Pharrell's advice for today's artist...beware
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- Opiyo hangs in NY as multi-Grammy Award-Winning producer Pharrell Williams shares his only advice for aspiring artists. Pharrell speaks on being competitive, the saturated industry, and education. Exclusive interview by Billboard. Opiyo Okeyo for #RestInBeats.
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A back up plan is a sure fire way to fail. All in or forget it. Here is what Yoda had to say about it. (Don't try do.) Indicision is fatal.
exactly, its one or the other. 2 "career" choices will only waste time and money
pharrell has also mentioned in another interview that he has never taken singing lessons.
He is one of the best. and he wanted that. why would he give up his secrets
***** i cant actually remember but it was when the neptunes were releasing. ill find link
watch?v=MR-RJSbDdCQ like 6-8 mins in?
Ethan I remember him saying that. he said he's not really a singer. he's a musician. he doesn't need any lessons though. he has the gift, so he's self taught.
Yes! The best advice I received starting out was to get an education and a career outside music so I was not at the mercy of the industry. It was a famous (exhausted) blues singer who told me this when I was singing in bars at 17 years of age. My non music career has allowed me a flexible life. To live travel, learn. It has allowed me to pay for good mixing mastering and recording, for good artwork and branding. And an education and life experience means you're less likely to be screwed over in the industry cause you have nouse. Well said Pharell
Some of you need back-up plans, because you haven't gotten your reality check that music isn't for everyone. Or at least not being a star. Sometimes being behind the scenes is cool too.
Miillie Mesh This is OTO why did I just randomly see you on here lol
O.T.O Strange LOL I'm all over youtube like that
+Miillie Mesh true musician doesn't need backup plans, don't you have faith in God and yourself?
Lucifer (RTLHM) True & yes I have a lot faith, which is why I don't make back-up plans lol
I agree.. even true musicians know how to brand themselves to have a safety net to fall back on, you can't just put all your faith into one thing thinking it will go as planned, that is the most naïve thing a human can do
a lot of people are disagreeing with the back up plan idea. I would say, don't think of anything in terms of being plan A or B, C, D, or whatever. point is, life is about learning many things, so don't constantly focus on just one thing. the more you learn, the more chances you'll have at being successful at something. you may have major success in something you never expected. for example, I'm good at making music, but I also have some potential in acting, hair dressing, and maybe even business administration. I'm putting efforts into all those things, because I don't know where life will take me.
It sounds like you have no idea what you wanna be in life. Some people already have it down on one goal they wanna achieve. Yes you can be successful at something you never expected but you wanna be successful on something you wanted to happen. That is possible if you put the work into it you CAN achieve it if you don't give up. It sounds like you have multiple choices and whatever choice comes out successful to you that's what your going for. I believe in working part time until your dream starts taking off but not doing full because your already making money and your living decently. Your wanna live doing what you love not just doing an average job because you have to survive.
my main passion is and always will be music, first and foremost. I happen to be open to learning other things as well though, and there's absolutely nothing with that. I can't predict the future, and while there's musical goals I want to acheive, I don't believe in setting complicated goals that might just fall apart.
No one can predict the future but you can change the future by the actions you choose to do in the present. Believe or not this is the time where if you wanted to be a musician you could. You can go independent you don't need a record label to be successful. And if you want to do other things go ahead no one is stopping you. There's lots of artist who have perfumes, owing there own clothing line they have there own businesses. It could be good for you because if your gonna go independent your gonna have to invest in some money lol. And since you have other things that you like you can use it to make money so you can invest it in marketing your music. Life is about taking risk you can't say your gonna fail if you haven't even tried if you did fail get up and try again and change your strategy. But if your gonna do all that don't forget the main thing you wanted to do in life :)
I totally agree with probably all of that. what I'm working on is selling beats as a producer for people to use. I signed up on sellfy where people can directly, and it's not a stupid ass company charging me to be on it. It'd be nice to get people to notice my own actual music as an artist. probly more sensible to offer my music as a service. perhaps I should sell my own written songs as well...
