Always Quote by Ella Henderson
“My plan was always to leave school and live in a flat with some friends, have a 9 to 5 job, and try to get as many gigs as I could. I wanted to keep writing and then eventually, in my twenties, head to a record label and hope they'd sit down and listen to my book of songs, sign me as a songwriter and maybe an artist in development.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Radio interview, 2020, Ella Henderson discussing career aspirations
She outlines a step‑by‑step plan to transition from school to a stable job while pursuing music and songwriting goals
In simple terms: She wants a regular job and a music career, hoping a label will notice her songs
Key Takeaway
Balance a day job with creative work; seek early exposure for songs
Themes
career planning
music industry
education
ambition
songwriting
Mood
determined
hopeful
Type
aspirational
practical
When to use this quote
- working a 9‑to‑5 while writing songs
- networking with other musicians
- submitting demos to labels
- building a local fanbase
- using online platforms to share music
Key Concepts
music career
job security
creative persistence
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you create a music career without relying on a label
- What small steps can you take now to build a fanbase?
A Different Perspective
The plan assumes a label will notice without industry connections, which may be unrealistic
