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[MUSICAL HUSTLE] It's wonderful to be here.

Posted: Thu Apr 20, 2017 6:22 am
by BrunoAmadori
Hi everyone! I read the newbie FAQ and I saw that is recommended for newbies to present themselves at 'General Hangout' so here I am :P

I'm Bruno Amadori, from Argentina, a big country at South America. I'm 24 and I started this adventure of composing music at 15, with my first rock band. I play guitar, bass, I sing and play some keys. I'm about to get a grade in sound engineering (hopeful by the end of this year when I present my final work).

Three months ago, I was doing some personal journaling, writing and trying to clarify my mind everyday. But there was one morning that was different. I was really sharp and clear about what I wanted. I wanted to live as a full time musician, no matter the cost. I wanted a musical lifestyle. Since I stated this choice, things started to change. I got fired from my low-paid work that same afternoon, hours after taking this decision! (not exaggerating!, this was a low paid work as a sound technician at a very popular local theater) and the economical needs started to chase me, pushing me to take some hardcore action. I'm a versatile guy, I can work as a freelancer graphic designer, as a freelancer website developer (php, html, css, js), as a sound operator at radio stations, venues, etc... But I wanted to go full musical, NO MATTER THE COST, lol.

Long things short, It has been three months of this and I can't be more grateful. I found TAXI TV on youtube while searching for information about how to live as a production music composer and things are starting to get better and better. I downloaded a looot of those videos to listen to them as podcasts while I travel. At the same time I started working as a busker 5 times per week, 2hs a day at the local metro playing music for the passengers and winning the same amount I was winning at my former work. People really appreciate the value I give, and I really feel HEALED everytime I finish my work routine. I work as a sound engineer for a lyrical pop singer too, which is a work that I enjoy a lot.

Right now I can say that I figured a way to pay my expenses in music related ways and a "5 year plan" (LOL) to adquire financial independence through music. I feel VERY GRATEFUL to TAXI guys for exposing the nature of this system. I have a very humble "lifestyle" because money is tight but I can say that I'm happy.

Speaking of productoin: I'm releasing 1-2 tracks per week, currently studying hip hop cues. I want to have a nice folder called "hip hop" so I can confidently submit to hip hop listings. At the same time I'm starting to produce for RF libraries to earn some money at the short term (corporate, happy upbeat music, mostly).

Thanks for reading guys and I wish you the best on this musical journey!!

Re: [MUSICAL HUSTLE] It's wonderful to be here.

Posted: Fri Apr 21, 2017 1:06 am
by mojobone
Welcome to the forum and best of luck to you.I used to play soccer with some Argentines, and heard nothing but great things about it. Thank god you're not in Venezuela.

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Posted: Sun Apr 23, 2017 5:21 pm
by TerrellBurt
Welcome to TAXI, Bruno! We're glad to have you here and we hope that TAXI can be leveraged for develeopment and growth to take your career where you want it to go!

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Posted: Sun Apr 23, 2017 6:59 pm
by funsongs
Good post, Bruno - welcome to the Community Forums - along the way, and as you pursue your goals.

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Posted: Tue Apr 25, 2017 7:03 am
by BrunoAmadori
Thank you guys for reading and for your words. I hope you are doing well and composing a lot. Best wishes for you.

Re: [MUSICAL HUSTLE] It's wonderful to be here.

Posted: Tue Apr 25, 2017 7:05 am
by BrunoAmadori
mojobone wrote:Welcome to the forum and best of luck to you.I used to play soccer with some Argentines, and heard nothing but great things about it. Thank god you're not in Venezuela.
Woah, amazing. Yep, soccer is a very popular sport here at Argentina. I suck at it though lol. And yes, our brothers at venezuela are having a hard time :(

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Posted: Tue Apr 25, 2017 6:31 pm
by annayarbrough
Hey Bruno, welcome! Sounds like you've got a good thing going. Best of luck to you 8-)

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Posted: Mon May 01, 2017 8:58 pm
by MarkDoyle
Best of luck to you Bruno. I made the decision to do music full time 11 years ago and I currently work 7 days a week playing gigs singing in English and Spanish playing in Nursing homes.

Mark Doyle

viva sus sueños!

Re: [MUSICAL HUSTLE] It's wonderful to be here.

Posted: Tue May 02, 2017 2:00 am
by AmandaJane
Welcome Bruno :)
The forums & Taxi TV are wonderful tools in a serious musician's tool box aren't they ! With you putting in so much hard work and study, I feel sure you will exceed your dreams sooner rather than later :D
Keep us up to date with how things are going :)
Amanda