The Reality of Your Music Career's Big Break: Are You Ready?

[@adamivy]

What would you do if tomorrow you woke up and all of your dreams came true overnight? What do you think would be the biggest adjustment you'd have to make? I'd love to hear what you think so leave a reply to this comment or leave a regular comment below.

[@calicomusic05]

Yo dude, you inspired me to make my own copyright free music. Your dedication and hard work is very inspiring 💪🔥

[@macthemessenger]

I think for me would be time management.

[@Blissful_Gia]

The biggest adjustment I would have to think over as a woman would be would the record label want me to get any cosmetic surgery. Then I’ll have to consider the people in my life and who to get rid of, consider the privacy of my child and then how much will I be working. Lastly how much control and input will I have over my content because right now I can do whatever whenever but being hands on deck for my work is something that I don’t think I can give up. Great food for thought 💕

[@grantkaestner5495]

Big adjustment, getting fully sober and find my voice again. Separate myself from the leeches

[@ad.mcmusic]

I think the biggest thing to debate is how to use your now successful status! Use your riches to build an empire. Invest in what you do both with time and money to an even more ambitious level than previously achieved. People get complacent after achieving certain goals, so I think raising the bar for yourself would be the best approach! All the best Adam, I'm new to the channel but damn is your content great! Heavily inspirational! Stay true to being you man!

[@whatgoesaroundcomesaround8381]

People are blind! A talent show won't bring you long-term success...it's the daily hard work you put in and that is also what makes you a better artist! Build up your fanbase. To have a strong fanbase is key!!! The longer it takes, the stronger you get. To know what kind of artist you wanna be takes time! It's freaking hard but it's also very beautiful! This is such a great video by the way! Thanks Adam!

[@Michaeljombe]

I understood what is expected of me and I Must not loose myself

[@JohnnyLikesToEatStuff]

lose*

[@RTsTracks]

I have heard that the statistics say "You are 4 times more likely to be struck by lightning than become famous" that's about the same as winning the jackpot. It will happen to a few people from maybe each town but it could be YOU !!! I am happy with the journey myself and I am happy with my life the way it is. Success is freedom, happiness and good health that is what I see as being rich. Too many people are chasing numbers and fame

[@adamivy]

Thanks for sharing your perspective!

[@Itsanasmusic]

Bro I actually cannot believe the timing of this video. Today for the past 10 hours I have been feeling so overwhelmed with the amount of work I have to do, to the point where I almost didn't do anything. Today made me realize I cannot do this work alone and I need people to help me with whether its family or friends of mine. This video just made me understand that this sudden change in my life that I'm trying to chase would not have been good for me so I really need to work slowly but WELL, so that I can actually be ready. Thank you so much Adam!

[@MakeoutShinobi]

We going to be just ok bro, let's keep pushing 💪🏽

[@adamivy]

Really happy that you found the video man!

[@harrybraswell6593]

"With the love comes the hate." Adam, yer dope. That is all.

[@carlvargas7911]

I'm glad I never had a song blow up. I've only been doing music 2 1/2 years and every song has been a learning point. I learn from everything and always stay true to me.

[@aaronasissoard1098]

Agreed 😂

[@T1C3]

I wasn't ready for the song I had that did well. I should have just maintained the rate of making music I've always done. Now it's picking up the pieces to get back on track to the flame you had when you 1st started making music. Good luck & keep creating

[@alanikeiser]

9:45 SO true!! In my twenties I kept an image of a Peugeot next to my pc. A year later the company I worked at gave me a car allowance enough to afford a brand new Peugeot 😊

[@donecticoffical]

This one hit different many times we get lost in other people's success and lose sight of what we were planning on doing. can't build castles in the sky when you have not build 1 on the ground.

