why you don't need a backup plan but you do need a plan

Hands up if you've ever heard these statements (or said them yourself).

'I want to be a musician but I've got to have a back up plan.'
'My son is working hard at music but he'll have to have a back up plan of course.'
'A career in music is unrealistic.'
'I'm a poor musician'
'I'm DESTINED to be a struggling musician'

WHOA WHOA WHOA. Stop right there! Lets regroup. 

I'll be honest, I've had those statements drummed into me, and once even believed them myself on some level. 

But they're not true, and here's why:

An entrepreneur, tech student or even law student's ambitions are generally met with approval from others where as artistic pursuits are often met with discouragement, or fear. 

A lot of musicians are programmed from a young age to believe that there has to be a never ending struggle,  that you're somehow more authentic if you are a ‘struggling’ musician.

In reality - anyone who is chasing their dreams in any oversaturated industry is going to need a plan and a strategy. We're all in the same boat.

Looking at the options.

YOU DON'T NEED A BACK UP PLAN...
...but you do need a plan which takes every part of your life into consideration - your happiness, health and finances to think of a few. 

YOU DON'T NEED A BACK UP PLAN...
...but if in effect what you want to do is run your own business, you need to learn skills in that area, or have the resources to hire those that do. 

YOU DON'T NEED A BACK UP PLAN...
...because there are a lot of paths you can go down as a singer/songwriter/instrumentalist. It's important to work hard to be the best you can be, and be honest about your strengths and weaknesses. 

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I hope at the very least I've given you a couple of things to consider when thinking about your musical future.

​Let me know what you think below! 

Keep dreaming, working hard to reach your goals, and enjoying life.
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