Why YouTubers Are Quitting

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Recently many big KZbinrs have announced they're quiiting, or scaling back from their KZbin channels. Why is this happening and what can we learn from it as musicians?
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[@Hennimore]

I've seen more of these "KZbinrs are quitting" videos than KZbinrs quitting

[@jayall00]

He's following the algorithm with this video...

[@cali4tune]

almost like an echo chamber...

[@ageeblue752]

@@cali4tune " look look im quitting... dont stop me...." ....lol... honey im leaving u(but stop me) lol

[@thomasdequincey5811]

For me, the problem is social media in general - it eats your soul.

[@Driftuner]

You clearly didnt watch the video...

[@joshwhite5766]

Probably because he values his soul 😉

[@Shadezman76]

@@Driftunerhe’s talking about facebook, it’s the anxiety that you need to just keep scrolling because you’re afraid you may miss something. You end up a consumer and not a producer which drains the soul because you only see other’s accomplishments and have no time left to accomplish anything of your own

[@ksharpe10]

@@Shadezman76 Yeah an early thought I had on Facebook was: Good Gosh I could be on here ALL DAY. And that was a prayer Social network.

[@kingpriapatius5832]

"KZbinr" is NOT a profession.

[@HeyWorshipLeader]

"When your income is tied directly to the quality and quantity of your creative output, that's where you really start to get into dangerous territory" So true!

[@michael1]

If musicians income was tied directly to the quality and quantity of their creative output these youtube guys would have made about 57 cents between them. Frank Zappa would have died a billionaire. It's nothing to do with music and certainly not quality or quantity of 'creative output'

[@cancelbubble6535]

It isn't rocket science. KZbinrs are quitting because youtube, which probably started out as fun endeavor, turned into **a job**, they burn out, they get tired of the constant grind of appeasing the algorithm. You can literally watch in real time when channels go from fun to a job - everything changes. Most of us probably used to watch small channels and enjoyed them then stopped watching them because there came a point of channel growth where you felt they started "selling out."

[@danmar007]

The KZbinrs are fully guilty of turning what could have been a fulfilling activity into a job. They have only themselves to blame.

[@mhoff7722]

I agree. You need to have other income streams, another job, or investments to provide that security that Rhett mentons. It takes the pressure off and makes it more likes it was when they started. Being a slave to the algos is no different than working for a job that pays straight commission, you never know how prosperous the month is going to be. I'm sure it's easy to get sucked in once brands start coming to with product. Every other KZbinr I watch has a room full of amps and cabinets lol. But there is price for that..if they don't have the discipline to keep up burnout is inevitable. @@danmar007

[@jeremyversusjazz]

Yup.

[@rmaxtpmx]

It's almost like you took this video, summarized it, and acted like it's your own brilliant thought. Go back to bed before you hurt yourself.

[@andyk5495]

Why are so many KZbinrs making so many videos about quiting KZbin?

[@petermach8635]

I was a photographer for almost 30 years and art definitely doesn't scale .... as you get better known and get larger commissions you need more equipment, a bigger car, maybe even an assistant but there's also more administration, getting access, retaining rights, having your films processed when the next job is starting to jostle for time all of which puts pressure on your creative side as you need to earn more just to pay for the overheads. At a certain point I found I was working myself into the ground but was no better off personally or financially .....so I cut right back, pared my operation to the bone, got more selective about what I did and for whom. Suddenly I started enjoying the process again, doing better work and was just as well off despite bringing in "less money", it takes courage and it's counter-intuitive, but it definitely worked for me.

[@cowdudefan1236]

WHO CARES ABOUT MATPAT LEAVING.🤣🤣 MY VIDEOS ARE MUCH BETTER.😁 IM GLAD HES NOT HERE😂😂...

[@BobBob-rt1vl]

You miss the element where you manage volume by increasing PRICE

[@petermach8635]

Up to a point @@BobBob-rt1vl ..... but it's very easy to price yourself out of a job, even reliable and repeat clients would approach a couple of other folk for their price and availability as they only had a certain amount in their budget.

[@RyanJamesTheNomad]

I so badly needed to read this... this is where I'm at now.

