👋 Hi, I'm Nicholas Roberts. I create and perform music and write this daily blog about creativity, culture, and my life.

I live in Los Angeles with my wife and golden retriever.

Email me: hello@nicholasroberts.io

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Starting out is like building a fire; you start small and gradually ignite larger pieces. You can’t start by trying to burn entire logs or even branches.

The hardest part is getting started, and once you have, maintaining is a different challenge.

Nothing can destroy your career overnight anymore, but starting out is still tough.

To start, you must be innovative and different. Your art must appeal to a specific audience, not everyone.

Constantly hounding people to listen to your music is counterproductive.

No amount of publicity can compensate for substandard work. You have all the tools at your fingertips, but it’s up to you to fill the pipeline.