In this episode of Now That's Bass, Pete Roythorne sits down with bassist, producer, creator and Savage Fridays founder Jenn McCarron to explore what it really means to build a music career in 2026.
After years touring with bands, Jenn stepped into the corporate world before making the bold decision to return to music full-time. Today she's built one of the fastest-growing bass channels on YouTube while producing music, creating content and proving that modern musicians don't have to wait for opportunities—they can create them.
This isn't just a conversation about bass playing. It's about creativity, resilience, entrepreneurship and finding your own voice in an industry that's changing faster than ever.
Whether you're an aspiring professional bassist, a content creator, or simply trying to build a career doing what you love, Jenn shares honest advice, practical lessons and plenty of inspiration from her own journey.
In this episode we discuss:
- Jenn's unconventional journey into bass guitar
- Why she left touring for corporate life—and why she came back
- Building a career through YouTube and the creator economy
- Why consistency beats perfection
- The importance of finding your own musical voice
- Touring versus creating content
- Learning from criticism instead of fearing it
- Why community matters more than follower counts
- Balancing creativity with earning a living
- Multiple income streams for today's musicians
- Why every musician should stop waiting for opportunities and start creating them
If you're serious about building a career in music, this is an episode you won't want to miss.
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About Jenn McCarron
Jenn McCarron is a bassist, producer, songwriter and content creator best known for her growing Savage Fridays YouTube channel, where she shares bass demos, music production insights, gear reviews and honest conversations about life as a modern musician.
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