If it works for you its your life as long as your happy that's all that matters :)
NOt everyone can have a plan B, C, or D...sometimes you have to take that high risk of only having plan A, and if it works out, it pays big, if it doesn't you lose big.
You and i have the same mentality. The way I see it, if I spend all of my time on plans B and C it would take away time that I could truly spend on perfecting plan A. Why worry about having plan B and C when Plan A( in my case, music) is my goal.
In some ways, "go big or go home" is the right mentality for some, especially if you already don't have anything to lose (9/10 times it benefits you). Sometimes though, you can make a plan B, C, etc. on the fly if you're well at it, and even just having a degree in music is, in itself, a backup plan... it's just a matter of retracing your steps and being able to catch yourself before you fall too deep into a hole that will be harder to recover from. Take it all with a grain of salt
Carlos Rodriguez Perfectly worded. What is your path in this world? just curious to know. You seem genuine and smart.
Will Vice Thanks a lot. Profession wise, I am looking forward to being a psychologist and running my own private practice, helping people with their personal problems. I hope never to have to administer drugs though.
At the same time, I do want to make music to some extent, perhaps to make for others to listen to or even to keep myself entertained while I go to the gym.
I also have a small interest in doing business and expanding what I have going on with Amazon at the moment.
Overall though, I feel like I can do almost anything I want in life, physically speaking. In a humble sense, I want to help others, help them with that they want and need, but also lighten things up and make people smile and maybe shed a tear.
The idea of having just a Plan A vs more backup plans is still something I adapt to. Sometimes I do like going full sail ahead with big plans. Other times I have to make sure not to crash and burn and carry a parachute of some sort. It's a paradox for sure, but even picking one vice the other is a powerful decision of its own, versus doing nothing.
Feel free to add your own flavour and what you want to accomplish in life. Seems like you have something pulling you towards music heh.
whats that plan A style and technic?, show us
the first line education first mah man pharrell love you bro
Everyone here is an artist. But 99% dont make it. Pharrel knows this and thats why he gives this advice.
Hes talkin to the vast majority of you.
Hard pill to swallow
@@eman0828 You allow them to do that to you as long as you have a a good education and know what youre doing that cant happen to you taje Nicki Minaj for example thats why she always tell her fans to stay in school
Being true to yourself as an artist... my favorite advice.
Sometimes you need connection more than practice .
exactly, what most people don't seem to realize is that you can have all the passion in the world but if you can't make that one vital connection or if you rub a certain person the wrong way, you'll probably not have nearly as much "success" as you have wished for. people aren't buttons that you can turn on and off to magically like you and help you succeed, no matter how much wishful thinking and action you take.
Do your music and promote yourself the best way you can, but there are a lot of drug users and sycophants in the music industry, so if you don't "make it" - don't be too hard on yourself.
I'm 45 with my twin brother. We graduated in Graphic design and went to work in Advertising agencies big and small. But in our hearts we love music. Hell! At my 40s I just found out singing and writing lyrics is my passion. Music is our passion! it's like we are in love with this girl our true love. But if you ask us to leave her and go love someone else miss A, miss B, or C, this we can not do! We may go and screwing around with other girls but in the end we will leave them coz we're not in love with them. Now at the age of 45 we starting as an Indie musician. We write our own stuff, trying to marketing our selves. It's our passion there for we don't feel like It's a job! We do it and give it 170% ! We have nothing to loose now It's do or die! I don't know may be we might end up being homeless! But this is one life! I don't think there will be a next life so we'd rather die with our guitars and mic in our hands. Are we scared? Hell yeahhh! We are bloody scared! But we still doing it. I don't know how to explain this passion in side us. Anyways, may you all make it with whatever you do with great success! Most of all be very happy with what you do! Peace!
