I can relate to this because I spend a lot of time living in rhythms and patterns. Music teaches you to troubleshoot by ear, communicate without overcomplicating and to keep going when something doesn’t work the first time. Seeing those same qualities reflected in these tech roles made me realize how transferable creative discipline actually is. You don’t have to be a coder to belong. You just need the same patience and curiosity you bring into a studio session. I have a good friend who is interested in getting into the tech field so I’m going to share this with her. Thank you for the informative read Idris Elijah and have a great weekend!
While reading this I kept thinking about how much of art is just problem-solving dressed in color. Tech feels similar when you look past the jargon. It’s systems, patterns and finding clarity in the chaos. It’s kind of inspiring to realize that the same instincts I use when I’m creating, like curiosity, patience and experimentation, are the exact things that could make me good in a tech role too. It makes the barrier feel a lot less like a wall and more like a doorway to something meaningful. Thank you Idris Elijah for giving me something intriguing to look into more this weekend!
I love how this breaks the stereotype that you need to be some sort of machine to work in tech. Some of us just care about people, communication and solving problems. These are skills I’ve learned not only from all the 9-5 jobs I’ve had but also from a lifetime of listening deeply to music. It made me feel like maybe there’s more crossover between the worlds than I ever realized. This seems like a rewarding and lucrative field so thank you Idris for this valuable information!
This is such a relief to read because not everyone wants to stare at code all day. Some of us just like solving problems, helping people and making systems make sense. It’s nice to see a path forward that doesn’t require becoming a programmer to be successful. I’ve considered breaking into the tech field so I really appreciate you writing about this today!
I can relate to this because I spend a lot of time living in rhythms and patterns. Music teaches you to troubleshoot by ear, communicate without overcomplicating and to keep going when something doesn’t work the first time. Seeing those same qualities reflected in these tech roles made me realize how transferable creative discipline actually is. You don’t have to be a coder to belong. You just need the same patience and curiosity you bring into a studio session. I have a good friend who is interested in getting into the tech field so I’m going to share this with her. Thank you for the informative read Idris Elijah and have a great weekend!
You’re most welcome, Brooke! You’re a great friend to share this with someone you know could use it too. Brilliant! Have a great weekend as well! 🤗🙌🏾
While reading this I kept thinking about how much of art is just problem-solving dressed in color. Tech feels similar when you look past the jargon. It’s systems, patterns and finding clarity in the chaos. It’s kind of inspiring to realize that the same instincts I use when I’m creating, like curiosity, patience and experimentation, are the exact things that could make me good in a tech role too. It makes the barrier feel a lot less like a wall and more like a doorway to something meaningful. Thank you Idris Elijah for giving me something intriguing to look into more this weekend!
Absolutely! It’s always my pleasure. 😇🙌🏾
I love how this breaks the stereotype that you need to be some sort of machine to work in tech. Some of us just care about people, communication and solving problems. These are skills I’ve learned not only from all the 9-5 jobs I’ve had but also from a lifetime of listening deeply to music. It made me feel like maybe there’s more crossover between the worlds than I ever realized. This seems like a rewarding and lucrative field so thank you Idris for this valuable information!
You’re most welcome, Brian. Pleased you found the information valuable! 🤩🙌🏾
This is such a relief to read because not everyone wants to stare at code all day. Some of us just like solving problems, helping people and making systems make sense. It’s nice to see a path forward that doesn’t require becoming a programmer to be successful. I’ve considered breaking into the tech field so I really appreciate you writing about this today!
You’re exactly right, Julie. So glad you appreciated this issue 🙌🏾🤩