In this episode of the Music Business Newsletter with Matthew Rix, I received an email from a 26 year old artist from Indianapolis who’s feeling stuck and burned out.
Trey’s been grinding for years, posting freestyles, dropping songs, paying for promotion, and recording in his basement studio, but he feels like nothing’s changing. He’s starting to wonder if he’s just wasting his time chasing a dream that might never happen.
It’s raw, it’s honest, and it’s something almost every artist has felt at one point.
In this episode, I break down:
How to tell the difference between being stuck and being on the verge of a breakthrough
Why consistency alone isn’t enough and what’s missing from most artists’ grind
What you can do when motivation fades and results don’t show up
How to keep your passion alive while being honest about your future
If you’ve ever felt discouraged, unseen, or ready to give up on music this one’s for you.
Got a question about the music industry you want me to answer?
Send me an email at MatthewRix.com.
The more details you share, the better advice I can give and your story might just help someone else, too.
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