day it wouldn’t allow me to scroll down. To pick the day

I am going to be honest, the tracks i have put out i did not bother to master. But i have taken the time with the tracks i have coming out tomorrow, the difference is apparent. EQ and compression is important but you do not need to spend money on it. Guys like Adam ivy give great content and info. And there are plenty of others that do daw videos and mastering on your daw of choice

These goals are SO important. I constantly have goals and investment. Lots of time investment to reach those goals. Lots of time to invest to make great connections that will help performances on my concert pieces. While I have improved on all of my fear this year, I will continue to work on avoiding anxiety and procrastination. I've seen great connections being formed and amazing new opportunities being opened for me since I decided to take the risk, even if I was unsure of it was going to work out. I am slowly perfecting both music and KZread, and I am seeing improvements in both! Thank you for making this video, as it does help keep things in perspective!

Adam, I have to ask you this: How the f do you get that background? It looks amazing everytime! 😎

@adamivy

2 жыл бұрын

When I'm ready to change it I'll give away the sauce! 😂

Almost fricking 7 AM and this guy's about to make me cry

Great video!!

@adamivy

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@m2pbeatsllc477

2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome

I REFUSE to be in the first or third pile! But I am currently stuck in the second where I literally don’t have the money to give myself a really big push.

@adamivy

2 жыл бұрын

The focus all you can on what you can do now an the money will come.

This video gave me anxiety. I'm all 3 of them 💔

@adamivy

2 жыл бұрын

Time to make a change my friend!

@axelfiedel3793

2 жыл бұрын

@@adamivy so am I especially that I'm 17 who wants to get in the industry.

Yes, yes, and yes Adam, proof I am taking action is hearing no's, and yes and maybe's from many in the industry and of course the cashing of royalty checks. Thank you God!

Give thanks for the advice bro👊🏿

I invested $1300 in playlist push and had terrible experience. Like where the hell do I invest money for marketing? Sh*t like that sets anyone back.

Just telling my homie these exacts words. Absolutely right!

Thx a lot helped me a lot, all the love ❤ from India

@adamivy

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

Missed u man

My main issue is I know the goal, i dont know the steps to it.. I definitely fall into that first pile i havent done anything besides upload a couple beats but thats not what i wanna do, i want to work with artist big or small, i want something that matters but i dont know what steps to take.

@adamivy

2 жыл бұрын

I have so many videos here on youtube for free, I don't know how you don't know what steps to take. 🤷🏻‍♂️

Love your videos.. all real here 💯

Just believe I can learn a lot about it and go my pase . I think I should take more action cause the plans is to big to be miss out on or just take it for granted ..

Thanks a lot for this

@adamivy

2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

The man spits truth

i needed this

shout out to Michael Scott.. the ultimate "do as I day, not as I do" mngr

Epic one bruh 😁👌😎

My boy hits the end of the value prop at 30 seconds every single time like clock work. This man is a marketer mad man.

I love playing guitar and writing, but I want to start helping other artists with promotion. I have a few ideas, and it's gonna take a lot of networking to do so. What advice would you have for starting something like that? Cheers.

My plan of action right now is to make about 4 or 5 songs that I put a lot of energy into, and start focusing on promotion once they're all out. After I have put all of my energy into promotion for a bit, I will release my best song so far which I believe in the most, to see if it pops off. Good plan or nah?

Im currently working on a song for remix contest I'm confident people are going to enjoy it, also currently planning on going to college for aerospace

this. right here. is it chief.