I reflected on last year, and realized everything I have done to this point has prepared me to make things happen in my music career, and for the music industry as a whole. I believe God gave me the gift to write songs because I have something to offer the music industry, and fans of music across the world. The biggest challenges in music I have faced are, getting the right music to the right artist in time for their album. Looking back, I was not utilizing all of my resources. I'll admit, I became a little complacent after a few big TV placements. But that should have made me work harder.
Yeah, I made an excuse or two, about not being able to get stuff done, but those days are over. I am keeping myself inspired to create, and make the business connections I need to get the album and television placements. It's not easy, but tons of songwriters have done it, what's the difference with me? It's how hard I'm willing to work, and how much time I'm willing to put into it until it works. I'm taking more ownership of my career, instead of "waiting" for things to happen.
When I mentioned keeping myself continually inspired, I read a blog by music industry veteran, Eric Beall. (http://ericbeall.berkleemusicblogs.com/).
My face is always in Billboard magazine reading about what's going on in other careers, and how I may be able to align myself with that.
But first and foremost, I'm putting the love back into making music. For a while, it became more business like...almost like work! (ugh!!) But that's because I was focused on the wrong things.
With all that said, and I'll qoute my good friend Danny Reynolds from our conversation yesterday, "No one can stop you, but you." (I know others have said it, but I qoute who I want :-)
With a brand new CV-12 microphone (http://www.avantelectronics.com/index.htm) gracing my vocal booth...I'm ready to work!
Here we go!!
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