**Guest post written by James Hill, a veteran of the music industry. He has worked at Warner Reprise Records and then Interscope/ Geffen Records and now helps indie artists with branding and manufacturing through his company Unified Manufacturing, a CD/DVD, custom vinyl records and merch company in LA.

 

+25 Reasons Why Being A Musician Today Is Awesome - Part 1

"#16 You’ll be challenged all the time

Collaborations will not always be the style or genre you’re comfortable with and that’s the awesome thing about it.

You can improve your musical skills, learn a new music style, and challenge yourself with a genre you’ve never tried before, which will definitely increase your creativity.

#17 Sharing your experiences and getting messages across

Music is another way to share your experiences or send your message to people. Just like how Olivia Rodrigo shared her experience (a break up) and got her message (about self-love) across with her single “All I Want”.

#18 Making music that make people feel

Another amazing thing about being a musician is the way you can make people feel things they have or haven’t felt before.

A great example of this is Taylor Swift’s “All Too Well 10 Minute Version” which gained millions of fans with how the song made listeners feel the emotions Taylor felt even if they never experienced going through the same thing.
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#19 Touching a person’s life with your music

Music is another way to touch the lives of people. It can be inspiring, comforting, and life saving. One song or music can change a person’s life for the better, some even literally saved lives, and to be its creator is such a gratifying feeling.

#20 Meeting casual listeners and fans

Meeting your casual listeners and fans can be exhilarating and it would definitely be one of the best experiences as a musician. To meet your fans, the people who don’t really know you deeply but still wish for your success and give their full support for anything you put out is a moment to be cherished.

#21 The satisfaction and recognition you get

Knowing that people listen to your music and recognize you as a good musician will bring you so much satisfaction. This kind of recognition is even more satisfying compared to having a corporate boss’ recognition.

#22 Receiving people’s support

Receiving support from people close to you is very overwhelming and it surely is a beautiful feeling. But to know that people you haven’t even met before supports you that just something else, that’s another kind of love and respect they have given you, so you better cherish it.
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#23 A space you can run to or lock yourself in

Music can be a space you can run to when the world seems too much. You can lock yourself in your room and drown yourself in music and create them.
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#24 Give contributions to the ever evolving musical community

The music industry has been there since before we were born and to be a part of this beautiful art’s history would be an honor. It would be even better to have your songs or albums recognized as one of the best in this decade or something.

#25 The money can be quite astounding (but we know you’re not there for the money)

If you’re already an established musician, with popular songs under your belt then you will surely have a high salary. Even if you’re not, the salary is still great, because you will just be doing what you love doing and get paid for it.

In conclusion, being a musician is awesome, just prepare yourself for the struggles and obstacles that will come your way. If you encounter them, remember these 25 silver linings and keep faith."

 

 

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