Jaimee T

“It’s The Most Wonderful Time of Year”… For Me At Least

Posted on May 14, 2015 by Jaimee T

Ahhhh yes!

It’s that time of year again! Yes, that’s right… it’s festival season!

I can officially say I’ll be back at Summerfest for my fourth year as a production assistant. And I’m pumped! I think things will be different because there are “family members” that aren’t returning this year. But to me, they will always be Summerfest family because they were there when I started.

But if you haven’t checked out the lineup, I mean come on! It’s ballin’!

Needless to say, I think all the festivals are doing a fantastic job this year in regards to the line up. I guess the zombie apocalypse is really going to happen, everyone is going out on tour this year and I want to get there last hoorah in!

…But really, you should head up to the 414 area code and go to the World’s Largest Music Festival in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Yes, we have 11 stages with acts playing from noon to midnight for 11 days. 11 days! Oh, and there’s this band called the “Rolling Stones”, maybe you’ve heard of them. They will be there too!

My Point: Go to Summerfest, it’s going to be awesome! http://summerfest.com

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Kids These Days

Posted on April 30, 2015 by Jaimee T

I remember when I was kid, we didn’t have iTunes or Amazon.

Nope we had CDs and tapes.

And if you missed anything via TV show, you missed it, unless you recorded on your video tape player.

Way back when, when my mom was growing up, they didn’t have anything. Really, it was just the radio.

So this may come off a little preachy, but this post needs to be done.
I’m so sick and tired of my generation not wanting to work for things. Sure times have changed, technology has too, but for the love of god, give a little effort will ya?

I’m working so hard for my career, and people realize it. But I’ve gotten the response before, they don’t want to hire me because “of my generation”.

My Point:Do you honestly think you are going to be the next Kim Kardashian by sitting on your ass and eating Cheetos. Hell no. If you want to be the next Beyonce, you need to get up and do something about it.

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“Would You Take The Time To Catch Me If I Fall”

Posted on April 7, 2015April 7, 2015 by Jaimee T

A lot of people ask me about my background and why I’m in the music industry in the first place. Yes, I wanted this life and I worked really hard for it. But it also runs in my family.

My mom got a job out in New York working for a record label and my dad was well on his way to get a full ride at Juilliard.

Well both of their lives took a different turn, so did mine as well. When I was applying to colleges, I was dead set on becoming a doctor. I wanted to help people in a way that made them feel better. But my life took a different turn and I ended up changing my mind and dropped out of the college of sciences.

Sitting in class and wondering what the f*** I was going to do with my life became very daunting. I had so much on mind and trying to get my life together was a hot mess.

I tell everyone that I wish I would have went to college out of state, but what I’m very happy about my education is they always told me my minor should be my passion in life. And that’s how I ended up with a degree in public relations and music. I’m good at music and I understand music. But I also figured out I’m a pretty good writer.

My Point: I’m helping people in a different way, maybe they have no idea that I am, but I’m putting together experiences that people will never forget. And if life has taught me anything, experiences are priceless.

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“I Wanna Go Home”

Posted on April 2, 2015 by Jaimee T

Working so much, it makes it extremely hard when I have down time. Because then it gives me time to let my mind wonder. It gives me time to reflect on my life. But mostly, it gives me time to think about my mom, dad and my dog. It’s amazing to me how some people can just pick up and go, when sometimes, they won’t go back home for months and months at a time. And it’s like they never skipped a beat.

Since I’ve been in Nashville, this is the longest stretch of time since I’ve been able to go home. And now I’m getting extremely homesick. Especially when I talk to my mom.

As I sit and text my friends on how they get over being home sick, I try to remember why I moved in the first place. How there’s more opportunity and growth that I can make in my career here versus being back home. How the weather is warmer and people are overall just more friendly here.

But I wonder if it will ever get easier? If I was really cut out for this life in the first place. Is it worth to be far away from my mom and dad and if the decisions I made were even worth it.

I’m hoping this is just the homesickness talking and it will pass. Until then, I’ll work hard every day just to get to where I need to be and where I want to be. So I can support my family just like how they have supported me.

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“I Haven’t Slept A Wink”

Posted on March 25, 2015March 25, 2015 by Jaimee T

I’m so tired, I have no idea sometimes what I am doing. I forget what day of the week it is, I forget to shower sometimes, there was one day I was so tired I forgot to eat.