[@petermach8635]

It's a struggle @@RyanJamesTheNomad that only those involved can sort out, but success can bring things that destroy the creative urge, I got to the point where I was churning out work, yet I couldn't remember any of my pictures a week later and all whilst I was neglecting my family, driving crazy miles .... you probaby know the rest. So many times I saw an architect get commercial success and the edge went off the work because it became"studio of" and not the original creative reputation. Rhett expresses it perfectly that the commercial side becomes the driver and the bit he loved, making music has to take a back seat .... the agency who represent me calls it "Feeding the Beast". Keep strong, think everything through, listen to others f you can and enjoy your work.

[@GuitarExpress]

I think a lot of us just want to quit social media in general

[@ourclarioncall]

Done it many times It’s like a weight lifting off your shoulders Hard to explain But it’s got completely detach from all of it for a season

[@Mediocre_Bass_Player]

This is called a job. I was a film and tv editor for over 32 years, I am now semi retired. I love editing and film making, it never felt like work. While there were projects I did not love I never stopped loving what I did for a living. You have to ask yourself would you rather go to a job you hate or you don't feel no passion for or go to a job you love. My dad loved his job and he told me to find something I love because I'll be spending more time doing that then any other thing. I was luck and I found that as well. As for worrying about how your your income fluctuates that is the nature of a freelance gig isn't it? I don't care if you make end tables or KZbin vids, your life is tied to how much you sell (get views). If you want stability that might mean taking a job you don't really love and that is the trade off.

[@pentachronic]

You have to be honest to yourself. Do you do this thing you do for love or for money. If you chase money you’ll never be happy. Do the thing you love because you love doing it. Forget about the money side. You’ll survive bit you’ll still enjoy your life!!

[@Mediocre_Bass_Player]

@@pentachronic I think that is what my dad was getting at. Do what you love you'll be happier in the end. I was lucky my profession paid well. But once I had a family and responsibilities the love of what I was doing became secondary and I had to provide. That's why it's called a job.

[@robainscough]

It's not the love of the work that's the problem, it's the amount of work that needs to be done to earn a living ... doesn't matter what the job is nor one's love for it ... working 12-14 hours a day and weekends for years and years is NOT sustainable. Hence why so many are quitting. The biggest problem is that when someone has been living on content creation for several years and then does quit, what do they have to fall back on that can provide income? In most cases, nothing ... have to start life over again.

[@rhimiles]

@@robainscough I know this is a bit of an old thread, but I just wanted to echo this sentiment. I disagree with @Mediocre_Bass_Player in that you can't equate online content creation to freelance work, for the simple reason of who is setting the rates. In standard freelance work, you set your own rates, and as your skills develop or demand increases you can raise your rates, and in so doing lower your workload or number of clients to develop a sustainable lifestyle. So whilst there's an early manic hustle to build your business, things can settle over time. With online content creation, the rates are determined by, in this case, KZbin. It's no wonder creators are saying they feel like they've never left that early manic hustle, even after a decade on the platform.

[@robainscough]

@@rhimiles Agree, it will always be a manic hustle because that's exactly how KZbin have orchestrated their policy for content providers ... more, more, more, now, faster, more. I just got a notice from KZbin that they are going to terminate my contract with them because I haven't produce enough content in the last 30 days. Get this the "contract" is that I can monetize my videos?? Haha ... I've never monetized my videos for over a decade. Not only that, unless you're well over 2 Million subs, monetized video doesn't bring in any level of sustainable income. The folks that make money on KZbin use Patreon and/or their platform to sell their own products like, mugs, t-shirts, etc. I think if these larger KZbinrs actually sat down and worked out the costs to benefit ratio ... they would simply run their own server for content and just provide ONE and only ONE link to it from their KZbin channel.

[@GordonPavilion]

KZbin is eating itself.

[@neiljohnsen276]

Most do.

[@Jason_Lindholm]

Agreed

[@HankMorris-el6jg]

My space was awesome for musicians. Rip my space

[@FurtiveSkeptical]

Eating the creators is what YT does. Runs them on a treadmill, arbitrary demonetizations, no accountability, gleaning the lion's share of the benefit, until they implode or fall over bloodless. A bloated parasite that has us all riveted to the sight of it's grotesque writhing and feeding. That's what YT has become, so big it's eyes cant tell what it is eating anymore.

