"Quick understands firsthand the struggle of independent artists trying to make their way in a society that heavily values mainstream artists. A lack of resources, accessibility, and finances can prevent indie singers from getting opportunities that more commercial artists may receive. Small artists are the backbone of the music industry, Quick said. Most of the time, smaller artists are left to do the songwriting, producing and promoting alone."
Ava Quick reached in-person try-outs for NBC’s The Voice in 2015 after online auditioning. While waiting in line, she played guitar and sang “Love Yourself” by Justin Bieber, drawing a crowd that joined in. She did not advance beyond the first round, but continued pursuing music from an early age, including performing at a kindergarten talent show. Growing up on Long Island, New York, as a young gay kid in a conservative town shaped her desire to be a voice for others. She studied at Purchase College, then moved to Brooklyn to continue her career. She describes how independent artists often lack resources, accessibility, and finances, and frequently handle songwriting, producing, and promotion alone.
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