In my short time as an adult, I’ve been able to try different roles & wear quite a few different hats in the music industry. Obviously, nothing completely life-changing has come around (yet), but I’ve done many jobs in the form of music journalism, being a label rep/intern, producing for several years & much more. With that being said, all of these jobs have taught me similar lessons about the music industry business as a whole. There are many stories you hear about the field that are exaggerated or simply not true, but there are still some things that remain true. Thankfully today’s music industry at least provides different options for music creatives who don’t seek a career in the industry or desire mainstream success.

2024 has been a wild time in multiple ways & I think many people are experiencing some level of burnout as we close the year out. There’s this quote I love about burnout from Michael Gunger that summarizes the feeling perfectly: “Burnout is what happens when you try to avoid being human for too long." Overall I feel grateful for the position I’m in & opportunities I have. But anyone who knows me personally can attest to how much work I do on a 24/7 basis lol. Naturally, anyone on a busy schedule needs to take breaks & practice some level of self-care when possible.