[@chelseybeckner2379]

This resonates so much. My Husband’s cousin made top 5 on American idol last season. My husband is a very talented guitar player and when Zach called he jumped. His cousin is young and without getting into the nasty details all I will say is fame changes people. I watched my husband have his dream be dangled in front of him and it was all a lie. We are still trying to grasp and get over it. The anger, bitterness, heartbreak. Thank you for posting this.

[@kingdionentertainment]

This guys hoodie game is vicious 🔥

[@GrimRockandRoll]

Listen, 2 things. 1) The Ric FLair part rocked lol. I actually met him in person in Monroevill PA. & 2) Success to me is to be able to pay the bills I already have with music. That would be super cool in itsself honestly.

[@CaleMoonCountry]

100% truth!! I haven’t experienced hardly any of the grand trophy moments, but there’s been several artists that see me pull in with my big shiny Prevost tour bus and they want the life I have, however they don’t seem to prepare themselves for what it means to live this life and the extra responsibility that comes with it. I can only imagine what it’d be like to play at a multi million level, and it does make me wonder how well my mindset is prepped for that kind of success. I appreciate your wisdom, sir!

[@s.l.e8371]

I don't know but I'm about to find out... All Praises to the most high YAH

[@RandyBadour]

Really just every step of the way its new problems. Its never easy or "worked out".

[@x-crucial7428]

O actually asked myself the question and to be honest , even though I want to succeed in the music business I think I enjoy a lot the process of it! Wise words Adam! You gave me courage to get out there a bit more !! 🔥🙌♥️

[@AWO7_BigToph]

Great Video, I also have learned that as you age, your ideal authentic self is constantly evolving which adds another aspect along with the producers, labels and so on. In my 20's (I'm 44 now) all I wanted to do was be an audio engineer and hopefully one day producer. I want to college for it graduated and began working at a studio to find my first lesson in lifes little ironies that once my engineering career got going. I no longer had the want, desire, time or energy to make music for myself. Many nights I had no interest in even listening to music. A few nights of coming home after an 8 hour session and literally sitting in silence. This was heartbreaking to me as my love for making music was the reason this journey began in the first place. My engineering career ended 2yrs after it began. This is when I faced the fact that I had to make a choice. To make a living in the music business or continue my passion for making music simply for the love of making it. I was not going to be able to have both (which was my "making it" dream) Not to be rich not to be famous, just be able to survive making music full time. I've been producing and releasing my own music for 10 years now, and it is one of many income streams I have, it doesn't even come close to paying all my bills. However in my mid 30's I finally began to understand that money isn't everything. If its easy come it's usually easier gone. The connection with fans that enjoy my music along with my never ending passion to make that music is worth so much more to me than the size of my royalty checks. Careers in the music and entertainment industry are fickle, and no two are alike. If you are extremely talented and lucky money may pour in for a time. But it isn't easy to stay greasy, and very few in the artists can turn every EP platinum. The percentage is smaller than high school ball players ,becoming pro (which is a small % as well) Just stay passionate, stay persistent, and do what you love. At the end of the day weather you make it ($$$) or not is irrelevant. Focus on the music and the money will come. Maybe not Lambos, but you will survive just fine, and be a more successful and happy person for it.

[@voreason]

Wow I never looked at my music career like this…this is very eye opening

[@christopherharv]

Congrats on 300k subs!

[@adamivy]

Thank you so much man!

[@cshell1100]

THAT “24s” DROP WAS SPOT ON 😂🔥

[@BatsiraiMusuka]

🤣🤣🤣🫠🤣🤣

[@MadDissident]

Super interesting what you point out is clear and concise

[@Sokhey-Official]

Adam is true motivation for musicians like us. No one talks about music life except him, keep motivating and inspiring 😇

[@aly3584]

Yeah, really music life oriented channel, the way he explains it makes it relatable.

[@Seanhunxmuzik]

Thank you for this video, it’s wat I really needed to hear

[@zacharyburket55]

This is excellent life advice, not just career advice.

[@adamivy]

Amen to that brother!

