Moving to LA (another one of these posts)
Posted: Wed Oct 20, 2010 3:56 pm
I'm heading down to Los Angeles from my tiny little town in Montana. Its been a long coming as I have wanted to do this for over a decade. I've looked into it so many times. A couple of those times were during my 20's when I made the decision to move but didn't follow through. I've worked 2 jobs and saved up some money over the last 8 months and am feeling like I am ready finally at age 31 (single no kids with a dream of seeing the world playing drums).
I do have a close friend who works in the music industry and she has been encouraging me and helping as I prepare to head that direction. As excited as I am about this move it naturally comes with some fears.
At any rate I know that there are several members of this forum, to include Steve himself, who live in L.A. I know that there are some of you that moved here then relocated to other areas of the country. As such, I am curious if anyone would be willing to give me any advice or suggestions that might be helpful in this transition.
One of my main concerns is my number one priority in finding a job. I've tried to find one while still in Montana and it has been very difficult. People aren't willing to hire me until I'm actually there. So I've decided to go against my good wherewithal and move down to look for work. My friend and I are both looking on craiglist and I may have a sublet/room in a house secured month to month. If I can't find work then this boat isn't going to float and I will have to return to Montana. I will be spending a lot of time searching and I feel confident I can sell myself to get a job. Although I keep hearing that its really TOUGH to find work down there.
Another concern of mine is practice space. I obviously won't be playing my kit in my room since I will have a roomate/s initially. I should be good to practice on pads though and will be doing plenty of that. But I just can't help but wonder what you guys do. I am a disciplined practitioner and being restricted to pads makes me cringe. But that might my only option for a while.
Lastly, if anyone knows of any job leads or rooms for rent please let me know. Also, I would love to hear any stories of similar journeys that anyone else has taken. Thanks!
Isaac Lee
I do have a close friend who works in the music industry and she has been encouraging me and helping as I prepare to head that direction. As excited as I am about this move it naturally comes with some fears.
At any rate I know that there are several members of this forum, to include Steve himself, who live in L.A. I know that there are some of you that moved here then relocated to other areas of the country. As such, I am curious if anyone would be willing to give me any advice or suggestions that might be helpful in this transition.
One of my main concerns is my number one priority in finding a job. I've tried to find one while still in Montana and it has been very difficult. People aren't willing to hire me until I'm actually there. So I've decided to go against my good wherewithal and move down to look for work. My friend and I are both looking on craiglist and I may have a sublet/room in a house secured month to month. If I can't find work then this boat isn't going to float and I will have to return to Montana. I will be spending a lot of time searching and I feel confident I can sell myself to get a job. Although I keep hearing that its really TOUGH to find work down there.
Another concern of mine is practice space. I obviously won't be playing my kit in my room since I will have a roomate/s initially. I should be good to practice on pads though and will be doing plenty of that. But I just can't help but wonder what you guys do. I am a disciplined practitioner and being restricted to pads makes me cringe. But that might my only option for a while.
Lastly, if anyone knows of any job leads or rooms for rent please let me know. Also, I would love to hear any stories of similar journeys that anyone else has taken. Thanks!
Isaac Lee