How To Make It As An Artist | Luther Mallory | TEDxStMaryCSSchool

Luther has worked with artists represented by Universal, Sony, Warner, Coalition Music, The JUNOS, Maple, and many other industry leaders. He is the Performance Coach for Canada's Music Incubator's acclaimed Artist Entrepreneur Program, and for the Allan Slaight JUNO Master Class.

[ThePreparedMuslim]

How could this talk not be more popular? This is incredible.

[fused]

You brought me to tears. This is life changing advice and puts words to exactly what i've been feeling for it seems my whole life. Connection really is the thing i'm after. Whether that's with connection with myself or other like minded people, this has made me realise I should take the risk and release the music i make but keep to myself.

[deansworld]

This is the realest thing I've ever heard

[rosequartz]

Making it for me as an artist and a recent widow means supporting myself and my kids without having to lower myself to asking my parents for help paying my rent. But I also believe in making affordable art that ANYONE can buy because to own original art is such a great feeling. I feel stuck between a rock and a hard place.

[angelopeacepower]

Best TED talk ever!
Is about the quality of humans and how we forgot who we really are. Is not about science, medicine or other things that just keep us far from our essence: Peaceful Souls that want to create and share what we love with others.

Thank you Luther!
Best wishes to all POSITIVE CREATORS there. We need you!

[kimmelanson]

Amazing! so PROUD to say that I grew up with this awesome guy from elementary right through high school and he has ALWAYS been such a genuine, kind and talented young man!

[aliyashakirova]

“If you not love me at least hate me” Artist
That’s powerful! Thank you 😍😍

[lalajean]

He's right fitting in is the most terrible, regretable decision i made . When i was little ive been told that grade will define who you are, it will lead to you a successful happy life and as a kid i obeyed them and study hard, i was top 3 and top 2 for how many year on my elementary amd middle school years, high school thats where i struggle to go back at the top, ive becoming a little competitive and judging people if their going to be smarter or dumber than me then until i just gave up i accept the fact that i cant go back up to top 2 and will never go up to top 1 . My friends at that time said to me grades doesnt define who you are, its just a number all people are unique and smart on their own way . Until then i never judge people if their smarter or dumber than me, i said to myself everyone is smart on thier own way and have unique talent . My punishment for fitting in ? I lost my creativity at that time, i never know that i have talent in painting all i know is i know how to sing and dance . I stop dancing because they want me to study hard . Thankgoodness, 2017 all my talent blow off in just one year, i start to practice dancing again and i start to paint water color and in acrylic i start to learn guitar, i start to create beats, learn about music producing, start photography, start to create new hobby like diamond painting . At that time i regret why i didnt enhance and found out all this talent of my but as i think of it im actually thankful that it appear at not little too early and not little too late . Now dont care about people around me . They say i will not be successful as an artist but i know someday, I WILL HAVE A HAPPY LIFE AS AN ARTIST .

[benjamin.barrile]

Profound words from a man who truly understands the artist psyche. Excellent talk.

[AdeFAkamo]

One of the most profound videos I’ve seen in a while.

Usually don’t post in YouTube comments section but just wanted to say I’m grateful to have found this while on my journey 🙏🏿

[arthurjeremypearson]

"there was a billy goat out there somewhere" was that person's " jeans " moment

[KingKobindi]

Dude is mad comfy on stage.. I love that

[muhamadsobirin]

fear being judge is real, sacrifice self just so you can fit in, finding out you are not you anymore. i miss me

[spiceice]

"If you fit in you lose qualities of your self that makes you special."

[chalaspeciale]

So inspiring Luth! I literally cry and get goosebumps every time I watch this. You're incredible!

[asan]

Love this...came at the right time too haha.
I am attending art school but I want to drop out because its making me hate art. I also want to start a business but the doubt/risk of dropping out to learn and grow on my own is killing me!!

[ForrestMortifee]

YES LUUUTHAAA!!! So good to hear you present this material again, it literally changed me bruv and still is. bam Bam !

[Thelocdherb]

This just made me cry, thank you I have the courage

[RozalindMacPhail]

Luther, you are an inspiration to so many of us! Well done!

[charlottem]

I have to choose my a levels next week and so glad I came across this talk. You've genuinely put what I'm worried about into words and it makes me feel less alone. I want to be an artist but I know it's a risk and I think I've decided it's a risk I'm willing to take:)