[@nuthinbutlove]

And it's a shame because it's a really great platform. Hopefully the next one will compare.

[@ganjjabarsmedium2347]

I love your distinction of KZbin bring an educational search engine, not just a social media platform. I, like you, don’t watch shows or TV, I watch KZbin. It feels good to spend my entertainment time actually learning things. Love you Rhett!

[@agusg.t.8950]

I am also quitting watching youtube videos and getting gear Too much money for never being happy Last week I just connected my strat to my 65 AC30 and though….what the hell on Earth do I need beside that? ❤

[@colinpadley1897]

I wished I'd spent more time learning, and not such much chasing gear

[@Smart-Alex]

@@colinpadley1897 Everyone is selling or promoting something. Hence all the links to Sweetwater, etc. "Sponsored by", "Promoted links" - all meant to generate revenue. I am too getting tired of videos triggering GAS but there's no money in purely conveying information.

[@wasabimask4952]

@@colinpadley1897 Moderate spending is okay, I wouldn't play as nearly as much as i do if I didn't invest sometimes almost a whole paycheck on gear or even more. But gear doesn't make the player.

[@flashpadxxx]

Trust...you will be back...been there ;)

[@breadnaut3087]

​@@wasabimask4952try being a drummer and guitarist 😆

[@andrest-pierre6710]

"Creative jobs don't scale like regular jobs". As a professional architect, I relate so much to the profound meaning of that sentence and everything you said. I remember clearly when your video about burnt out came out, I was king of feeling the same way at the same time. Now it's better, and what is important is to continue being creative, even if it's just for à short period of time in a whole week. Don't ever stop, you're an inspiration.

[@cowdudefan1236]

WHO CARES ABOUT MATPAT LEAVING.🤣🤣 MY VIDEOS ARE MUCH BETTER.😁 IM GLAD HES NOT HERE😂😂...

[@mattjsherman]

People think they are artists but they are really artisans. Art is a process of boredom, inspiration, growth and then creation. This process has no schedule, but it does have a pattern.

[@msspi764]

That last thing, don’t make what you do your identity, is crucial for everyone. People take pride in what they do well. But stuff happens beyond our control that changes that. Maybe it’s a different leadership, maybe it’s retirement or an unplanned job change, maybe it’s health. But what you do isn’t who you are. It took me a while to learn this and it’s something I’ve had to learn more than once.

[@Hyce777]

Thank you, Rhett. I definitely feel the pressure of "the algorithm" and keeping the balance can be interesting. Not an easy thing but we're all blessed to be here. Cheers!

[@tunnelportterror]

Jeff Beck said, if you start playing guitar at age 8 or 10, by the time you're 30-35 years old, you'll be impressive and remarkable. That's just it. It's all in or nothing. Not everyone has the ability, perseverance, time, lifestyle, financial support to do that. It's the reality of being a musician, or not. KZbin isn't what it used to be, neither is the entire internet. there's a real world out there where we belong. if you're spending more time on the net, than in the real world outside, that's a problem. business or not, whether you get paid or not, is secondary.

[@TreyStegall]

I think KZbinrs quit because they run out of ideas for real videos, as evidenced by the fact that everybody is posting a dang video about "Why KZbinrs quit" at the same dang time. Seriously....this is not a dig at Rhett specifically, but it's ridiculous that everyone is giving takes on this dumb subject.

[@studioTREY]

so true

[@OTB2002]

Lmao😂😂

[@richardclark.]

yep. i like how since the algo is throwing quit vids out like parade candy someone just coincidentally has a serious 2 cents to put in.

[@sean_on_bass]

it's just a way to get views, as most of the time the person is not actually quitting.

[@tedlivermore6955]

Chasing content

[@neiljohnsen276]

It is fascinating to watch all this. KZbinrs quit. The ones who haven't. Make videos about it...

[@AdvenuringTime]

I think it's a microcosm of KZbin as a whole. Nothings been the same since creators started making money, KZbin isn't anyone's side project its their job and the Meta is so defined and competitive that the most interesting videos are the poorly recorded 0 sub channel ones of some guy just talking into a camera.

