We can’t do it all alone. I can’t do it all alone. And that’s why most times we (instrumentalist) need that push, support and encouragement from our friends and families to keep doing the things that we love.

We’ve been told to get a real job coz playing an instrument is not a profession, it is something you do for fun. We hear things like “is this what you want to do your whole life”, “can you build a house or buy a car from playing an instrument”, “no one makes a living from their talent”, “forget about this and pursue a real career” etc.……… I am pretty sure some of us have heard things we like this.

And due to societal pressure, lack of support and encouragement from the people that we love and serve, some who are making little to nothing from playing the drums, have made the decision to learn a skill, get a job or start a business.

But the fact that we doing this other thing (job, hustle, business) doesn’t mean we want to stop playing or doesn’t mean we are just going to give up on our dreams. We love music. We love to play. But to keep doing this, we need that push, that ginger, that support and encouragement from friends, families, colleagues, mentors and even our pastors.

Like and share the videos we put out. When we tell you about our dreams and our goals as an instrumentalist, be kind enough to show your love and support. Some of us have come to terms with the fact that we might not make a living as an instrumentalist. And that is okay.

Whether its our profession or not. Whether we make money or not. Just be there to show your love and support. Whether online or offline, it doesn’t matter. Lol. Just be there.

#Peace