This
passion breeds success dont give up never
Having a plan B means youre already accepting failure for plan A
It might take years but push through... if not someone else will
While we all have to find a way to feed ourselves as a budding musicians.... we must not let the idea of Plan B discourage us from continuing your art no matter what. Is the desire really just to blow up? Is success as an artist now measured by the approval of others? If you work to make the best, most honest music YOU can, you have already succeeded in the greater battle. We all have some degree of lameness in our lives, that does not make you a sell out... and dont let it stop you from doing your music EVERY DAY. Now it's time to share your music with the world... just sharing what is already meaningful to you with others, no fear. Don't deprive us of your work
There are 20 million NIcoles...there are 20 million Annas, but there is only one Pharrell Williams.
Pharrell gives the best advice. Blunt straight to the point and very useful to up and coming artist.
Dont forget about the 90% of publicity & connections
The only thing about competition that I have to offer, is soul. Not that soul doesn't have competition, but pain, no one wants to compete in that arena, but that has something to do with this.
+Elia Fred well put some music out, and then talk about the soul brother
Thanks for checking it out!
Nice video its helping me see more plus now i have more of an understanding of what you producers do. I didnt think i would need a back up plan but more research to do. thanks a lot this video really helped & so did the others.
also think of it this way - are you trying to get rich ? whats the deal ? or are you trying to make your music... YOUR music that is special and has a message that is real and honest and detached from the result of being any kind of diamond or what they f ever? just make great music because you love it - its cool of you have a day job too - or not - make music because your spirit compels you to make it and make it the way you want to -
yeah! Thanks for sharing!
Totally agree... Plan A,B C And D Great advice.
never have a back up plan...go for what you are trying to do. if you work hard enough and give it your all it will come bruh.
that my friend is truly how you manifest! FAITH....No more no less
Joel the 99% don't want it enough
Yep. You statement is better said than Pharrel's statement.
That's how I see it bro. If you have a "back up plan", you have doubt, and you should have no doubt.
Yung Hussel hella i was just about to say back up plans equal lack n faith i think always having goals to conquer is key
Pharelll speaks quite well...educated...I am #impressed ..all he says are excellent and golden tips and I am glad he is giving to the people the message of @EDUCATION!
Great advice 👍
forgot to mention consistency
Fantastic advice! Thanks for posting this video!
I respect him for this.
some terrible life coaching pharrell...... he basically trying to eliminate competition the nice guy way.... the vocal coaching thing is good advice
naaa, he's right. Just realizing nowadays producers sound 90% similar is a proof. He's talking about being a real artist (original-different-unique).
Pitus Beatz how do you expect to get better if you're not 100% all in? Having a plan B is setting yourself up to never be successful... Outside of that, wtf is a "real artist"? Sounds quite pretentious if you ask me. Especially since music is inspirational. FYR, Pharell has blatantly taken ideas from other artist and producers so that throws your perception out the window. DId you forget how one his biggest hit landed a lawsuit for the song "blurred lines" which clearly ripped ideas from Marvin Gaye? yeah..... -_-
Lol he's just saying be real with yourself. Don't go chasing waterfalls...
Yo, thank you for checking out the videos.
I love this - started a company in order to finance my musical (drumming) interests. Working very well and not at all dependent on making a living and potentially stifling my creativity. Plus the time it took to grow the business allowed me to grow as a musician and realize that I wouldn't have made it at a younger age, knowing what I now know.
Great advice and yes you should always have a back up plan because you never know what can happen. He basically said what I pretty much already have been building myself up for as an artist hopeful that hopes to find success in the music business.
Beautiful words of wisdom.
good info thanks!
Very good advice!
Fantastic music industry insights and tips from Pharrell.
Steven Streight Thanks for checking it out
This is so true
Preach!!!
Damn that's such a great analogy , when you get to 47th street there are a lot of shinier diamonds. Be smart about what you do people take your time.
