Ending My Career Path

You say that you didn't achieve your goal as an artist, but I think you definitely did. You played live in front of crowds, at festivals, and in clubs, and released your own music yourself and on labels. That's quite a lot more than most artists achieve. Being somewhat sad about hanging up your artist hat is understandable. However, don't let anyone, including yourself, say that you didn't achieve that goal. You definitely did, well done.

Hey Jon, I feel you. When I was young I had big dreams to make it big in my field (not music) and I tried in many different ways. I struggled and I failed. I was devastated. I eventually gave up and found a corporate job that fulfilled me personally and brought financial stability. Many years ahead, after a great career into senior mgmt, it allowed me to retire by the age of 50 and chase my dreams. So I started making music for fun and as a hobby. In retrospect I don’t regret any choice I have made. And for my still fairly young retirement age I can now take care of the things I always wanted. So I hope your future will be bright, and no matter what you do, do it with all the passion you got. If you loose passion, change something

I’m 49. I have been producing electronic music for more than 25 years. I consider myself quite good. I promoted dozen of event as well back in the days. But today I do music it for myself as a gift from life….which is the true power of music. The scene is awful nowadays. Once you are free from codes….the real fun begins. I have conserved everything, knowing days are changing and I would have fun in the future with this mindset….which is still the case. I know what is it to produce with half you brain creating the music and the other one worrying about all thé rest….that’s not good. You listened to your inner voice, which is the most important in the end. Cheers.

I'm 40 now, with a wife and a kid! I'm so like you! Everywhere I go, people likes my music and my sets, but it actually demands a lot from me because I need to dig a lot of music that I don't like and perform in a way that I'm not so comfortable. In my country, if I don't do that, I don't perform...simple has that! There are very few events that does not focus on Brazilian Funk or Reggaeton music with a guy screaming to a microphone. In used to love performing, but the night scene since COVID shifted a lot...it is just impressive how the world changed by stopping a couple of months! I'm actually sad about that...I'm sad because I do no longer enjoy the spirit of the night, and I'm sad to have to abandon a carrear that brought me so much joy! We are in a world where the strongest are not the ones that prevail, but the ones that adapts, and I'm not adapting. Just like you, I focus my energy by making music that I really enjoy, and all the little challenges that it brings. Social media ruined the DJ like it used to be, a new type of DJ's emerged, they are crowd entertainers now.

Age speaks for itself. The family has a big role. That's how I feel too. Producing music is much more satisfying now than touring and DJing.

Sometimes letting go of the grandeur is just what you need to elevate the career that is your real passion.

i quit ghost production last month after almost doing it for 5 years. now i am just producing music i like and a job that pays me.

So many people resonate with this. Congratulations. You are free

Damn, i've watching you since 2015.... congratulations on the family and everything new to come. Love you Jon

I feel you. I stopped djing because the scene has changed to something that I don't relate to anymore. I come from an underground Era, playing at after hour clubs where I played music nobody knew but really pushed boundaries and made people have amazing experiences..I remember my last gig people came up to me telling me that I'm truly one of the last djs they heard that play real underground style...it's a shame what has happened ...like you said, big stages and hype music isn't for me...I get it.

5:49 dude u have 139k subscribers, you've achieved reaching 139k people bro. thats an amazing goal MOST youtubers have, and most don't make it :) <3

Came the the exact same conclusion as you few days ago. Im glad im not under some kind of contract. Doing music because we love it is essential to being happy, and not let other people stress you out completely!

I produce music for myself instead of producing for attention I dont get far with this but im happy with it It makes me independent

The way i look at it is, by dropping out of "the scene" we actually take it back. I dont dj any more apart from for myself when i feel like it. I produce for myself and upload to soundcloud when i feel like it. I do it purley just for me when i want and how i want. I dont care if a single person plays my tracks or ever hears me play a dj set again. Ive taken back the scene to what ive always loved about it. Just my view.

Fatherhood does wonders :)

I saw the title of your video and that drew me in to watch. I have never seen you or your channel before, but you have earned my deepest respect for sharing this with everyone. You are showing a wisdom and strength that not nearly enough people show when it comes to what is truly important. I wish you and your family the very best and will be checking out your videos.👍

I've followed your advice for years and I just started djing. This weekend is my first gig of the year at Copa Ultimecapital in Bogotá Colombia and it kills me to watch this video. I hope I can see you in person one day and be at that "higher level" so you can produce a song for me. Heck may be a can make you laugh and convince you to hope on stage together for one last time. You've been a clear example of consistency and professionalism and that is worth gold and diamonds to me. I wish you the best. God bless you!

Totally feel you! Same here starting a family which is the best thing that happened to me! Now onto making the music you want to make without the pressure

There's so much more talent out there playing compared to 20 years ago. Truly amazing talent.this makes competition much more fierce, and the internet is a huge part of the arena.

It was a nice journey. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us. 🙌