Getting Started as an Indie Musician with Cory Miller of Season Cove

Everyone has a passion. But what happens when you take your passion public and start building an audience? Corey Miller is doing just that. Corey makes music under the name Season Cove, and he’s bringing his audience into his creative process in a unique way.

In today's episode, Charli, Haley, and Miguel chat with Cory about his decision to open up that creator journey, his creative philosophy, and how he balances passion with the pressure of producing music in public.

“Stories matter more than anything. I would say the pinnacle of the human experience is found in music and in story. And when you can combine those two, you really have something magical.” ~ @corydhmiller

Main takeaways

• [05:45] It’s helpful to have an internal or personal drive when it comes to creativity. Creating to sell your creativity is fine, but if you’re creating for your own personal gain, that removes some of the pressure and can give you space to just create. 
• [13:51] Deciding to pursue your passion as your side-gig rather than a full-time money-maker can take away the pressure to create for anyone besides yourself. 
• [15:26] On the flip side, pressure can be a good thing when it comes to productivity and producing consistent work. 
• [27:27] Sending an evergreen newsletter is a great way for new subscribers to quickly become integrated into your community.

Connect with our hosts

• Charli Prangley
• Miguel Pou
• Haley Janicek
• Cory Miller
  
  

Links

• Watch The Future Belongs to Creators on YouTube
• Season Cove
• Cory on YouTube
• Creator Sessions
• Dermot Kennedy
• Noah Gunderson
• Ingrid Andress
• Bear Rinehart
• Willie Jones
• U2
• Desert Trip
• Bring Me the Horizon
• Eric Friedensohn
  
  

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