Why So Many YouTubers Are Quitting

The difference between you and most youtubers (aside from being a compelling person, great production value, etc.) is you're drawing from a deep well of personal experience. You can relate to experts in the craft and are actually interested in knowing the answers to your questions. Most people look at being an online personality as a way to make money - you're like a professor and student at the same time - no reason for it to ever get old as long as there are new questions to ask.

Rick, I think you came to YouTube as a complete person. You lived a life, had different jobs, then decided to pass on your wisdom. You didn't have to concoct a personality to do what you do. You are comfortable with yourself. Younger YouTubers have almost none of those things.

Please don’t ever quit Rick, you are a breath of fresh air for all of us older guys that used to sit for hours and days just listening to records and talking about bands, instruments and amplifiers, we need you.

Clearly your casual laid back approach is PERFECT for longevity in this forum. Chasing views, worrying about comments and the polish/editing, is the brute force method for growth.

Also, you (Rick) are an accomplished pro, full of meaning outside of youtube.

Music is the universal language and you speak it

You aren't a YouTuber Rick. You are a true music educator. A teacher in the truest sense of the word. Keep doing what you do man. 🎸❤️

Rick just sounds like the nicest guy. Not in a bland, inoffensive way, but in all the ways that matter. Authentic, generous, optimistic, curious, and happy to take us all along for the ride with him. Its a fascinating and engaging ride, Rick, and you're a really great role model for anyone looking to find personal success and meaning in pursuing whatever it is they love to do. May every moment of your remaining time on YouTube be as satisfying and entertaining for you as it is for those who watch your content. You're absolutely crushing it, dude. 🤘🏻

Rick..your best piece of advice in this video is at the end when you say its ok for things to pass...i dont think you realise how potent that message is..its not necessarily about quitting but evolving and moving on and that message seems to get lost these days with our current culture..i know ive felt it..thank you for your amazing videos and stories and until you do quit Youtube? Never stop being the amazing human being you are..thank you👍🤘

You are respected because there’s no clickbait and you’re not pandering to the masses. Love your work

Rick - you’re describing the difference between following your passion versus following a business model. That’s why you’re so well liked and respected. Your passion inspires all of us.

Genuineness. That’s what it’s all about. Not playing to an audience. Not appeasing people to retain them. Being genuinely interested in your subject. 👍

Your statement about comments good, or bad are about the person who posted them is priceless information. I have made 100's of video's no where near your count Rick but I know how difficult it is sometimes to read the comments, your insight will make it much easier. Thanks

I have run across many professional musicians who frequent this site from all genres, including Jazz and Classical. I was directed to your channel by a 70-year-old music professor at a major university because he respects your perspective, skills, and approach to these topics. I can't even play a note, but I still find your videos engaging and relevant.

Please don't ever quit on us. If you're burnt out, take some time off. Go on vacations. Do whatever you need to recharge your batteries but don't quit. You're one of my favourite YouTubers, and the quality you deliver is absurd; your passion and your knowledge of music make you the very best presenter, reviewer, interviewer, and storyteller when it comes to music. Unchallenged.

The few YouTuber quitting videos (of channels which I have been an avid subscriber), they only quit for 6-12 months and then they come back - with videos about why they are returning, what they've been doing while they were gone, etc... thank you for your content. you have helped me hear things in songs/music that I've never heard before and have listened to it hundreds-thousands of times.

I watch you for multiple reasons. We are in the same age bracket so you strike a chord that really relates to me at times. Also your passionate, real, fun and educational to someone that's always loved music. Your passion was so evident throughout the Gordon Lightfoot remembrance video that it almost brought tears to the eyes. Keep up the great work and hoping your not gone anytime soon.

I'm 70 years old, and still working on improving my guitar playing. I really like your videos; you do it very well!
I hope you stick around for a good long time - as long as you're enjoying it 😉🎸🎶

Don't quit YouTube please. Out of all the trash and influencers out there on YouTube your channel is pure wholesomeness. You're like the Bob Ross of the music world

I’ve been watching your videos on and off for quite a few years now and I find it really interesting to hear you specifically talk about being a YouTuber.

As a guitar player, I’m really fascinated with music and its scene from the 80s, but I grew up into a life entirely as a YouTuber. So being able to listen to someone that has and kind of lived both of these things is really fascinating to me. Just a unique perspective between music and YouTube that not many people really have the capacity to understand!

Hi Rick. The difference to other youtubers seems to be, that you love what you do and that‘s why your videos have this ease and one feels not only well entertained, but also well informed, because all of your musical and personal experiences flow into your content. Besides that you are a truthful man, you don‘t speak badly about any person and you don‘t tell someone what they want to hear, but what you think is true. I appreciate that very much. Keep on doing so. You‘re on a good path.