Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Amerian. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.

Amerian , looking forward to hearing all of your stories today. We’d love to hear about when you first realized that you wanted to pursue a creative path professionally.

1) I first wanted to pursue being a creative at a young age professionally — but the truth is, it felt bigger than a want. It was a pull, a fire, something in me that refused to stay quiet. Even as a kid, I wasn’t just dreaming about creativity… I was studying it, chasing it, shaping my whole world around it. I knew early on that I wasn’t meant to just watch art happen — I was meant to make it, live it, and grow into it with
Everything I had

Great, appreciate you sharing that with us. Before we ask you to share more of your insights, can you take a moment to introduce yourself and how you got to where you are today to our readers.

2) I’m Amerian — an independent music artist, storyteller, and creative who learned early on that art wasn’t just something I loved… it was something I was called to. I’ve been journaling, writing, and creating since I was young, long before I ever stepped into a studio. I didn’t grow up with access to the “perfect setup,” so I built my own lane. I recorded my first songs in a car, using whatever I had, because the passion was bigger than the circumstances. That hunger shaped me. It taught me resilience, resourcefulness, and how to trust my own voice.

Today, I’m not just an artist — I’m a creator who blends music, storytelling, and visual identity into a brand that feels intentional, emotional, and real. I’m also studying plumbing in college, which surprises people, but it’s part of my dual identity: I’m building a future with both my hands and my heart. That balance is what makes my story different.

Looking back, are there any resources you wish you knew about earlier in your creative journey?

Resources I Wish I Knew About Earlier

There were so many tools, communities, and opportunities I had to discover on my own — often by trial, error, and pure determination. Looking back, a few resources would’ve made my early creative journey smoother, faster, and less overwhelming.

🎤 1. Local Creative Networks & Open Mic Communities

I didn’t realize how many local spaces existed where artists could perform, connect, and grow. Early on, I thought I had to wait for someone to “find” me. In reality, there were open mics, showcases, and creative meetups that could’ve helped me build confidence, stage presence, and relationships much sooner.

These spaces aren’t just about performing — they’re about being seen, being heard, and being part of something bigger than yourself.

💰 2. Free Artist Grants & Funding Opportunities

I wish I knew earlier that there were legitimate grants for independent artists — money you don’t have to pay back. When you’re self-funded, every studio session, cover art, and promo dollar matters. Grants could’ve helped me invest in my sound and visuals without stretching myself thin.

Learning how to apply, how to pitch myself, and how to present my story was a game-changer — but I had to learn it late.

🎧 3. Affordable Recording Tools & DIY Production Knowledge

When I started recording in my car, I didn’t know there were budget-friendly tools, apps, and techniques that could’ve improved my sound without needing a full studio. I had the passion, but not the technical roadmap.

Knowing about:

• entry-level mics
• free DAWs
• mixing basics
• vocal chain templates

…would’ve saved me so much time and frustration.

🤝 4. Platforms That Spotlight Rising Creatives

There are magazines, podcasts, blogs, and digital platforms that want to feature new talent — I just didn’t know where to look. Being featured in Bold Journeys showed me how powerful visibility can be, but I wish I had tapped into those opportunities earlier.

Exposure isn’t just about going viral — it’s about telling your story in the right rooms.

🧭 5. Mentorship & Industry Guidance

I didn’t grow up around people in the music industry, so everything I learned came from self-teaching, observing, and experimenting. A mentor — even an online one — could’ve helped me avoid mistakes, understand contracts, and navigate branding with more clarity.

Sometimes you don’t need someone to open a door for you — you just need someone to show you where the door is.

📚 6. Creative Business Education

I wish I knew earlier that being an artist is also being a business. Understanding:

• branding
• marketing
• audience building
• release strategy
• budgeting
• content planning

…would’ve helped me move with more intention instead of figuring it out piece by piece.

What’s a lesson you had to unlearn and what’s the backstory?

For a long time, I believed readiness was something you earned — that you needed the perfect setup, the perfect timing, the perfect confidence, or the perfect resources before you could call yourself an artist or take your dreams seriously. I thought I had to be more before I could become anything.

The Backstory

Growing up, I didn’t have access to studios, mentors, or a creative community. I didn’t have the equipment or the environment that most people associate with “real artists.” So I convinced myself that I had to wait — wait until I had money, wait until I had connections, wait until I had everything figured out.

But the truth was, waiting was just fear dressed up as preparation.

When I finally started recording in my car, using what I had, something clicked. I realized that readiness isn’t a moment it’s a decision. The more I created, the more I learned. The more I showed up, the more doors opened. And the more I trusted myself, the more my voice grew.

That shift changed everything. It taught me that:

• You don’t become ready first — you become ready by doing.
• Perfection is a trap; consistency is the real power.
• Your circumstances don’t define your potential.
• Your story is stronger when you start from where you are.

Why It Matters Now

Unlearning that belief allowed me to grow into the artist I am today — someone who moves with intention, not hesitation. Someone who balances plumbing school and music without feeling like one disqualifies the other. Someone who understands that creativity isn’t about having the perfect conditions; it’s about having the courage to begin.

It’s the reason I’m proud of my journey — because nothing about it was handed to me. I built it step by step, moment by moment, choice by choice.

Contact Info:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amerian09?igsh=MWJqZDlmc2NscXo1aQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1ijhDFzKY3/?mibextid=wwXIfr
• Soundcloud: https://on.soundcloud.com/rwO3zkTYNstQDzAxoU

Image Credits

Amerian