Is music your passion or your side time hustle?

I have had the pleasure to meet with numerous up and coming artists that say that music is their passion.   Yet, they have all of these other jobs and dreams that seem to get in the way. Sometimes these side hustles are excuses because they aren't getting to where they want to be in the time that they want to get there. I always ask what their ultimate goal is when dealing with music. Many just want to be heard around the world, others want a Grammy, and most want the fame and fortune. My question to them is, is it your passion though and are you putting in the work to get what you want. This goes to the old saying of "do what you love and you will never work a day in your life."

The secret to your success is having passion. Having a passion for something means that no matter what happens, you still believe that your dream is possible. No one and nothing can stop you from reaching your goal. "Passion mandates that you get back up and keep moving." You have to have the passion to do what you do in order to make it as an artist. Many artists want the easiest way to the top. So they hire a manager, PR, marketing, assistant, etc., way before they need them. They don't want to do the work themselves. What most up and coming artists need to realize is that you don't need a manager if you have nothing to manage.

Let your passion drive you. It will cause you to do the work that is needed no matter the cost. Your passion should be so strong that you want to learn each persons job. This will help you in the long run when it is time to hire that manager or PR person. You will know what to look for and what should be brought to the table. Passion will allow you to get out what you put in. If you put in the hard work, time, and dedication, your career will prosper. There is no easy way to do anything. There is a right way and a wrong way. Choose to follow your passion and not just what makes you money in your spare time.