+TheChemi #truth
@jonnyjuk Thanks a lot for checking the vid out.
@DOLtouch My dude, thanks for checking it out! Good catching you at the event fam.
I won’t lie he’s talking from a place of privilege he got lucky with the right connection at a VERY young age, and got given the CHANCE that alone would motivate anyone not to have a plan b and work hard, but not anyone has it like him, he contradicts himself in interviews every now and then and I’m saying this as a huge a past Stan that has watch tons of his interviews, as he admitted himself he got luck.
Moral of the story do what’s best for you, if you don’t wanna have a plan b and risk it big don’t, if you do, that’s also fine, if you wanna do both (have a part time hustle and chase the goal at the same time) that’s fine too, it’s your call, there’s no straight rule…
You're B, C and D can be in the same industry if you have multiple skills and knowledge of artistry and production. Even video or instrumentation or engineering. It's enough money in all of that to still do music full time.
i fucking love him.
@hotlips4000isback2 Thank you for checking!
Thanks for this upload, definitely a good watch. :)
I agree with the advice but at the end of the day, this is my passion and i'm sure it is for a lot of other people; so it's hard to do something you don't like to. Good advice tho.Peace - SSB
+MrSSBMusic thanks for watching man
exactly!
@GAWSTheReAsOn Thanks for checking it out
@drummaboi14 Thanks for checking out the clip man.
wow... its good to see that folks know their stuff about an album that wasn't even released in the States... unless of course u ain't from the States.... its still cool though. This is actually one of my favorite albums. And its definitely one of my favorite Kelis albums.
@IamLegendTV22 thank you for watching.
@deenzilla Real good to know you were inspired. Thanks for cheking it out.
dope
i'm in love with that coco
wise words
i agree and disagree he says you have to be a d class but he also says you have to have a back up the back ups will only distract from putting in that work on becoming a diamond
ima producer whose still growing and hopefully ill be able to express myself music and create like a real artist should to be a hero like all of these musical kings are
+JusGolden Official do you think he's just encouraging aspiring artists to be realistic?
Of Course I think you should go to college and experience more things so your right sir.
You are very welcome
@theironmic *chagrin thanks for checking the vids!
Played in a band for 20 years, with medium succes. Went on to be a producer and working in my own recording studio. Now I'm working in the plastic industry, same thing when I started out with my first band, long time ago... Too bad, Music is a fading art.
Good stuff!
Long story short if your trying to do something in life because if gets you shiny toys and fast comfortable cars or on Forbes list you need to know that it's not going to be anything close to what you thought it was.
excellent video
What's the name of the song in the beginning?
Good advice.
@shifragri Thank you for watching!
Very good advice
I think it's all about luck. Real artists today are left behind
Thanks for watching though!
It's smart to have a backup plan, people say don't have one so you can focus 100% on whatever it is (which you can still focus on it just be smart). It's ignorant to think you shouldn't have a backup plan because that just means you'll be prepared for one thing (that may not happen) and unprepared for everything else.
1:22 I like that word, can someone tell me how tp spell it correctly!
@coopedupinculture Thanks for watching.
Great advice! Thanks, #Pharelle Williams
i think he's right because life doesn't always go as planed you really have to listen and understand that a plan b dosent mean giving up on your dreams but it means that the plan b might be what feeds you one day ...most people will just dream but never make there dreams comes true ... and why would you wanna die because your dreams don't comes true if everybody was thinking like that most people would be dead
Most people aren't dead but their not living either...Having a plan B is accepting failure. When you fail you should get back up, you are guaranteed to fail if you chase your dreams, the question is will you keep going? Most don't...Most don't even start...Most are not alive
In life your gonna fail multiple times the question is are you gonna get up or stay on the ground?
