Bar Shaked Reflects on His Growth, Persistence, and What He’d Tell His Younger Self
Bar Shaked’s Move Me EP has been out for a little while now, and its impact is starting to settle in. The release, which blends deep melodic elements with rhythmic energy, reflects years of growth and refinement in his production. But for Bar, the journey doesn’t stop with a single release. He sees music as a constant process of evolution, and every track is a step toward something greater.
In this conversation, Bar reflects on how his approach has changed since his earliest projects, what he would tell his younger self, and why persistence is the real key to longevity in music. He doesn’t sugarcoat the realities of the industry—balancing creative fulfillment with financial sustainability is a challenge, and staying relevant comes with its own pressures. But for those willing to push through, the reward is worth it.
From navigating self-doubt to sharing both wins and struggles, Bar offers a grounded perspective on what it really takes to build a lasting career in music.
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When you think back to your earliest projects, what’s something you would do differently now?
The first project I did was back in 2019, not too long ago when I studied at Point Blank institution in London. I created it as part of the final exam for the Ableton course I took, among other courses I had. I’d have changed the approach and my colors and kept it organized and clean. Do not go wild with choosing sounds; keep it simple with a clear story for the track, and do not like different parts in it.
What’s a key piece of advice you would give to your younger self at the start of your journey?
don’t be afraid. do what you love. Don’t look for answers and approves outside; you have it within yourself. you know whats the right thing, take risks and don’t overthinking it.
Why do you think persistence is essential to making it in the music industry?
I think they’re such incredible musicians out there, some of them still unknown. i can say the same about myself, i have people who love my music and i do believe in myself but still haven’t had my music recognised as i want to. Loads of musicians don’t see the results as fast as they wish, and they drop their dreams.
Those who succeed are those who stay, stick around, and push through the obstacles.
Why do you think it’s important for artists to share their struggles as much as their successes?
First of all, it’s not all glory and shining, and young and old artists need to acknowledge it. For young artists in the scene, it’s even more crucial to know what they are going to face It’s not just fun, and once they know it, they can make the right decision after taking it all into account.
In addition, we can learn a lot from those who have made it, reached their goal, and told the story of how hard that actually been for them. I can say that it’s really helpful for me and gives me the drive and motivation to keep on working!
What’s the hardest part of maintaining a music career that people don’t often talk about?
Let’s face it: at first, we don’t get such good money for our work, and we spend a lot of time to make it actually work, right? well before our success. But after it, i think its hard to stay relevant, to be still invited to gigs, and if you do have lots of them around the world and you living the dream, then stay mentally and physically healthy isn’t easy either.
I think that’s what makes musicians struggle and sometimes shift to a different line of work.
