Hi! I am so far from music industry haha, but I just wanted to say that you need to believe in your dreams and work hard on them with what you got. Money can get you somewhere, but what really gets you far in any industry is hard work. It sucks when people around you seem to not care about your desires, but the most important person who NEEDS to believe in you is YOU! If you really want it, it can happen
@Klara came here to write something like this, but you've already put my thoughts into words perfectly ✨
Always believe in yourself 🙏
Starting from scratch is scary, I know. But every person you admire started somewhere. The music industry is evolving rapidly, and digital production has opened up so many possibilities. Your finance degree could actually be a huge plus, understanding business is crucial in music. You can start producing in your room with basic equipment, learning bit by bit. It will take time, but it will pay off eventually. And btw, your English is great, no need to apologize, and music is a universal language anyway. Keep pushing forward, even if it's just spending 30 minutes a day learning
Good luck ✨
The "poor musician" stereotype is dead. Modern producers make money from multiple sources: streaming, sync licensing, teaching, and so much more. Which genre of music do you feel most drawn to producing?
@ramon Yes!! This is exactly what I've been telling people! Like, the music industry has changed so much these days. I know so many producers who are doing really well without being super famous. They work from their home studios and make good money. Some of them started just like op, making beats on their laptops. I think it's cool how they can work with artists from all over the world now. The internet really changed everything
My friend started posting his beats on yt and now he's making more than people with office jobs. He even gets to choose which projects he wants to work on. It's not like the old days when you had to work for a big studio to make it. Now anyone with talent and internet can build their career step by step
@ramon Oh my god, yes about the TikTok thing! It's crazy how social media changed everything. The best part is how supportive the online community is. It's not as competitive as people think
@ramon Yeah, the sharing knowledge thing is so true, I learned more from yt tutorials than I did in my music classes lol. Also it's wild how some producers are making bank just from selling presets for synthesizers. Like, who would've thought that would be a thing? The best part is you can try different things until you find what works for you. Some people I know combine music with teaching online; There's no one-size-fits-all anymore
@Craig That's right! What's even cooler? I've seen producers making money from things we never thought about before. Like, there's this guy I follow who makes beats for TikTok videos and that's his full-time job now. He started just for fun and now brands are paying him good money. Some producers I know are selling their drum kits online and making passive income. The opportunities are everywhere if you know where to look
@Craig The community aspect is huge! I remember when people used to keep their techniques secret, but now everyone's sharing knowledge on YouTube. It's amazing how many different ways there are to make money in music now. The traditional record label route isn't the only way anymore. I've seen people build their whole careers just from networking on Instagram. The music industry is way more accessible now than ever before
My parents were the same way - they wanted me to study economics but all I could think about was theater. I started small, using free acting classes and watching YouTube tutorials while studying. Now, 5 years later, I make a living performing at my local theater and occasionally making money on the side through voice acting. It wasn't easy, and yes, the beginning was super tough financially. I treated this as my secret side project while getting through university
The journey might be longer than you want, but that doesn't make it impossible
The hardest part is just starting. Focus on learning the basics while you're in school - there are tons of free resources online. Build your skills quietly, and don't let anyone's doubts affect your passion
Your age is perfect for starting this
Take advantage of your university's resources, they might have music clubs or equipment you can use
every big producer started as a beginner
same..but I'm not even that brave enough to open up about my dreams :(
I actually started making beats on my phone during boring college lectures. I do this for fun tho, not to earn money. You know, I'm not making millions, but I'm happy, doing things that i love. It's my hobby if you will
Btw, the music industry needs more talented independent producers fr fr. Keep that fire burning
The finance degree might actually become your secret weapon TBH! Many successful producers combine their business knowledge with their creative skills. Nowadays you can learn everything online through free resources and you have time to experiment and grow. Your English is actually pretty good BTW. The industry needs fresh perspectives, it needs YOUR perspective! You need to get yourself out there. Start small and be prepared to work really hard. Trust your gut, keep learning, and stay persistent. The most important thing: don't let procrastination win. Which genre of music do you feel most drawn to producing?
I started making music back in 2016 just because I loved it, and I still do it as my hobby today. You don't need expensive stuff or classes to start making music these days. When I started, I just had my laptop and free software. I know how it feels when parents don't fully support your dreams. Mine were worried too when I said I wanted to make music. But you don't have to choose between finance and music right now. You can do both! I actually have a regular job, and I make music in my free time. Don't worry too much about not being "good enough" right now. When I started, I was terrible! My first songs were really bad, but that's okay. Everyone starts somewhere. The most important thing is to just start making something, anything really
Hi,
You should first write down your strength and skill sets. Now write what is the skill set required to be in this music field. see what all is the needed for you to achieve and how can you achieve it. You should also consider why are you drawn to this career, what excites you about it and this understanding will help you to talk to your parents with clarity.It is necessary that you approach your father with clear concise plan of what is your goal, how do you want to achieve it, where would you you want to study, how much would it cost.This will give them an assurance that you are matured and independent enough to make your own decisions. The knowledge you gain from researching about this field of work will help you in presenting solid facts to your parents. You need to show him how committed you are to achieve your goal and work till you achieve it. As you said he is rational person then show him your data analysis of music field by doing your research.
Do you have someone who can speak for you like an relative or friend. Someone whose words hold value for your dad and he would listen to that person.
You also need to why are they not supporting your career choice. As you said they think it is not lucrative now this is a mindset which is been shaped while they would have been growing up. They would not be much aware of music producer as a career. You need to update them about this career, make them aware. so its on you to talk to them and make them understand that you have things mapped out and you have an plan B as well like back up plan if things don't work. Give them examples of people who have succeeded.