Aug 27 • General discussion
4 years ago, I had no idea where this path would take me 🎹🚢
Around this exact time, four years ago, I came across a random Facebook ad. An agent was offering a piano vocalist contract on a cruise ship.
I was struggling financially. I was trying to find gigs, teaching piano (and honestly hating it), and I remember thinking: “Why not? Maybe this could be my way to finally feel like a professional musician — get experience, save money, and find the peace of mind I’d been craving.”
The agent told me I needed 150 songs. At the time I only had 40. So I worked 6–8 hours a day, every day, for three weeks straight. I was exhausted. I wasn’t even sure I’d get the contract. And back then, there wasn’t much information about cruise ship life — I was scared of the unknown.
But I did it. I built my repertoire, made my video, and as soon as I was ready, I got my first contract.
Looking back now, that decision changed my life. Those 150 songs soon became 450, and along the way I:
🎶 Gained incredible musical experience
💶 Saved tens of thousands of euros from contracts
🌍 Met amazing people and built friendships around the world
🚢 Visited hundreds of places — all while being paid to do what I love
Now I’m at a different chapter: helping other musicians on their own journey, whatever success looks like for them.
But looking back, I’m deeply grateful I took that leap. It was terrifying and uncertain at the time, but it gave me everything I needed to build the life I have now.
👉 If you’re at the start of your journey, just know: the hard work does pay off, even if it feels impossible in the moment.
✨ By the way — in 3 hours from now we’re having our first Community Call! I’d love to see you there, with or without your camera. You’ll find the link in the event on Skool.
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4 years ago, I had no idea where this path would take me 🎹🚢
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