What does it really take to turn music into your full-time career? In this episode, I’m joined by Coach Emily and our student Chris Murphy—a full-time gigging musician in New York City—who opens up about what it’s *actually* like to build a career in music. We talk about overcoming stage nerves, learning to protect your voice when you’re singing night after night, and how confidence (not perfection) is the key to connecting with your audience. Whether you’re a working artist or dreaming about becoming one, this episode is packed with honest insight and practical tips from someone living the gigging life day in and day out. Tune in for a real conversation about the hustle, the heart, and what it really means to go all in. 📍Mentioned Resource: Check out Murphy’s Lawyer’s website: https://www.murphyslawyer.nyc/ and follow Chris on socials @murphyslawyer.nyc 👉 Want to make practicing easier? Grab our FREE warm up track here: https://lessons.voxtapestudios.com/free-warm-up-track 👉 Want to know exactly what your voice needs to improve? Get a vocal evaluation from our professional coaches here: https://lessons.voxtapestudios.com/vocal-evaluation 👉 Book a 1:1 session with Coach Lara: https://lessons.voxtapestudios.com/trial-lesson 🔔 Subscribe & follow for new episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday!