The other day, I went in for an audition. I did just fine. I felt like I sang well, but there is a good chance I won't get it if they're looking for a pop voice more than a classical singer.
When I go to the grocery store, I rarely visit the pasta aisle. It's not that pasta isn't good, I just don't eat it in a regular basis.
It's rare that I go to the News/Politics tab when I'm looking for new podcasts to listen to. I have nothing against those shows, but I'd rather listen to a sermon or business podcast because they are more relevant to my interests and passions.
Your art may not be bad, you just might not be what they're looking for. The temptation here is to change try and change ourselves into what they're looking for. This approach could not be more wrong.
Keep creating your thing.
Keep sharing your art.
Eventually you will find the right job, audience, or customer.
For now, focus on what you can control. Show up. Make stuff.
When I go to the grocery store, I rarely visit the pasta aisle. It's not that pasta isn't good, I just don't eat it in a regular basis.
It's rare that I go to the News/Politics tab when I'm looking for new podcasts to listen to. I have nothing against those shows, but I'd rather listen to a sermon or business podcast because they are more relevant to my interests and passions.
Your art may not be bad, you just might not be what they're looking for. The temptation here is to change try and change ourselves into what they're looking for. This approach could not be more wrong.
Keep creating your thing.
Keep sharing your art.
Eventually you will find the right job, audience, or customer.
For now, focus on what you can control. Show up. Make stuff.
