Real Talk: Work, Gigs, Teaching… and Burnout
Late nights, early starts, constant work — being a musician can be relentless. Here’s an honest look at managing workload, energy, and recovery.
Six weeks without a full day off. Late-night gigs. Early mornings. Teaching. Admin. Trying to use every spare moment productively — in the car, between lessons, waiting around. On paper, that sounds efficient. In reality… it’s exhausting. ⸻ What this teaches Being productive isn’t the same as being well. There are a few things that matter more than squeezing in extra work: * Proper rest (not just scrolling on your phone) * Looking after injuries before they get worse * Being present with the people you care about * Actually enjoying the work when it’s there Because this career — gigging, teaching — isn’t guaranteed forever. ⸻ Quick takeaway 👉 Use your time well 👉 But don’t forget to recover as well