Tag: inspiration
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What a way to make a livin’
Some rock musicians became such worldwide celebrities that it’s hard for us to imagine them in their pre-fame days. But at some point, they all were like the rest of us, toiling away at temporary, dead-end jobs, before they pursued their musical dreams and became household names. Perhaps it shouldn’t be surprising that most future…
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paradigm
I think you work much harder to live without what you want than you work to get what you want Bob Proctor
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When it comes to making music, never give up!
I can just imagine the CDs I’ve sent out as promotion material to radio stations spending mere moments in a CD player and then going directly into the trash can. Even after getting permission to send a CD to a radio station or blog, I sometimes wonder if they even listened to all of the…
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The value of your music
Don’t let the opinions of others affect how you interpret and value your songwriting. The music business is based upon personal preference and not everyone is going to get the energy at the core of your work. It’s also a matter of luck in this business and a touch of who you know. It’s a…
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Songwriting as a lifestyle and career
If you are an independent artist and you know how exhausting it can be to do all of your music marketing on your own. Spending countless hours staring at a computer screen working on marketing strategies and material that may not even work. I started playing guitar and writing music when I was 16 years…
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Intention
A song I wrote from the heart when felt like I wasn’t where I wanted to be in life and unsure exactly how I got to that point. It’s about hope, and finding the right path after so many wrong turns.
Coffee & a Playlist 