Why you ask, I’m putting in about 60 to 70 hours per week. This past week I put in about 80 hours. I’m pretty exhausted, but I think it’s getting me somewhere.

So, what have I been doing?

I was a PA for my friend Kyle Olson for a new reality show he’s working on. I don’t know much about TV, but it was a good experience for me. Just working on set and understanding how the TV world works puts me one step up. Thanks Kyle for the experience!

My recent PA gig was for the NAA conference with music performances in between. This gig was more of a business setting, but it was really good experience. I got more hands on experience with stage/sound/lighting concepts.

My Point: I’m working really hard in getting my career going, so much I’m almost pushing myself too hard. But I’m doing it to give my family and myself a better life. A life that I can enjoy the things I want to and give happiness to those in my life.

Music, Music Conference, Nashville, Pollstar

Not another music conference: #Pollstar

Posted on February 25, 2015 by Jaimee T

So, what’s so special about this Pollstar conference? You’re probably thinking not much, but really, anyone who is anyone (unless of course you are busy working… or family or whatever the case may be) in the music industry attends this conference. People from all over the world come to attend and they’re not just “making” it in the industry, some of these people are the most successful in the game. Everyone from agents, talent buyers, production, artists… you name it, they were there.

I had the honor to attend the Production Live! portion of Pollstar Conference.

I’m glad I went, because I realized how much I actually knew about music production going into the conference. What to expect, what to do, what you need to do, how hard you work, but it’s also mind opening that these people not just work, they love their jobs. And that’s a refreshing idea because now a days, people just go to their 9 to 5 job and work… boring.

I would have love to attend the whole music conference, however I was in Utah snowboarding so I couldn’t. Just a side note, if you go to Utah to ski, you better be a damn good skier, those are some tough slopes.

My point: Do whatever you need to help you advance your career.

career, Love, Music, Nashville, Patience

Patience is a Virtue

Posted on February 17, 2015 by Jaimee T

As everyone tells me, I’m doing great things for only being down in Nashville for a short amount of time. Right now, I feel like my time is pinched and if I had more time in my 70 hour work week, I think I would have made bigger leaps here.

Weekly, I’m networking about 10 to 20 hours a week and that includes going to networking events/ music events. I try to go to 4 shows a month.. obviously, that’s just a joy for me. I apply for at least 5 jobs a week. I also blog to keep up my writing skills and I continue to do freelance work whenever I can. Did I mention I have a little bit of a social life?

Never the less, I’m trying extremely hard. Like most girls my age try to really hard to be in a relationship, I’m trying really hard to get my career on the go! I guess only time will tell!

My point: Beggars can’t be choosers.

Here’s a great song, I totally forgot about! Normal like you is a great band!

Love, Music

What is Love? Baby Don’t Hurt Me

Posted on February 4, 2015 by Jaimee T

As a music “guru”, I’ve talked a lot about music and love, but I don’t know if I ever really got into why.

I think love is something everyone strives for in some sort of way.Your passion for life, for your dog, for your significant other. Personally, I think it’s the only way to live life. You have to live for what you love.

I used to make fun of the idea of love, and what love meant. Especially falling in love with someone else. But as I get older, I’m slowly starting to understand that most people live for, falling in love.

I fell for someone so hard that every time I see him, I feel like I need to puke and punch him at the same time. He really hurt me. And obviously it didn’t work out.

And writing my own songs and music, I understand now how much falling in love impacted my life. I lost trust, I lost faith but mostly I almost lost who I was as a person. And because of it, I can understand why so many people write about love.

But looking back now, I’m glad it happened. Because I learned and grew into the person I am today.

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It Just Keeps Getting Better

Posted on January 16, 2015January 16, 2015 by Jaimee T

I was told in college, that the working world would be tough. That the best years of your life would be in high school and college? My question is why? I had an amazing time in Australia when I studied abroad, but seriously, I had no money to do anything. I felt like I had paper after paper to write. When I graduated I panicked. I had no idea what the hell I wanted to do.

Thanks to my awesome professor, who lead me to one of my first mentors, I landed my third internship working at Summerfest. The place that changed my mind about work and what work meant to me.

Since I graduated, I’ve met a lot of amazing people, been to some pretty awesome places, and experienced some of the coolest things I’ve ever experienced. So yes, I’ve been having fun, listening/ working to/with some pretty awesome music and trying to make a living.

My point: I’ve come really far in my life and I’m sure you have as well. Make sure you take a step back and remember when life sucks, it’s going to get better.