Most people aren't dead but their not living plan B is deciding to surrender when you can just keep going. The reality is succeeding isn't easy or convenient and that's why most people don't truly achieve the success they truly want. Failure is important and so is perserverence. Abraham Lincoln failed almost his entire life failing at many businesses and 16 elections. What if he had a plan B...seriously think about that. He didn't have a plan B but if he did our world would be drastically different. What if MLK had a plan B? He feared death but pushed on anyway bit never gave up and he died for his dreams. The winner state of mind does not believe in giving up because it literally is death of the soul...
Dan San plan B is for the sake money. unfortunately, we need it to keep ourselves alive. just cuz you fail, doesn't mean you give up...but you don't wanna be broke either. it's easy to forget to continue pursuing your dreams when you already make some decent money at an ok job, but I guess even with that job (aka plan B), you wanna keep working at something you're passionate about. a lot of people don't, and in that case, you're right, cuz that's when people are surrendering. that's my take on it anyway.
You can build your dream part time while working a day job and transition. I don't see any logic in going full time without the proper systems and resources into a project. There is no need to struggle like that, I feel you though. It's just that I think people perceive transitioning as such a big thing when it can be broken down into daily practice instead
Great advice Pharell have a PLAN B and get an education. Most people have lofty ideas about who they are or what they're "going to be" but don't realize even your hardest efforts still may not yield what you want, success especially in the entertainment industry is both about hard work & LUCK - which you don't have complete control over.
~ "Prepare for the worst but hope (and work hard) for the best"
I do not believe in LUCK or BAD LUCK .. and neither should any one that wants to go into any industry . Shit happens then you decide if you should clean it up or let it build
Beyonce did not simply became who she is now out of luck she worked her ass off
Charming Love but a lot of people probably work just as hard as she does, and still are not that successful. luck is a part of it. being musically successful would be WAY easier if the only thing you had to do was work hard and be talented. there's singers who barely do anything and they're filthy rich. then you have super talented musicans who clearly put more effort into what they do and hardly anyone knows them. anyway, just making a point. not saying you're wrong.
very true .. however with all the hard work most do not know where or how to put it towards the right area..I think beyonce seen who to be around at the right times to get put into position in order to start controlling her world. I think luck can be misinterpreted within how one person could reach such a high place. but the one thing any person can not be without is consistency. That is something I see that overrules why a person is finally famous or successful. but how long can someone keep there level up so high .. hard work within consistency is just hard work alone lol
Adamo Castello And how would you know if they didn't work hard are you them? Do you know them personally?
I disagree, what he's saying because I hardly doubt that he had a back up plan or else he would've been doing it right now. Back up plans our literally death to the soul and the most successful people did not have back up plans they had a goal and they went for it. Doing multiple things are just gonna mess up your main goal. I don't want to be old and regret everything or be one of those people that only can't wait for is retirement. If you just want to live a boring life with a job that you ''sorta of'' like or "its ok" job than that's on you. Studies show that only 13% of people are actually enjoying there jobs that's really sad. Life is short just do a job that makes you happy.
agreed
This is just my opinion about doing things that you like from financial perspective I'm not trying to kill your dreams or anything JUST SHARING MY OPINION..
Most of the things that we love to do is not financially safe unless you love calculating the chemical equations of magnesium peroxide or some shit like that.. Being an artist is not going to support you if you didn't make it big.. Yes you're doing what you love you're getting enough money to enjoy your life a little bit but you throw away your chance to become a doctor for example.. The reality might not hits you now but when you start to have a family like
If you ain't getting enough money for your family by doing shit that you love it's like digging your own grave.. Yeah you might have fun now but when you finally have family you might regretting it.l because you can't support them you can't send your daughter or son to college because you wanted to be a fucking artist instead of a doctor plus you might end up being broke when you no longer have the power to do what you love..
There's nothing wrong about chasing your dreams.. But you have to know the limits like you need to re evaluate yourself and think ahead about your future where you wanted to be in 20-30yrs for example. work extremely hard chasing your dreams and turn it into reality. It's not going to be a fun exciting journey it's going to be hard real hard but when you get the results you're working for it's priceless man.. Best of luck to all the dreams chaser 😂
@Haydare Im with you on that
My backplan is teaching music.... But I really think that if you have a plan B or C, in other industries, just go with these ones. You are in music because there´s nothing you rather be doing, because if you dont have to eat, sleep or f***k to achieve your dreams, you are gonna do it.
I keep getting my sing along with my favorite stars every day music in my brain is commcal from tv and laptop google CZcams check out many young musicians are talented they can sing and good voices
aport in woreding my music business advice for team rtr porductoin got to gema and theater into musical sound the film to movie
the best
@SKARFACEVIDEOS Thanks for watching
this is real people
@truthbesaid101 Interesting, how so? Thanks for watching too.
good meditate i find every-day is different pharrel and ziggy ,arley best of
@extrahustle You said alot right there
if i dont make it i be music teacher and choir teacher thanks for the tip
@restinbeats he said it
Pharrell' s advice isn't bad advice. The music industry is highly competitive, and it sometimes could be a challenge to make a living. It's not for everyone, and it's very expensive. You have to make a lot of sacrifices. Instead of saving up to buy a house, you have to spend money on producing your music. Which can cost thousands of dollars. The average full-time performer is NOT rich and is lucky to afford food and rent. This could be a problem for a lot of people. You have to sacrifice owning a home, settling down and starting a family, and etc. You might have to take gigs you don't like or even hate, because you have to pay your bills. Sometimes perusing your music part-time is better, because you have more creative freedom to produce the type of music you want. Your not some company's puppet or cash cow. Artist can create music that is meaningful to them, instead of creating something they don't like because they are contracted to.
@LMTProductions Real talk.
firstly do music because of the enjoyment of it. If you don't and are just hell bent on being famous you'll end up going mad. musicians make music because it's what we do regardless of any success that might gained from it. That's a bonus if it happens. plan B. while you're trying to get your music going you still need to pay the bills. That's life. Try and find a balance.
Best advice is to be totaly original, and dont be like all the people you hear, be you
@Blahblahbox1 An education doesn't have to mean going to High school or college. If you want to write music that other people will want to listen to, you need to know some stuff. If you don't know much, what are you going to write your music about?
Wow Pharrell is an intelligent man, and I rate him highly for encouraging aspiring Musicians to stay in education.
hello Pharrell' i recorded my first demo last year. the song is on you tube,. could you listen to it on you tube evelyn joseph
title let go of the past i have many more gospel songs they are written by me i would love to get my song heard what should i do
@qazk1 yep
guy know's his stuff. No back up plan. this is life destined to be
As a budding songwriter (and that's all I want to be), if I write the lyrics and produce the music for a song. I own the copyright. As the copyright owner I am also the music publisher. Now, I want to make money off of my intellectual property (or song). In reference to record labels how does it work? Do I pitch my song to them and then LICENSE my song to them (if they decide that they want to make a master recording of my song for/with one of their artists), or do I simply SELL my (copy)right of the song outright to the record label?
7notes you can sell it to them. But if it’s good enough they will probably do a contract that lets them own the song. You are still the songwriter so you will get paid for that anyway.
I don't get why everyone is so critical of this. Pharrell is being REALISTIC. Of course, having heart and keeping faith in what you believe you do well is very important because it drives you to keep pushing on with your dream, but what happens when you add pressure into that mix? When you think, I need to make sure this works the way I picture it in my head right now at this moment.. that's when things become synthetic and forced, rather than having a plan b, or what you have set up to make sure you can do if your dream isn't really working HYPOTHETICALLY, things become more natural and more wholesome.
Having a second option isn't giving up on the idea of pursuing your dreams, it's being realistic and keeping your mind on that right level for success.
