Meet Rick and learn more about his life as 'The Six' founder. Part of our Bitesize world of work series.
Working with people that share the same passion is amazing.
Rick started his musical journey at the age of 20 with Delphic, an electronic indie band
Rick remembers that many people in school didn't take him seriously but his "parents were very supportive" and they helped him with his career
His favourite aspect of the job is doing something new every day such as working with different artists or travelling
Rick feels that one of the most important factors to working in the group is having a strong work ethic and having a lot of drive.
What to expect if you want to be a singer-songwriter
What will I get paid? Your income will depend on how successful you become and how much paid work you secure. Remember, a record deal doesn't necessarily guarantee success and success doesn't necessarily mean fame.Where will I work? Initially, you'll probably work a lot from home or the recording studio. You will need to travel nationally or internationally to perform.What are the working hours like? You'll choose your writing hours. Gigs are normally at night and can end very late. On tour, there will be a lot of early mornings and travel.
What qualifications do you need to be singer-songwriter?
What qualifications do I need? None in particular – passion, experience and dedication is more important, although musical knowledge and performance skills could be beneficial.
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