Today we’d like to introduce you to Sudie Abernathy.
Hi Sudie, so excited to have you with us today. What can you tell us about your story?
I started singing and writing music when I was about four years old in Keller, TX. As I moved around all over Texas, the US and eventually overseas in the UAE, I continued my vocal training in various genres including jazz, pop, musical theatre, to a degree in Vocal Performance in Opera. When I was in university at SMU, I started producing my own music and when I graduated, I was connected with my current manager who supported my work and vision and I am where I’m at today because of her and my family and friends who always believed in me.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
Being in the arts is not an easy path if you look at it financially. That’s really the biggest issue. Especially here in the states, There’s not a lot of funding for it and we don’t get paid the best unless you’re in commercial work. The US is all about capitalism. So mental health, which is directly tied to creative expression, is kind of at the bottom of the totem pole in terms of importance here. It either has to be a hobby, or you have to make it your career. I have wholeheartedly chosen to make this my career because I wouldn’t be happy doing anything else, and I accept the challenges that come with that.
Appreciate you sharing that. What else should we know about what you do?
Who I am is directly tied to my creativity. Music has always spoken to me. So when I started to express myself, music was the most fluid way to do that. I’ve learned so much about myself and that shows through my work. I don’t ever want to stop learning more about myself, becoming a better person for the society that I live in, and I want to always use my personal talents for the better. The betterment of me, the betterment of others, because music always helped me through my worst times and my best times when words and actions didn’t seem to speak quite enough. I started singing and songwriting, and then about ten years ago, I started producing. I love being able to express myself in all of those ways. Throughout that process, I’ve also written, directed and edited music videos and little clips for social media. I love that aspect too. Music is great because there are so many ways to express it, including visual art.
Is there any advice you’d like to share with our readers who might just be starting out?
Imposter syndrome is a symptom of capitalism. If you want to do it, you can. If you want to do it, you do it for yourself first and foremost. If no one likes it but you, then you’re already successful. You have to re-wire how you think about success and how that’s related to your mental health, wellness and overall peace.
Pricing:
- Music lessons – $80/hr
Contact Info:
- Email: Sudiemusic@gmail.com
- Website: Sudiemusic.com
- Instagram: @sudiemusic
- Twitter: @sudiemusic
- Youtube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCQ3luRCJCUR-atXZlem0p8g
- Other: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4gVpJnYYS1XzMJFmgxCsCi?si=MVT6hBveS5Wd0zeHpzVF2g&dl_branch=1
Image Credits
Anayancy Gonzales @die__yung Karina Gonzales @imkarinamia Alvaro Arroliga @arroligax Teddy Georgia Waggy @tedgeorgewag Zack Huggins @mrhuggins Erick Robles @erickrobles