[@jrkul393]

and all at the same time

[@BenDover-un6wm]

Videos like these bring views ;) They are all at it!

[@louissanderson719]

@@AdvenuringTimeyeah. This video is jumping on the back of other ones people have posted. Just trying to feed the algorithm with pointless shit

[@billyf.otissongsaboutlife893]

Nothing like an attitude of gratitude Rhett. These are things we GET to do. It implies gratitude. Thanks for the message!!!!

[@JeffWok]

Watching you, Rick, Phillip and the JHS guys always makes me pick up an instrument. That's worth a lot more than I give you guys. Thank you for your hard work. It makes a difference in me.

[@Rodriyabala]

Phillip who? I'm looking for channel recommendations!

[@JeffWok]

@@Rodriyabala @philipconradmusic Philip Conrad, cool dude

[@UpliftingRiffs]

Thanks for sharing Rhett. Starting my channel almost 2 years ago and feels like a grind sometimes with content creation. It's a tough process but thanks for speaking from the heart with words of encouragement. Finding a group of like creators is key, something I need to do for sure.

[@worldprog]

I have learned a lot watching all of you. I am more encouraged than discouraged to try and build something new and interesting. Thank you, Rhett.

[@dasherf17]

I'm glad you're sticking around! I enjoy and appreciate your information, delivery of the information and your personality. Keep pushing...

[@joedonnelly8179]

Thanks Rhett. Your channel has taught and inspired me a LOT. You can take it to heart that your generosity with your creativity has touched many lives! Keep up the great work.

[@Ksantipacat]

Thanks for the video Rhett. I am a professional opera singer who was sidelined during the pandemic. I took up the guitar, something I had been wanting to learn since I was a kid, but circumstances always thwarted that happening. My teacher is a jazz player, and studying guitar from a jazz perspective has opened up an entirely new creative world for me, musically speaking. I totally agree that it has reinvigorated my love for music, and broadened my understanding of how I do what I do on stage. Always enjoy your content!

[@andypendley3876]

Well said, Rhett. I appreciate your channel and perspective. Thanks!

[@jefflee8133]

Please don’t quit KZbin!! It’s an honor to be taught by you and your peers like Rick Beato, Tim Pierce and so many other great musicians. Thank you Rhett, for creating such great content.

[@cowdudefan1236]

WHO CARES ABOUT MATPAT LEAVING.🤣🤣 MY VIDEOS ARE MUCH BETTER.😁 IM GLAD HES NOT HERE😂😂...

[@ROCK-vl5yw]

Grow up prik

[@Martos59]

As a old musician I’ve loved your channel and Ricks as well. It’s reinvigorated my love of music. Thanks for all the information you’ve shared, I’ve gained a lot of gear info from your channel and I love your playing as well as you focus on feel. Keep it up if you can!!

[@chetcalhoun613]

Hi Rhett, this video struck a nerve… My wife lost her job, and she had 2 choices…work for someone else, or start her own business. We chose to start our own business. That said, the creative part of her job has been given over to running a business-not what she does best. That’s the challenge with everything you do, right? A friend of mine sent me a link to Michael E. Gerber’s book about why businesses fail…it’s because you don’t get to do what you did, that made you good! Now, you have to run the business! Best advice? Hire people that you can trust to run the business, so you can do what you do best! Thanks for the video…

[@Wermode]

This is why Corey Congilio is killing it. He has so many different, independent, creative outlets for his tireless work: his session work, live gigs, Teachable courses, TrueFire, and industry connections.

[@chewchy9052]

Ty for making this video.. It helps a lot shedding light, as well as understanding all the hassle and key not to limit focus on unpredictable outcome, but still have fun creating..

[@grassZgreenNgreenZaBitBlu]

It means a lot to hear someone talk about what makes sense for them on a deeper level and wanting to help others with it. Feels good to be one of the many trusted receivers of such heartfelt declarations. Congratulations on having figured out where to go and on having found the resources to keep it going. It's always a work in progress I guess, as you seem to imply, so good luck and I hope you keep enjoying the ride!

