WilliefromtheDrive shares his top 5 secrets to get started in the music industry.
‘Follow your passion’ – One of the most frequently used phrases today is hyping people to make changes in their life. As per research, 84% of people from the age group of 16-24 years don’t know how to convert their interests into a full-time profession. Especially artistic passions like music, dance, painting, literature are the fields that make a person suffer more than required. The struggle is huge with nothing foreseen. This is one of the reasons why career dissatisfaction is increasing and will continue to grow in the coming years.
Rising from the streets of Brickz, Hempstead, New York, William Willard has created a fan base of millions for his singles. William aka WilliefromtheDrive is hereby sharing his pro-tips if you’re considering following your passion in the music industry. 1. Have a job – The idea of leaving everything behind to pursue our passion might feel like a great idea but it is no more than a fantasy. The harsh reality is daunting. There are some days one might even struggle to have a meal for themselves. Shoot for the stars but keep yourself covered. Have a 9-5 job that can get you money and then channelize that money into buying great instruments. This way you’ll have resources to grow yourself. Many people start by performing in cafes and bars after their full-time job. 2. Jot down a plan – If you’ve read the point above, you must be wondering that I don’t want to do it for my entire life. Fun fact, you don’t have to. What you need is a plan. Keep in your mind that things without a plan to act on, fade away in no time and we don’t want that. Introspect, listen to your calling, understand what it is that you want. Would you want to release a single, or do you see yourself performing in a band? This is entirely your call but you need to think it through. Grab a pen and scribble everything that comes to your mind. With time, you will be able to formulate things for yourself.3. Build a Business – One point where people go wrong is when they try to pursue their passion with no vision. They give no thought about how they want to grow. That’s one of the major reasons why they fail. The idea is to build a business and not just pursue your passion. Plan it, if you need it. Get a team and keep up with your things. Think about building a legacy.4. Upskill yourself – The world is changing every day. New technologies are coming and in no time your skills might go obsolete. Hence, invest in learning new things every day. Try to read about your industry. Don’t be in your shell. Spread your wings and keep learning. 5. Grow a community – Adding value to someone’s life never goes out of fashion. Your brand needs to build a community of like-minded people who can support your work and learn from you. That is the core of building your legacy. When you grow, contribute your learnings to others who aspire to become like you.
Follow these tips and give a shot at your passion. Also, show some love to William’s latest single ‘Cuz of U’.Attachments area