From Cassette Tapes to Stages

This chapter explores the speaker's early journey as a musician, marked by their unconventional beginnings and the challenges of navigating the music scene in San Francisco from 1998 to 2002. It highlights their determination to create and share music despite obstacles, including a changing landscape where DJs dominated small venues. The chapter culminates in a transformative decision to move to Southern California, where they faced the realities of pursuing a music career while honing their craft.