[@cowdudefan1236]

WHO CARES ABOUT MATPAT LEAVING.🤣🤣 MY VIDEOS ARE MUCH BETTER.😁 IM GLAD HES NOT HERE😂😂...

[@KevinMerinoCreations]

I think the you are doing a great job of finding the value of paying it forward. Your passion for learning and in turn sharing the knowledge comes through in a consistent and genuine message.👏👏👏

[@MarkShian]

This is so good Rhett. This is what keeps me coming back to your channel. You're so real and so helpful to the music community. Thank you for this video.

[@biiMendo]

This applies to a lot in life, Rhett. Thanks for taking the time to make this video and share it with the rest of us. Take care of yourself!

[@andrewfaulkner8937]

Really good advice, I am about to start content creation for my band, and I think I really needed to hear that going in. Glad you're doing well, thanks for the perspective.

[@cashway0420]

I think I need to quit watching KZbin at least for a while, it's become an addiction and way too time consuming.

[@nine9whitepony526]

Man that was very heartfelt. One of the things I love about your channel is that you are so real. There's nothing foney about you, nothing is an act, you are just you.

[@MetinBolatt]

Thank you my dear friend for sharing..l enjoyed watching and l felt myself in relief about something as a musician ..l took my part from this great video .thank you again🙏

[@d3w4yn3]

I've seen plenty of blue-collar workers in this same quandary... if they have a lot of over-time hours open to them, it becomes quite easy to run away with obsessing, to the point of isolating from friends, family, peers, everyone. Isolation causes cognitive dissonance, which threatens mental health.

[@Mujcanal]

100%

[@myhomeonthenet3120]

Great point, well said. There is much I feel sometimes creatives misread maybe what they feel is unique to their own Avenue. As an aircraft engineer for many years before becoming a musician I’ve drawn so much from my engineering life to help other musicians understand points they feel is just linked to being a creative. Much love one and all. Ch’O

[@youKnowWho3311]

I started watching Rhett right around the time I started working in tech from home. I got Burnt bad this year, some due to isolation, which was just part of the job. It's a hard life being locked in a cube with no one at the water cooler to tell jokes to. Especially when most of your days are 12+ hours. YT has been my water cooler. Live streams, etc.

[@vincentkingsdale8334]

Exactly how does isolation cause cognitive dissonance? Im genuinely curious. Edit: maybe they really want the overtime money, but don't feel like working even though they think they should? Is that what you mean?

[@d3w4yn3]

@@vincentkingsdale8334 no, lack of interaction with anyone else makes you feel more and more disconnected from people, sometimes to the degree that nobody helps you keep unreasonable feelings in check, or gives you some kind of feedback on your thoughts and ideas.

[@boomerdell]

Thank you so much for this video and all your great content, Rhett. You are a thoughful, insightful, creative, and decent person who does a great job in all this, including your willingness to share where you are, how it's going, and you don't gloss over the tough parts and rough spots. I wish you all the success on YOUR terms, your way.

[@anthonyhallsworth7113]

Hi Rhett. The part where you say connect with other like minded people really resonated with me. I was professional "jobbing musician" for 20yrs then gave up playing professionally to be with my family as I was always working away from home. I started working for the NHS which I did for 18 yrs till my recent retirement. I have always writen and recorded my own material and thought retirement would give me time for this, but I became more insular and began to record and produce music less and less. I've recently offered to help others record their music and this has re-invigorated my passion for creating my own material again. Thanks for the video.

[@rooster_cogburn1001]

Rhett, thank you for your transparency and allowing us to go along with you on this journey.

[@MarsGuitarOfficial]

Right out my head as well!!! Thanks Rhett 👍🎸🎶

[@TheOneGoodRoad]

Thx for sharing your thoughts. Very sound advice. Videos like these ones is why I even follow certain "creators" . You hit the nail on the head about what KZbin is and what it isn't. With the introduction of KZbin Shorts and the Search engine getting more tailored towards shoving Shorts in your face, it can be frustrating the company direction but with algorithm finding me videos like yours there's hope..

