What city should I move to?
 

I'm sure this has been asked a billion times. I'm also not sure I'm in the right forum. However, I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions of cities that would be great for pursuing my music career. I grew up around Nashville and I have tried it, honestly, it sucks. Just on a side note, if you're thinking about moving to Nashville for music, DON'T! It's a waste of time!

Anyway, I'm a rock musician, looking to pursue my goals of a rock band. I'm single, got nothing holding me back. I'm considering places to relocate so I can further pursue my career. I'm looking for suggestions. I've thought about Orlando, Fl. The only place I'm not very interested to try is LA. The main reason is its just too far.

Does anyone have a suggestion? Thanks!

Portland/Austin

There you go.

Don't go to Orlando. It's a soul-crushing vortex of bland.

Well i just moved to St Petersburg Florida/Tampa to pursue a music career. Ill get back to you in 3-4 years ad tell you how it worked out.

Do they have like a big sale on guitars in Florida right now?

huh?

What's in Florida where you need to be there to start a music career?

Well i can only speak for myself but I came because of amazing weather and lots of great music schools and jobs.

Portland, Maine.

Besides the Portland/Austin route, Brooklyn is thriving as far as indie goes. i think.

I wouldn't know any in the US, but here in Toronto the indie scene is booming. Same with jazz and classical.

Why do you think that those cities are not good for music careers? Music is the thing, which is loved by the world equally, no matter where you go.

If LA is too far then he's not going to Portland.

Head to Austin or go to NYC. specifically brooklyn area

i assumed nashville to be a bigger music city.

ummm like these guys said make your way to new york or if i were you id head down to texas.

Austin, TX would be my first choice. I've been there several times over the years, and the amount of musical diversity and talent in that city is quite remarkable.
New York City & Chicago are a couple of other cities with a vibrant music scene. I've been to both cities on numerous occasions, and have also been impressed by the musical variety I've seen there.

Music is not loved equally everywhere. Certain sities have a far larger music scene than others. Their is a reason is you want a music job you go to New York/LA/Nashville and a select other few big cities.

It still is I dont know what OP is talking about. I lived there for 3 years and almost moved back instead of coming to Florida. Lots of music schools, and it has lots of different music scenes playing and recording there.

Atlantis. Bit of a flooding problem, but just about all the houses have an amazing view of the ocean.

You got that right. Aside from the major acts constantly coming through, I've got loads of friends in unknown bands that, aside from the millions of dollars worth of equipment to help them sound better, are just as if not better than the big dollar tickets.

Plus we got Buddy Guy. :thumb:

I just saw Buddy again last weekend on a triple bill with Quinn Sullivan & George Thorogood. 77 years old, and he still sounds as amazing as ever!

Wow, great answers. The majority seem to be infavor of Texas.

But here's my theory. If you pick a city that is known for its large music scene, where there are so many people there trying to do the same thing. You will just be another artist in a town full of artists. Big music cities are both strict and jaded when it comes to music. They've seen and heard so much that it takes alot to impress them. But if you choose a city where the music scene is more humble, and not so much known for its music, you might stand a higher chance of being noticed because there aren't a billion musicians there, and you might draw more attention because you will be more "new" and "fresh" to them. Does that make sense?

Correct me of I'm wrong.

You will also be much less likely to get a gig or job.

Louisville, KY is my home town, and has a vibrant and thriving music scene, especially on the heavier side of things, and in the local punk scene. It's not just the music scene, either. The arts in general are everywhere, and local artists of all stripes, genres, and even mediums tend to work together for the betterment of all. As far as I'm aware, the local musicians are accepting of newcomers and open to new ideas, but you have to be aware that local pride is fierce. Louisville is known as "the world's biggest small town" to locals, and that title is apt. Everybody knows everybody else, and if they don't know you, they're best friends with your friend. A brand new musician with no connections here could have a hard time integrating well, unless they really proved that they were bringing some skill to the table.

Anyway, there you go. Hope I was informative enough.

So have we ruled out Orlando for sure? Hopefully not. That seems like a pretty happening city judging from the times I've been there. I'm kind of shocked that its a flop as far as music goes. I just know that I hate Nashville, I've always hated that place. Not just for the musicians, but the people in general. They are weird. No offense to those on here who live there.

Well, I used to live in Orlando and at least in my experience it was pretty crappy. Musically it's known for boy bands, culturally it's a wasteland, job prospects (that aren't minimum wage) are poor, and the people are no picnic either.

Atlanta,US

Boston has always had a great rock 'n' roll scene. It's a young city with lots of college students, a thriving indie club scene and lots of major label talent scouts out to sign talented bands.

To how much of an extent does it really matter these days in the age of the digital and social media era? There are local bands in my city who are so little known that they still have day jobs, yet members of Music Banter have heard of them and listen to them; they are successful overseas but not yet in their own city. Just something to think about I suppose. Anyway, I wish I could give you so recommendations, but unless you are up for a 24 hour flight, alas I can't help you! :P

What about say San Diego where one can receive inspiration from their beautiful surroundings. In this techno age one can launch their career from inside a cave if done properly. It's not where you live so much as what you do to promote your music. Take that fellow who languished about with his career he had a fairly famous Dad off Growing Pains, but all it really took for Robin was a few hotties and a couple of good dancers and a basic middle of the road pop song to become the hit of the Summer.

What kind of rock?

Well, just plain hard rock.

Then move to a city with a tolerance for that, I would say.

I wouldn't go to NYC if you're a white-boy blues band, but maybe Atlanta.

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^ Would love to live there.

It's also totally affordable and the people there get all excited when new musicians move into town. Go for it.

Its difficult to know which city will bring you success in your music career, but I would assume somewhere in Pennsylvania could be great for you. Or if not that, then maybe the one you mentioned, in Florida.

When is the last time you've been to Brooklyn? Hipsters moved in and it's not that affordable as it used to be years ago.

move to boston like the guys from augustana

I thought my post was an obvious joke.
Brooklyn is completely unaffordable, and nobody gives a shit about musicians moving there to try to hit the big time.