Joey Ariemma is a world-touring musician, songwriter, producer, educator, and actor based in Los Angeles, California. He has starred in short and feature films and commercials, while touring globally as a celebrated guitarist. After touring as the lead guitarist with an established rock band in Nashville, Joey moved to LA to pursue acting, where he landed the leading role in a Lifetime film. When he’s not pursuing his craft, he serves as an inspirational figure for aspiring creatives, offering personalized guidance through his YouTube channel.

Portfolio careers are on the rise, as combining diverse interests enables professionals to undertake various roles that align with their passions and talents. However, finding balance and focusing on goals in these careers can be overwhelming. What inspired a world-touring musician to pivot into acting, songwriting, and education while maintaining an entrepreneurial spirit?

Balancing multiple creative pursuits requires both structure and spontaneity. Having balanced being a musician, producer, actor, content creator, and educator, Joey Ariemma has leveraged his skills to build a multifaceted career. Calculated practice routines — like training blindfolded with a metronome — allowed him to develop discipline across all his creative pursuits. Yet, Joey emphasizes the importance of flexibility to promote creative idea generation. Through techniques like time-blocking and self-publishing, he has found ways to nurture his creativity while maintaining productivity across various projects.

Tune in to this episode of Alpha Bytes as Alex Zinni chats with Joey Ariemma, a world-touring musician, songwriter, producer, and educator, about the intersection of creativity and entrepreneurship. Joey delves into the impact of his family background on his artistry, the value of flexibility and deliberate planning in creative success, and his approach to balancing various roles.