[@alfonzo9]

We all appreciate all that you undoubtedly luv to do, Sharing all aspects of Creating the gorgeous sounds of Music Thxu for not Quitting🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@dividedbytimestudios]

Like normal, one channel makes a video about people quitting, now here comes everyone else on same topic

[@_israelferraro]

Great video! So insightful! I'm a musician myself and started posting videos last year. It's very helpful to hear from someone who's been doing it a while and hearing the takeaways from it.

[@thelastnic]

Thanks for doing this. I do watch episodes and its a quality broadcast and I have learned alot. its alot of work that's taken for granted because you have excellent production skills; video,audio, scripts all top notch.

[@The_Ricardo_Sa]

Loved this video! Thank you for sharing! And for continuing to do this.

[@LDACG]

Glad to know you are not dropping off the platform. I agree with you that YT is a teaching and learning platform. Cheers

[@AgentJayZ]

YT veteran here. Started in 2007. Have followed you almost since your beginning . You are totally correct here. I never quit my day job, and over the past year, I have let go of the idea of "chasing the algorithm" Now, I don't care as much about keeping up to the schedule, I make videos whenever I feel like it, and I am much happier.

[@good_king_guitarman1334]

Good vids too!!

[@cowdudefan1236]

WHO CARES ABOUT MATPAT LEAVING.🤣🤣 MY VIDEOS ARE MUCH BETTER.😁 IM GLAD HES NOT HERE😂😂...

[@stevensmith5626]

Well said Rhett. Keep the excitement. I’ve been a programmer for over 50 years and still love what I do. Looking forward to seeing more from you.

[@GTdesigner]

I appreciate you man. I have a dream job for me and guitar is a hobby that I love, but it is definitely not my goal to make it my job. I’m thankful you took this route and learn things all the time, but my favorite is your new reel time jams. You know what you’re doing, just keep going

[@ReiMonCoH]

KZbin is Advertising. An easy way to target your specific audience and direct them where you want them to go to buy your “product”

[@ourclarioncall]

My conclusion Your product or service is what will make you money . Perhaps make the product first and have it ready to buy Then all your KZbin videos are basically marketing your product (with some fun, community, entertainment etc thrown in)

[@johnhajewski1343]

Thank you! Congrats on your success. Definitely find some peace. Keep going.

[@toddmayer6859]

Thanks Rhett. Like many others .... I've learned a lot from you. Keep on keeping on brother

[@jonasjacobsen9702]

Great video Rhett! Very relatable and much needed for us working in the music business.

[@JeremyDeanMusic]

Great advice! Thank you for sharing!

[@big_ol_ball838]

“Why KZbinrs Are All Making Videos on Why KZbinrs Are All Quitting”

[@mirandacaldwell1292]

Thanks buddy- I don’t wanna be a KZbinr but I find all your stuff interesting and easy to listen to. Found you through Rick B awhile back.

[@TheBloggingMusician]

Thanks Rhett. As someonre trying to get my own channel to the next level this was very informative and helpful for my big picture.

[@bigchrisgulley66]

Bro your doing just fine I haven't been watching your channel for very long actually heard your podcast first but i needed to put a face to the voice and im glad i did ive enjoyed all your content i used to be a gigging musician years ago and had set my guitar down for that time but because of you and all the others I follow here on youtube ive been energized to pick up the guitar again and looking for new sounds to play with and its brought back my creative side again now i just play for myself but im loving it there is so much learn but in short thank you to you and all the others that do this its wonderful to hear and learn new things. Thank you again bro i really appreciate you for sharing.

[@Sixstrings63]

Great insight Rhett, Thanks!

[@mdotto8707]

I've learned a lot from you Rhett and your channel is fantastic! Thanks for all you do!

[@b.c.7296]

Great video, thanks for the encouragement 👍🏻

[@juergenkulmermusic]

I am looking forward to see what you do. I mean there is everyday a new person that sees you the very first time. I think that is the number one reason to keep going if you want to.

[@RafaelAbiSaber]

Thanks for sharing your perspective, Rhett. I've been a subscriber for years and you taught me a LOT. Watching your channel (as well as Beato, Paul Davids, Samurai, etc) is definetely one of the best moments of my day, when I can put my problems aside (depression, anxiety) and forget about them. Can't thank you enough for that: To have something to look forward to

[@mcmlxv9827]

When a person turns a hobby into job, it no longer is a hobby. Some people can deal with it, many lose the joy in the hobby. There are many "you-tubers" that have no creativity or talent but want to make money.

