Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 4 hours ago
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If you're in your 20s and trying to build a life in music, this video is for you. I'm 46, and after two decades of writing, producing, and surviving in this industry, I want to share the advice I wish someone had given me early on. This isn't about chasing fame or going viral—it's about what actually helps you stay in the game.
📬 Want honest, practical advice about building a life in music?
Sign up for my weekly email here: jon-meyer.kit.com
🎹 I make virtual instruments over at Somerville Sounds — if you're into character-rich, human-made tools, take a look: somervillesounds.com
🎥 Watch my Paper Trail films: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwU2LiiGXcf-MZ3_HEPr195YQvukGxO7m
If you're in your 20s and trying to build a life in music, this video is for you. I'm 46, and after two decades of writing, producing, and surviving in this industry, I want to share the advice I wish someone had given me early on. This isn't about chasing fame or going viral—it's about what actually helps you stay in the game.
