Proof that you’re never too old?
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Is there something you’ve always dreamed of doing since you were a kid, but then life got in the way?
Maybe you’re thinking “it’s way too late to start” or “I’m just too old” or “I don’t have the time anymore.”
Well, I’m hoping my story about why I started creating music can help you realize that you are never too old to start.
I’m Corey, and if you haven’t been here before, I write songs, perform, sing, play guitar – all that stuff.
Here’s the kicker: I didn’t start doing ANY of it until I was in my 30s.
Completely ignored that side of me for ALL of my 20s. But now? I’ve released a couple albums and played over 100 shows – and this is after never thinking I had a musical bone in my body outside of just being a fan.
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How It All Started
Back in 2008, in my mid-30s, I ran a music blog and podcast called The Melting Pot. I’d get tons of CDs in the mail from artists hoping to get played on the show.
Some stuff was great – like this guy Chris Knight who I still love today (check him out, he’s awesome). But let’s be honest – a lot of it wasn’t good. Some was almost terrible.
I started getting curious. Looking at these artists’ social media (back when MySpace was still hanging on), I saw they had followings despite their music being… well, not great.
I thought to myself, “Well, shit, I can do way better than that!”
From Metal Head to Acoustic Guy
See, I used to be a metal guy. Sold all my gear in college because drinking money seemed more important (ah, youth).
I figured if I couldn’t scream like Rob Halford or shred like Yngwie Malmsteen, what was the point?
Obviously, that was complete BS. The ’90s showed us that deeper voices and acoustic guitars can rock just as hard.
Taking the Leap
It started with playing guitar around campfires. Friends who’d known me forever were like, “Wow, where’d you learn to do that? I didn’t know you could sing!”
In 2008, I wrote my first song, “Change the World.” People actually liked it. So I kept going – writing more songs, booking shows, figuring it out as I went.
Never Too Old to Start
Sure, some friends thought I was nuts at first. I quit bowling league and softball to focus on music.
But a couple years later? I was playing festivals. Those same skeptical friends were saying, “Wow, you were actually serious about this!”
Here’s what blows people’s minds: I did all this while raising three young kids, staying married, and working a full-time job.
Was it easy? Nope.
Did it burn me out sometimes? You bet.
Was it worth it? Absolutely.
That’s why I called my first album “Never Too Late” – because it’s true.
What’s Your Dream?
So what’s your “music”? Maybe it’s actually writing a book or starting a business.
Whatever it is, I want to hear about it in the comments below. Because you’re never too old to start something new.
Just remember: if I could do this, you can chase your dream too.
Hear where it all began, Check out my song “Change the World” – my very first song.
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