I`m trying to do this professionally too. I have a Publishing deal, but like people say, it`s hard to break into this industry. I`ve been making Hip Hop beats for 3 years, and have had this deal for 6 months, and still have not sold one song to a major. Hmmm, now that I`ve read that, that doesn`t sound too good. I still have a day job. I started playing drums at 15, and played clubs and recorded for many independant labels. I`m 37 now. Yup, old but still love music. If it was for the money, I would have quit years ago. Yes, I want the big time money these cats make, but I can`t stop making music if I don`t make it. I have all this music in me, and I have to get it out of me. It`s like holding all your problems in, and not talking about them to people. Eventually you blow up at someone. I feel that same way about music. I don`t feel right if I`m not making music.
Do it for the love.
Peace.