[@carlvargas7911]

The funny thing about time is that it's only as valuable as you make it (how much do you think you are worth?)

[@angelb.6319]

This Is Good, Adam! THANK YOU!!!🙌🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👌🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@Kaptainwazo]

First I'd like to say love your videos and I appreciate the hard work you put in them I'm a sixteen year old independent rapper and I started my channel in July 23 and I've never thought about quitting,if I don't have 1000+ subscribers and a few watch time hours in the next 5 years then I'm changing the way I'm doing things cause taking Ls ain't part of the plan🙏🏽

[@restfulwhitenoise4486]

Adam, thanks for this video. I love this type of content about mindset and planning. Super relevant and super helpful at just the right time for me. We all get wrapped up in the grind, and you provide a great motivation and inspiration to keep grinding!

[@woediozier]

also Adam, the Grammys should not be an artist's GO TO. that's an embarrassing award to win for an artist💜

[@alanikeiser]

3:35 I have put so much work into my music, I’m feeling fed up and exhausted (financially too). Not sure what to do to get traction again.

[@LoFiHymnal]

Thanks for putting this content out. Love the channel

[@adamivy]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@Blissful_Gia]

The biggest adjustment I would have to think over as a woman would be would the record label want me to get any cosmetic surgery. Then I’ll have to consider the people in my life and who to get rid of, consider the privacy of my child and then how much will I be working. Lastly how much control and input will I have over my content because right now I can do whatever whenever but being hands on deck for my work is something that I don’t think I can give up. Great food for thought 💕

[@yawni__emptysullivan840]

i am ready. i am ready. ❤

[@webton934]

I just had my first real proper gig last weekend and i was suprised how overwhelmed i actually was. I handled some things very badly (constantly joking between songs about how unprepared i was and just not confident with low stage presence) this made me think again how well i should prepare myself if some big success is coming. Im not a shy guys and i dont have problems talking to hundreds of people (i worked on a theater stage) but doing a one man show without any knowledge of how to pull it off, thats hard

[@SamuelMcCunemusic]

Thanks for sharing all your wisdom. Greatly appreciated Sir.

[@josephipema7172]

I would give Back to my family my daughter and her mom and the people that have been in my life it's not ever easy ❣️

[@alanikeiser]

The Obstacle is the Way… I already know the obstacle :)

[@nashsevenofficial]

One thing i use to keep up wrinting more lyrics is to imagine if i had the chance to be in the studio with my favorite artist. Ask myself : would i be able to keep up and deliver a song? would i be able to pick any beat and deliver a quality verse on the spot in at least 1 hour? until it happens i need to get better to not waste any shot.

[@afrosensei5308]

If everything i wanted to happen happened tomorrow, my biggest adjustment would probably be getting used to having a team. Aside from working with videographers/photographers for shoots and occasionally an engineer, i've mostly had to do things on my own because no one in my local scene knows what to do with me in terms of a career path. So that'd probably be the biggest change. I don’t expect widespread fame to happen because at this point, the black LGBTQ artists who are famous are the exception, not the rule

[@LuckiDaguy]

It would seem that record labels would provide the resources they already use to bud and bloom the blossoming artist/producer. It's a business like any other so the business aspect is the main idea. They have all the right business people to address all concerning things to help a profitable artist/producer seamlessly make the right decisions.

[@IMS_zm]

Thanks for this man, I really needed it🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@adamivy]

Any time!

[@PARAxLETHALxSYSTEM]

I always joked to myself that I'd like to release an album in my life time. There are plenty of people on sound cloud just doing there thing. Talented or not! I NEVER been musically inclined- a poet maybe but melodies, no clue. Decided that, well, I can learn, I can try! I don't think I want fame, I don't mind being a small local underground artist- even if I only have 50 true fans that look forward to what I create, that would make me happy! So I'm currently learning at home production to make this silly lil dream happen.

