This Is How I STARTED Making Music For A Living

Do you currently pursue a creative passion or lead a creative life? OR maybe you've thought about picking up music making or something of the sort and don't know really how to get your bearings. The truth is, neither did I and in this video I list off things from my personal career from things that helped me get started years ago, and ending up describing what I would do nowadays in 2026 if I had to completely restart everything from scratch. 0:10 Hey! 1:10 What got me interested in music 4:38 Two types of Professionals in Creative Fields 7:20 How I actually STARTED Producing 8:38 College + Finding a way INTO the Music Industry 12:55 Saying Yes instead of No 14:38 The PROS and CONS of Full-Time Creative Work 16:21 If I had to start all over again with NOTHING 🚨Like what you see here? Feel free to like this video, comment, and subscribe for future content. To stay connected, please feel free to follow me on socials like Instagram and TikTok: https://linktr.ee/jakeproduces.wav 🚨Are YOU looking for someone to collaborate with or work with for your next musical project? Please check out the bookings form available on my website here: https://www.jacobwilliamsprod.net/ Want anything else covered on this channel in the world of music? Please let me know in the comment section below! Words: music production, songwriting, mixing, mastering, arrangement, songwriting tips, production tips, music industry advice, music help, how are songs really made, how to write songs, how to produce songs, how to mix, how to master, songwriting advice, production advice