Written by Davidson College student, Trang Dang ‘27
Jack Berlin has always been passionate about music, not just creating sounds, but expressing his story through songs. With a strong voice and a gift for lyrical storytelling, Jack has long envisioned a future as a full-time artist. Thanks to support from the Try It Fund and the Hurt Hub@Davidson, that dream has begun to take shape.
While Jack’s strengths lie in singing and songwriting, he knew building a music career required more than this. After winning Try It Fund, he was able to utilize the grant to hire experienced guitarists to help him learn and improve his own guitar skills. At the same time, he’s been actively connecting with creatives across Charlotte, immersing himself in the local music scene and laying the groundwork for a sustainable artistic journey. Entrepreneurship does not mean doing everything alone; it’s about recognizing when to seek support and building the right team to fuel your growth.
Since then, Jack has been producing more music and sharing it on Instagram, even earning a feature on the popular cltiscreative page, a well-known organization with 41.3K followers that highlights and connects Charlotte’s creative artists and entrepreneurs.
Jack’s journey shines with his willingness to engage with the community, create meaningful impact, and grow through every experience. It’s clear he’s embodying the artistic spirit of a true musician.
“It is an extremely difficult industry to be successful in,” he reflects, “but the Try It Fund has allowed me some of the resources necessary to take the first steps in the process.”
And those steps are just the beginning.
Looking ahead, Jack is focused on forming a more permanent team of dedicated musicians and preparing to release music on Spotify and other platforms in 2025. Will Jack cultivate a dedicated fanbase for himself? Could we one day see him return to Davidson’s campus, taking the stage at the annual Frolics spring concert as a featured artist with a crowd singing along to his lyrics? The Hurt Hub is excited to see what the bright future holds for Jack and support him along this path towards realizing his dreams. Jack embodies what happens when talent meets support and vision meets opportunity.
The Try It Fund has been made possible through generous support from the Charlie Hinnant ’72 Fund, Davidson alums, and other community sponsors. If you are a Davidson College student who is interested in exploring an idea we encourage you to apply! Applications open the first day of each semester and close at 10pm EST the last day of fall or spring break, depending on the semester.
