3 Lies Middle-Aged Musicians Keep Buying

There are three lies that keep showing up for musicians who are 35+.

The first lie says there’s a universal marketing strategy that works for everyone… if you just find the right expert, the right blueprint, or the right hack.

The second lie creeps in when those strategies don’t work: maybe you or your music just aren’t good enough!

And the third lie? If you’re not grinding like a 20-year-old fueled by naivety and energy drinks … maybe you’re “just a hobbyist.”

In this episode of Scratch Track, we dismantle all three — and talk about what actually matters if you want to build a sustainable music career with limited time and real-life responsibilities.

Because lasting momentum doesn’t come from tactics. It comes from clarity.

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Scratch Track is the podcast for grown-up musicians who still believe in their music — but don’t have time to chase trends, go broke, or burn out.