Comments on: Are You Too Old to Make It?

By: DiZ-E Da BlacKat

DiZ-E Da BlacKat — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 21:04:40 +0000

This jus encouraged me to do more with myself. I am about to be 39 in May and I feel like this is the “GO ALL OUT or nothin. But if it doesn’t happen this year then I can dream for next year and I got that many more people screaming my name. I have a TV Show “Wat It DoTV!!!” on Comcast Community chnl 26. It comes on every Saturday nite @ 10:30p with my associates (DGood) TV show “ValleyStreets” on at 11a. However, having your own TV show is alot of work and without support and help, jus like the woman who performed and didn’t give her name or websites (youtube/209valleystreets) no one would know me and I wouldn’t have over 10,000 viewers. But the music and media world is what has made me and it’s my LIFE… I CAN”T see me ever too old for any aspect of it period.

By: Peter McGowan

Peter McGowan — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 21:08:14 +0000

Thanks Scott. I needed that!!

By: Junior

Junior — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 00:17:41 +0000

I turned 57 yesterday! I knew I wasn’t going to “make it” when disco became big. Then came the boredom of punk followed by the even more boring 80s-MTV fashion music, and my soul and self-respect compelled me to remain true to myself and play ONLY music that spoke through me – trends, A&R, managers, demographics, and labels be damned. I haven’t made a living from music but I’ve enjoyed playing the stuff I love, and right now I’m enjoying it as much or more than I ever have. A large portion of the reward comes from the knowledge that the joy I get is backed up with integrity. I’ve made it in terms which make sense to my internal method of evaluation, though someone else might wonder why I continue. And NO, I don’t play country or classic rock! This is my own story. Your results may differ, but in any event, KEEP PLAYING.

By: FuzzySoulTiger

FuzzySoulTiger — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 22:03:46 +0000

I turned 40! I was worried because I am a child of 80′s music and videos living in a new decade where today’s music and sensibilities makes me feel a little out of place. I like coming back to this article to feel reinspired. After all, Tina Turner’s bright solo star rise happened later in life, so why not for all of us! I believe there is an audience out there for everyone and every choice of music. – Fuzzy Soul Tiger

By: Curtis E. Barlow

Curtis E. Barlow — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 22:52:43 +0000

Thank You ! …….Everyone needs encouragement no matter how old !

By: Are You Too Old to Make It? | Mad Musicians for Hire

Are You Too Old to Make It? | Mad Musicians for Hire — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 04:16:52 +0000

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By: Bruce Levi

Bruce Levi — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 18:11:01 +0000

This is absolutely True! Very encouraging…. I just made 30. lol

By: Nick C.

Nick C. — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 22:04:39 +0000

I’m turning 35 in April and have been feeling the weight of this question for the past several months now. Having had a few different opportunities, or ‘breaks’ that I didn’t pursue for various reasons in my early 20′s, I’ve often wondered if I made the right decisions and if it’s too late to continue pursuing my dreams. This post encouraged me greatly.
You’re really never too old to build relationships with people regardless of their age. If music is truly ‘tangible expressions of our emotions’ then you ALWAYS have an opportunity to share your music and build relationship with an ever growing base that appreciates and enjoys your gifts. A month ago I did some music at a College here in Florida and was really touched by the authentic positive response I received. I think with the internet and social networking, virtually ANYTHING is possible. It may not look like what you wanted it to look like, but heck, WHAT DOES now?

By: D.S.L. of Dog's Lick Studio

D.S.L. of Dog's Lick Studio — Sat, 12 Mar 2011 17:00:09 +0000

Brilliant advice for any dog,… old or new!

By: ThomF

ThomF — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 16:58:25 +0000

I have just two words…Willie Nelson! What a show he puts on and at his age he stil racks up well over a hundred dates a yeasr!!!