Make It In Music : The Ups and Downs of a Career in Music

What if the hardest part of your music career isn't the music…but everything that comes with it? Make It In Music: The Ups and Downs of a Career in Music pulls back the curtain on the emotional, psychological, and often hidden struggles artists face behind the scenes - from self-doubt and burnout to jealousy, loneliness, and the haunting silence between the spotlight moments. Whether you're just starting out or decades into your journey, this honest, soul-deep book speaks directly to the heart of the working musician. It doesn't sugarcoat the truth - it honors it. Inside, you'll discover: What it really means when "the dream chooses you" Why post-show depression and emotional whiplash are real How to cope when friends, family — or the industry — don't believe in you How envy, burnout, and loneliness can creep in (and how to heal) Real tools to build resilience, redefine success, and find meaning on your own terms Told from the perspective of a seasoned artist who's lived the grind, Make It In Music is both a survival guide and a love letter - to the performers, writers, singers, musicians, and creatives who keep going when no one's clapping. Includes: * Journaling prompts at the end of each chapter * Access to a digital bonus vault with mental health tools, a motivation playlist, and more * Encouraging words for the days you feel like quitting If you've ever felt like no one understands what it's really like to pursue this path - this book is your mirror, your mentor, and your moment of truth. Read it when the lights go down and you need to remember why you started.