Why I QUIT My 6-Figure Music Production Business

This video is dedicated to my mentor, Chris. Rest in peace.

[darklabelmusic]

Took me a long time to finally release this one. Thanks for watching and hope it helped you in some way.

[donzabonanza]

I worked a session musician for like 10 years but ended up having to go back to the ‘real world’ for like 8 years.

A soul crushing experience indeed when you meet people in offices and corporate who literally have zero interests, goals or ambition.

[BrodieKellyMusic]

dude this video got to me, this music industry is so tough man. Thanks for sharing your story bro!

[Coskunmusic]

Man, for the first time I have found a real video talking about being a music producer... Thank you

[FinalfixMusic]

I worked for 14 years to become one of the best neurofunk producers in the world.
Not saying I am, but I managed to release on my favourite labels, work with my idols, and get the respect from people I look up to in the music scene.
And then it also hit me, the empty feeling. That's when I decided to turn my goal into "gratitude". So that no matter which smaller goal or milestone I achieved, I would not be taken over by emptiness, but by gratitude. Still working on it!
If anyone needs mixdowns or mastering. Hit me up.

[NORBZMUSIC]

This. Was. Awesome. I'm going through my biggest blessing in my career last 4-5years, totally changed my life. It's a blessing yes but it's also scary, weird, lonely at the top, there's no help for once you're up here just traps.. I've also been a lifelong studio-junky/creative kid and I've only had success 3 times, usually a nice spike, this time it's more like a mountain and still growing. I can relate to the deadends, walls, speedbumps, etc. that's why it's so f'n rewarding when things finally line up and work. Props for being vulnerable and telling your story.

[shanebyrns]

Wow! Daniel, Thank you for sharing your story. This video came at the right time for me and this is such a massive encouragement and a truth bomb that I need to hear. That last little nugget is what hit me the most. Thank you.

“Seeking validation through success will NOT fill that void inside of you. And whatever will fill that void, probably won’t come from work or money at all, that will have to be found somewhere else.”

[AdamStantonMusic]

Really appreciate stumbling upon this vid. Super inspirational! Thank you for sharing it with us!

[KristenMcNamara]

This is why I left LA, NY, Nashville and moved to Key West 13 years ago to make music and get paid to do so while enjoying where I live. ❤ Anyone out there searching for what to do, Hang in there you’ll find your path!

[jayrencemusic]

So great hearing your story laid out like this man. I've always heard the pieces but never laid out chronologically like this. Thanks for sharing!

[xjmmyx]

Blessed that you’re still here to tell the tale Daniel. You should be so proud of what you’re doing & this is only just the beginning.
The industry needs more people like you to create more clarity in this world of smoke and mirrors.
You’re truly doing gods work 🤍

[iansmirna]

Ironically enough, in my west european country, just surviving and being a musician at the same time seems a lifetime achievement. Never dared to have any other goal or even less having a "career".

[natejohnson]

Bro, I'm proud of you for being vulnerable & opening up with your story in this one! Well done. 👏

[DoctorOscillatorMusic]

Really interesting, as a 15 year old who is making music and will continue to follow my passion when I get older this was genuinely something that I’ll remember 🙌🏻👏🏻

[RipThru]

I’m not in the music industry, just a consumer of it, but this is a real story and took guts to share it. Thanks for doing so and best wishes going forward with this or whatever you choose to do.

[ninjasharkstudiosandmerch]

Your story is moving and I really appreciate your vulnerability! I've been in some very VERY dark places myself. Thank you.

[philiphjelmstedt]

As a 23 y.o. producer doing this everyday for years and recently been physically burnt out I've learnt lots about myself. It's not often I hear about stories like yours. Thanks for sharing!!

If you need any help with your work I'm happy to assist. We need more mental health talk in the music industry. Again Inspiring! Love from Sweden.

[petebogaards]

Thanks for sharing and being so open about your road to working in the music business. All the best for you in the future.

[taviqmasteringonline]

I'm thankful to hear your story. Addressing voids are about the toughest things you can do in life!

[MichaelDaughtryMusic]

The last part is SUCH TRUTH, and even (or especially) older musicians like myself need the reminder! Thank you for all you do!!!