ABSTRACT
This chapter describes why someone passionate about making music should turn their hobby into a career. Hannah Trigwell challenges the pre-conceived notion of ‘getting lucky’ and ‘making it’ in the new music industry. Shell Zenner explains how it's important to keep learning and never quit something that you love doing. Tommy Reynolds discusses how he started working with independent band Boyce Avenue as their tour photographer, and how reaching out to work for free can bring you many future paid opportunities. Ashton Miranda describes performing with Ed Sheeran and Robbie Williams during a European stadium tour and Danny Harvey recommends sending out cold emails to find opportunities within the music industry.
