If you’ve been one of the few people who follows me on the Interwebs, you know I started a YouTube Channel in January. So, let’s talk about how I feel about that eight months later.
Here’s my latest video.
I’m glad a started the channel.
First, I don’t regret starting a YouTube. I’ve been sitting on hundreds of songs for years. Only a few people have ever heard most of them. I won’t live forever. So, I think creating a space to catalog and store some of my work was a good idea.
I’m also glad that I’m putting a few other topics occasionally into the mix. That was not my initial idea, but it’s something I did in case I decide to take the channel into another direction in retirement. I wanted to include a slight variety now so it would not seem like a huge reach if I switch gears later.
I’m still not upgrading any equipment.
This is purposeful. As I still have a full-time job and a life beyond social media, I’ve made a conscious decision to keep this channel very simple and low cost.
I’m still only using an iPhone for both video and audio. I don’t have special lights, special mics, or even a special space. I’m currently working form a walk-in closet.
I also have not made any attempt to learn to edit or add any bells and whistles to my videos or the channel. Again, this is to limit the amount of time I put into it. It’s also because I want to learn to master the art of recording and delivering content in a natural and impromptu style. And finally, my goal is primarily to catalog songs for now. I don’t care about perfection or followers.
What do I think I’ll do in the future?
Part of me would like to focus more on the channel when I retire from full-time work. It could give me a life purpose as I get older. I might actually update equipment, create a more dedicated space, do more outdoors and travel posts, etc. I could customize the channel, promote it more. That will be partially dependent on where I live.
Another part of me wonders if it’s all worth my time and energy. Perhaps, it would be better to give up social media and to live out my retirement simply enjoying life without broadcasting it. As usual, only time will tell.
Let’s stay in touch. – dse