[@wilkeymusic2]

Excellent video brother! You brought up some difficult topics here for creatives and musicians to navigate. It is always a dance "keeping the creative light on" in the midst of making a living and life in general, but your insight here and honesty is so needed and helpful. Bless you for sharing this and continued success for your channel and career. ✊🏽✊🏽

[@ShawnTubbs]

Great video Rhett! Hope you're doing well!

[@SeawellStudios]

Great video! As a fellow content creator that was getting pretty burned out...I really needed to hear this. I appreciate it! 👊🏼

[@DavidLHolzer]

Excellent video! Great message. Thank you for your thoughts, your honesty and your continued creativity.

[@jaygallamore562]

For what it’s worth, you and some of your peers have inspired me. You have taught me to play guitar, to learn other instruments, to learn and love music theory, and to explore other endeavors such as writing music and recording. Do what is right for you but know you have had a large, positive impact on others.

[@crossroads900]

Super awesome Rhett!! I made a comment on one of your videos that was somewhat related to this, and I say Bravo! These platforms are absolutely a privilege, to all of us. Sadly, these kinds of free indulgences come at the price of responsibility, and I say you nailed it my friend. Educating people on these types of sneaky pitfalls especially your last point, in my opinion ultimately could save a life. Barring that extreme, the rest is so good for folks that are looking to educate and expand in ways that we normally couldn't. Love the channel partner, very informative and have learned a lot from you. Please don't stop creating, just keep educating and it will reward.

[@oceancrosby4578]

Nice Rhett, first time i watched one of your videos. Quite happy I did. Thanks.

[@GoldenScalesAudio]

Hey Rhett, this offered some great insight. Thanks!

[@theinsfrijonds]

Great video! I’ve watched quite a few of these videos talking about people quitting KZbin, but this one was far away the one worth my time! Order and strategy almost seem like the antithesis of creativity. The reality is is that the digital bubble burst at the end of 2022 and there’s not as much money being pumped into add sense by advertisers. People have gone from making the content that they want to to pandering to the algorithm. Also, they just completely revamped the algorithm last year. From what I understand, it doesn’t work anything like it used to.

[@micheleparker3780]

Hi Rhett! Just jumping in to say hi; haven't seen you in a long time. Thanks for the info, YT is my primary source of information/entertainment, too.👋🏾

[@dnah2k]

I still think that your “Is Tone Really in the Hands?” video was some of the best creative KZbin content I’ve ever seen. Both the musical and filming format inspired a lot of us.

[@RogerMartinez95]

Thank you so much Rhett!

[@AnniottOfficial]

I may just end up as another spec in the youtube comments section but just want to show my appreciation for you and this channel. You helped me start my journey playing guitar and improve a great deal along the way

[@VesselForHonor]

Rhett, you’ve come a long way on KZbin. I’m glad to have been a small part of your journey the past few years. Great video as always🤘

[@jgeraci1]

Rhett your channel has always been interesting informative and entertaining. I think besides the facts that you are a great player and a very good storyteller you aren’t afraid to let us in on your actual story . That keeps it fresh, entertaining and interesting for both us as viewers and you as a creator. Thanks for what you do!!

[@marquisdeceasd]

Hi Rhett. I'm really glad you tossed this out there as a "forewarning". I'm about 4yrs away from retiring from my shitty 9 - 5 IT job, and I'm already in the process of creating a regionally toured show that has Shakespearean theater segments that preface each musical set for context. (I can explain in a DM). I've always been in cover/original bands in some context or another, been a small time studio musician & shade tree producer ever since 1986. But that day gig always sucked up the lion's share of my life. I've never realized the success you have musical career wise. I was hoping to live off my day job's pension, and then supplement with live show gigs & then produce additional content for "KZbin" once every three months or so. What advice would you give to someone in my shoes? I'm not even sure if "live show" performances are worth it after seeing what Ticket brokers & Large venues are doing to artists. (Cut of the Merch + incidental venue fees you can't get a set price for up front.) It's never been a question of "if". Its when & "how far do I want to take it before the STRESS takes out all the enjoyment and creativity"?

