Hi, I’m a singer-songwriter, pianist, and producer (Berklee grad). I’ve been struggling to find the right collaborators. Most of the spaces I’ve come across often feel more ego-driven than genuinely creative. Or people that I vibe with make music in a completely different genre(for reference I make R&B, Neo-Soul, Jazz, House Music).
As a female, non-American artist, I’ve also dealt with being undervalued and not taken seriously, even with clear boundaries; weather it’s because men think I want something completely different, of I am looked down on as a female singer, especially when it comes to music production or leadership spaces.
What are some of the things that have helped you to find musicians to collaborate with and navigate these issues?