We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Rxcch a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.
Alright, Rxcch thanks for taking the time to share your stories and insights with us today. I’m sure there have been days where the challenges of being an artist or creative force you to think about what it would be like to just have a regular job. When’s the last time you felt that way? Did you have any insights from the experience?
Yes, I am happy as a creative. Each year, I learn valuable lessons that continue to prepare me for future opportunities so this keeps me going.
No, I don’t think about this often because I know that experience quite well. I started working at an early age which taught me independence during High School.
Working throughout my university years, alongside my music degree, was challenging. It was like which one is more important?
How to spend my free time after working? With family ? Focusing on myself? Having fun with friends? Spending time with my significant other? Creating and developing music outside of my daily classes?
That period taught me how to prioritize, make sacrifices, and prepare for what it means to fully be my own boss, which is something i prefer.
So the challenges that I may come across while working the “irregular job” as a creative are manageable and I PREFER these challenges – lol-
Rxcch, before we move on to more of these sorts of questions, can you take some time to bring our readers up to speed on you and what you do?
My name is Rxcch—short for “Rach.” I am a musician who grew up in a deeply musical family of singers and instrumentalists, with roots primarily in the church. This early exposure introduced me to genres such as gospel and Jazz. With music constantly filling our home, I became curious about the sounds I was hearing, which ultimately led me to pick up an instrument.
I attended York University, where I earned a Fine Arts Degree with a concentration in music, focusing on Classical and Jazz Piano. In my final year, I began collaborating with music producers, whom I connected with through Social Media by sharing my Piano Covers of popular R&B and Hip Hop records. Through my brother and a friend, I was introduced to my first DAW, Logic Pro X. This opened the door for me to experiment with chord progressions and melodies, sparking my passion for creating beats and instrumentals.
This has allowed me to connect with other musicians and has lead me to participate in records that I am proud of, session collaborations, and opportunities to work with other musicians locally and in different parts of the world.
Perhaps my ability to work well with anyone sets me apart ? When I walk into a session, I leave all egos at the door. I take the time to listen, learn, and understand my clients’ needs before offering my creative input.
Being open to feedback and constructive criticism has allowed me to stay busy and grow. Creating with people you’ve never met isn’t always easy—you can’t control the preconceived notions others may have—but you can control your attitude, professionalism, and how you show up in the room.
I am grateful for my classical training as well. It has allowed me to easily communicate with other musicians in the room. The understanding of this world was instrumental in my development and allowed me to be able to feel confident when working as a session musician.
I’m incredibly proud of the community I’ve built through the music I’ve shared and the impact it has had on others. It’s an honour to connect and collaborate with producers and musicians who once inspired me from afar—back when I was simply discovering music while listening in my car.
Are there any resources you wish you knew about earlier in your creative journey?
As a Music Producer, I do wish I had entered the industry with more music business knowledge and understanding of what terminology to research. Greater awareness of the resources available to help me understand the business side of the music industry. Learning how the industry operates behind the creative scene would have helped me navigate my early career with more confidence and intention.
Is there something you think non-creatives will struggle to understand about your journey as a creative?
I think whats hard for non-creatives to understand is that our creative process is also our job and also as source of enjoyment. Creatives fuel how they will build their legacy and future financial stability through their art.
The early stages of the creative journey are often very challenging. While we live in an age where social media has made access and visibility easier than it was in the early 2000s, new challenges still exist—ones that are specific to the era we’re in.
So, overall, I believe these challenges are what shape the journey, build resilience, and ultimately make the process meaningful.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://linktr.ee/rxcch?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnTidAFZV3ob837aMAFNLEEJOAADhJcTbWUGyVAI_TbLI0LJYPfe9OLsmwDLM_aem_FEPJ1pqc1vPEPoQrfjgNag
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rxcch
- Youtube: https://youtube.com/watch?v=agm7jEYCCRA&embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Flinktr.ee%2F&embeds_referring_origin=https%3A%2F%2Flinktr.ee&source_ve_path=MjM4NTE
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