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EPISODE · Jun 12, 2026 · 35 MIN

MN Music Note - Ep 40 - 5 Gigs a Week. Full-Time Job. Zero Excuses with Aly Dyg

from The Minnesota Music Note · host William McLeod

What happens when you stop waiting for the "perfect time" and decide to go all in on your dream?In this episode of The Minnesota Music Note, Aly shares her journey from singing in her grandma's kitchen as a little girl to becoming a working musician playing multiple shows a week across Minnesota and Wisconsin. With a growing catalog of original music, a packed performance schedule, and plans to leave her full-time job behind, Aly opens up about what it really takes to build a music career from the ground up.In this episode:• Why Aly is leaving her full-time job to pursue music full-time• How she taught herself guitar through YouTube and determination• The reality of playing up to 5 gigs a week as an independent musician• What it's like being an introvert who thrives on stage• The story behind her original songs, including "Sweet Lover" and "Death to the Nation"• Why finding the right band has been harder than expected• How she's releasing new music every month while building her career one show at a timeIf you've ever chased a dream, taken a risk, or wondered what it takes to make a career out of music, this conversation is for you.🎧 Watch the full episode now and subscribe for more conversations with Minnesota musicians.Resources:PodcastCrew website: podcastcrew.onlineThe MN Music Note FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/minnesotamusicnote/Email: [email protected]

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What happens when you stop waiting for the "perfect time" and decide to go all in on your dream? In this episode of The Minnesota Music Note, Aly shares her journey from singing in her grandma's kitchen as a little girl to becoming a working musician playing multiple shows a week across Minnesota and Wisconsin. With a growing catalog of original music, a packed performance schedule, and plans to leave her full-time job behind, Aly opens up about what it really takes to build a music c...

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