Make It In Music : The Ups and Downs of a Career in Music (Make It In Music Series, #3)

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.