[@ATX0705]

This whole "KZbinrs quitting" thing smells like a monkey-see, monkey-do kind of thing.

[@69sidewinder]

Seeking popular topics and making a video about it....

[@ATX0705]

@@69sidewinder It indeed seems!

[@robg1996]

It becomes work and like many businesses, the hardest thing in the world is sustaining and growing the business. Staying relevant in your business is so difficult. Staying focused is so hard. You’re doing great

[@LowEndUniversity]

New to this channel, and I'm only at 3:48 but I've never seen my own thoughts on being a KZbinr summed up more concisely as a musician who did all the same things beforehand. I know it isn't the core point of the video, but that perspective hit home for me. Cheers, Rhett!

[@BassGtar]

Thank you for your honesty on this subject. Most folks make you think this is all fun but it’s a real job.

[@joshuamessenger]

Tom Scott is the only KZbinr that I know who is quitting, but this is the 5th video I've seen about KZbinrs quitting. lol

[@suede__]

Seriously, one guy quits and everyone makes a video on "people" quitting KZbin.

[@zuperdee]

Tom Scott is NOT the only one. I’ve seen several KZbinrs either quit or announce a restructuring of their content plans recently, including big ones like The 8-Bit Guy.

[@mrelmoresmusiclab]

I'm only a year deep on my YT journey and I am in it for the long haul. The most important thing is to keep the parts you love weaved into everything you do as you move forward. Even if you cannot do it as much as you'd like, you must keep part of passion alive in everything you do. And Rhett is right, KZbin is so hard and you have to work so hard to build it. It is amazing when it starts to happen though. Everyone has something to share. Keep grinding people. And...thanks Rhett on your thoughts on this. I will try to keep all of this in mind as my channel grows. I do LOVE all of it though. But...I'm still a baby KZbinr. haha. And..you are so blessed to have that group of people that are doing what you are doing. Any suggestions on a good way to find them? I do think this is very important. I do feel like I am alone in this adventure. :)

[@joehansonguitar]

Thanks for making this video. As a relatively new creator with a guitar channel that just rolled over 1K subs, I needed to hear this message. I'm not at a burned out stage yet but appreciate the encouragement and advice.

[@SgtJADAN200]

Very well said! I'll add that even starting a career in music is similar. It starts as a hobby or an escape from the everyday struggles. But then it becomes your entire life and it can burn you out. Having a hobby outside of your music career can really help.

[@willudallmusic]

I was pretty sure I didn't want to watch the third video on this topic, but I'm glad I did, cheers Rhett!

[@talkintruthelliotkillian]

great thoughts Rhett!

[@Ambientnauts]

Very thoughtful, thank you for these insights.

[@mikesalmo]

I’m here because I’m a maker and I use hobbies like music and woodworking to keep me from being burnt out. I’m leaning on them extra hard right now. What’s really special about you vs. normal videos is your vulnerability. This wasn’t just a “what you should do” or “why KZbin whatever.” You took your thoughts on that and related that back to what you’ve gone through and are going through. It’s been the best mental health check of my week. I’ve started making sure I’m more open about my issues because you’ve have helped me a few times. Maybe I’ll help folks that think people in my position don’t struggle like they do. And that’s therapeutic as well. Pretty cool. So thank you. Yeah, you’ve helped my playing and entertained me. But you’ve helped me be a little happier in life. And I’m just a random guy on the internet.

[@KennyStMarie]

Very insightful, thanks for sharing!

[@sicknastyflipmaster7]

great thoughts rhett

[@joebiondo6898]

I remember the first video I saw of yours. It was your review of the PRS Silver Sky! Great content, as always.

[@kahlesjf]

Excellent...great insight and genuine...from the heart

[@evanbradleypomeranz]

Rhett, I have to say, this video really hit home for me, as a musician and KZbinr, who has been semi-pro in both, I couldn’t agree more with everything here, the one thing I struggled with was building a network of others who were doing what I was doing