[@Yazyyaunna]

Greatly appreciated for what I’m getting myself into❤❤❤

[@adamivy]

Excited to hear that!

[@MarcusBragg]

IM READY

[@Omar_Hamed01]

Is amazan this you share your thought in music career shift and fame pitfalls. I'm get watch your video I being appreciate SHARE.🖤

[@christophertarhan]

Professional race car driver releasing reputable music as an independent artist. I like the idea or releasing music myself and not relying on a label but I'm open to it if it makes sense. As far as lack... I don't feel that I'm lacking anything. Just have people projecting their reality and feelings onto me...people seem to do that a lot.

[@content_fan]

Great video , thank you 👏🏽👏🏽

[@GABRIELDIEPANDAWAMPE]

O yes i am

[@adamivy]

Love to hear it!

[@woediozier]

First learn how to stand on your own in the music industry. This way you get into the groove of things.

[@7thNoteOfficial]

Facts Adam facts all day

[@adamivy]

Thanks for watching man!

[@7thNoteOfficial]

@adamivy always bro 👏🏾

[@succanproduce]

yup@@7thNoteOfficial

[@DBIIIStudios]

If I could quit my job and make the same income solely off producing music, selling beats, and/or releasing singles, I wouldn’t believe it was real. One morning I sat at my computer to edit one song before I was off to work. My wife turned to me and said “don’t you just wish that WAS your job” and that struck something and now I can’t sleep

[@tylerhackner9731]

Thanks Adam

[@macthemessenger]

I’m I ready? Good question

[@adamivy]

I think we all need to ask ourselves that question once in a while.

[@alexholly7046]

You must have a healthy distance from the dynamic of your own character and the dynamic of other peoples character. At all times. That’s the soil for success.

[@NONKULELEKONCUBE]

Can you do a video about a checklist like "if you're not doing this as a music artist you're f****d"

[@brunojkobe]

really good stuff

[@Kiskoamar-I]

Thanks for sharing

[@TheRealCellus]

Bingo

[@imudxy]

thnx

[@aaronasissoard1098]

Are the podcasts on youtube?

[@adamivy]

If you search for the "Market Your Music" Podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify you'll find it.

[@BaebieTheDemon]

I would absolutely hire as many homies as i can immediately, and avoid revealing my face for as long as possible.

[@tamiguthrie8568]

My son went to school for audio engineering. He wants to produce music, however getting into industry seems limited. Do you have any advice on how to get started?

[@s.l.e8371]

Tell him to do whatever he does but to the benefits of otheres. Then tell him join Street, league, entertainment and make beats for independent artist all over the country.

[@succanproduce]

Just practice your instruments...my sahn. ❤❤👌👌🐱‍👤🐱‍👤👍👍👀👀

[@OurChildhood]

I WILL BE FAMOUS 🎉

[@adamivy]

Let’s gooooo!

[@zinakmusic1618]

Something that cuse you to always rush towards your goals is that you compare yourself to someone who has already reached your goals at the younger age and it always makes you wonder is it too late for me ? Someone like Shawn mendes goes big at 16 but I'm 25 and I just started that's when you will doubt yourself is it too late?how much time do I have ?can I still go big at 35

[@NONKULELEKONCUBE]

The answer to your question is No. It would be nice to blow up but at the same time; i don't think I have built myself to be a likable celebrity or just confidence in general.

[@williamkernsjr.5252]

I need your help

[@Tragedy602]

money clothes cars and dates that how all my dollars break lmao

[@adamivy]

😂😂😂

[@quotebrainiac2593]

Hello

[@adamivy]

👋

[@succanproduce]

boop...lol ❤❤

[@TheSlayerOrFate]

I dont want to get into the music bisness. Its for my own good, literaly everyone is evil and satanic and i cannot handle it.

[@adamivy]

If that’s how you feel then good call

[@TheSlayerOrFate]

​@@adamivyim going to be a writer for books movies and video games instead