What does it actually look like to pursue a passion for music? Listen to Justin's story about scrapping together gigs, finding a community, landing steady stand-ins, and all of the challenges and successes along the way. We also explore SoFar Sounds, an intimate music experience in over 400 cities and growing, and learn about Justin's newest project to bring musicians together in the Charlotte area. Full of applicable lessons to any craft, this conversation will inspire beginners to take the first step and the experienced to master their art form.

Guest Bio: In high school, Justin sang in the choir and the a-cappela group. At Bucknell, he joined and led an A Cappela group and sang in a shitty cover band, while he majored in business and went on to work a sales job after school. A year later, he moved to Chicago to focus on music full time - he started writing music, started a rock band, played weddings, corporate gigs and proposals. Justin was paying the bills through tutoring, substitute teaching, playing weddings and other hired gigs. Then, he was lucky enough to come across a great opportunity in Charlotte.

Social Accounts: 

• @jmbxmusic
• JamBox (Facebook)
• @honeystonemusic 
• @justinelliotmusic
• Justin Elliot (Facebook)
• Justin Elliot - Spotify 
• Justin Elliot YouTube
• Justin Elliot on Apple Music

Mentioned in this Episode:

• Middle C Jazz
• The Evening Muse
• Neighborhood Theatre
• COVID Music Relief Fund
• SoFar Sounds
• SoFar Sounds Listening Room
• Gig Salad
• The Bash
• Aqua Building
• Mandolin Orange
• The Count Rockula Podcast
• Chicago Diner
• Lula Cafe
• Mercury Lounge
• FYT Virtual Assistants
• Live Your Values Podcast
• LYV on Facebook
• LYV on Instragram

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