Why Artists Need Community

I still remember the moment I realized I didn’t have to do it all on my own.

For many years, I had questioned my role in the world as a musician. Sure, I loved playing violin, but I only ever had a vague sense that it was an important thing to do. I often felt weighed down by our society’s messages that the arts are kind of frivolous, mere entertainment and objects of luxury.

To make matters worse, I didn’t feel like I had a juicy-enough outlet for my music, one that could inspire me to new creative heights. Weddings and background gigs, while useful for paying the bills, just weren’t doing it for me.

The result was that I often felt a gnawing anxiety and sadness. I wondered if my choice to become a musician was a mistake, after all.

Then I got a taste of real community.

I attended a retreat in the mountains of North Carolina, where I got to meet other fans of one of my favorite authors. We spent four glorious days together, camping, meditating, deeply exploring the state of the world, and generally having a blast. Surrounded by creatives of all kinds and backgrounds, I felt truly at home.

During the retreat, I played violin constantly. I put on a solo performance, played with other gifted musicians who attended, and jammed around the campfire. The other retreatants were so happy to receive my music that playing for them felt like a dream come true.

I left that retreat buzzing with inspiration: I really felt like we could create a more beautiful, harmonious world together.

And then I went home.

In the weeks that followed, the old feelings came back and longed for a way to find that sense of community and inspiration again. But without a real community, this felt nearly impossible. 

Self-care wasn’t sufficient. Nor was practicing violin more. No matter how much I meditated, took walks in nature, or tried to compose new pieces, I simply couldn’t find that same sense of connection I enjoyed in the mountains. I just couldn’t do it on my own.

Then I realized that I didn’t have to. 

I realized none of my challenges were made better by trying to fix them on my own. I was more creative and happier when I had community. With community, creating and gigging felt effortless.

Moreover, with community, I didn’t even worry whether my music mattered. It was just so clear that what made my music matter was community, togetherness, and belonging. 

Community was the missing key. It helped me tap into a deeper purpose, find creative inspiration, and make art that mattered.

I know I’m not alone in my longing for community. I’ve spoken with countless artists and musicians about their challenges over the past couple years, and one of the most common themes is that of isolation. We feel alone in our struggles and don’t have the community support to make our burdens easier.

This is why I created the Soulforce Arts Community. 

I want to bring together artists and musicians of all kinds and abilities to revitalize our creativity, discover a deeper artistic purpose, and make art that matters – together.

Alone, finding the creative fulfillment we desire is difficult and effortful. Together, it’s effortless and fun. 

What happens in the Soulforce Arts Community? It’s way more than an online forum where anonymous people post memes.

It is an artistic learning platform that offers the transformative power of connection. In it, you will discover workshops in creativity, masterclasses the Alexander Technique, member showcases, opportunities to collaborate, and a supportive environment in which to unlearn “trying hard” and thereby channel your creative Soulforce.

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After that, pricing reverts to $39/mo.

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