Side note: not many people like to hear this, but despite passion, it IS possible for somebody to work and work at something and really just not have the skill for it. I don't necessarily believe in the thought that "you have it or you don't", I think working hard plays a large role in that, but I still somewhat believe in the possibility of the "you don't" part.
"When you think, I need to make sure this works the way I picture it in my head right now at this moment.. "
Nothing comes out the way you plan exactly.
"Side note: not many people like to hear this, but despite passion, it IS possible for somebody to work and work at something and really just not have the skill for it. I don't necessarily believe in the thought that "you have it or you don't", I think working hard plays a large role in that, but I still somewhat believe in the possibility of the "you don't" part."
That's why people work on that skill until it gets better. No one just already plays piano perfectly they practice. no one that just starting singing just belt high notes, they practice. practice makes perfect. And hard work can get you really far.
The first part, you just agreed with exactly what I said; my point was that, people get freaked out when things don't line up the "way they pictured it" (i.e. hey i'm gunna start rapping, the first person to hear me is the owner of a recording label and I'm hitting it big instantly... my point was there's a lot of trial and tribulation)
The second part, yes, I agree. My metaphor to relate to you is this:
Johnny wants to be a mathematician. He dreams about it every waking and sleeping moment of his life. Johnny's brain, though, is not wired out to be a mathematician. Though he practices day in and day out and learns each fundamental exclusively, he doesn't know where to start when given a math problem to think critically for.
Johnny was not called out to be a mathematician, nor will he "succeed' at it (succession has many definitions, whether you're making money doing it or not).
In my mind, the same exact concept can be applied to music. Yes, you may practice piano or guitar or even a digital music program and become a master at it, knowing every thing you're "supposed to do when you're supposed to do it" (I.e. a producer creating music that complies with everything else he hears; therefore making music how it is SUPPOSED to sound and POSSIBLY even getting mild success doing it).
This is not success to me and is not someone who is meant to be a musician. A musician (or even going back to the mathematician analogy) is a person that can critically and creatively adapt to the environment handed to them and come out with (at this point) a TRULY successful product. This is where the mathematician analogy gets a little off, only in the sense that a math solution can only be DEFINITELY successful, yet music is only OPINIONATEDLY successful, but both are successful internally as long as their true following has brought them there.
May be a long ass youtube comment but I'm very drunk coming from a White Panda concert (great in concert) and even MORE passionate about this topic.
Have a great night/ whenever time you read this and hope you have the time to view my insight...
-Jake Swick (SuperSwick)
soundcloud.com/superswick
Agreed. Look at someone like Kanye West - no diss to Ye because he is a creative great but creativity aside he can play no instruments, he can’t really sing, and in terms of music theory he probably doesn’t know about any scales or modes or how to read sheet music or anything.
Instead it’s his pure passion & internal creative drive that got him where he is. How he kept listening & listening to music & building a database of songs in his life so - even if he didn’t have the knowledge of the theory - he still lived and breathed recorded music and was able to build an almost 20 year career off of that now.
Of course not saying to aspire to be like that, do learn instruments & theory as a more foolproof option like Pharrell did, but still have the creativity, work ethic & determination intact that others more skilled than you may be lacking, and you’ll definitely have a huge bonus against competition.
Jacob Swick I definitely agree with that comment. Everything we do as musicians or as artists for any art form is either creative or constructive. Constructive being the science & barebones logistics behind it but creativity being the passion & vision of what you want to put into place.
Truly great artists imo do not need to be the best construction-wise with the traditional standards of their platform, rather it’s their creativity that makes them great. People like Bill Withers, Steve Jobs, Dr Dre, etc were never constructively well informed, but creatively became some of the greatest of all time in their fields. There are just tonnes of examples.
Being solely good constructively will get you a nice job as an instructor or teacher for your industry showing your expertise to others, but having the creative vision along with that is what really separates someone as the cream of the crop
FULL SAIL GRAD!!!
I have plan for you had a as artist I just practice kind of music and sing along with different genre I wanna be vocalist