The Music Business and Making it Happen

One of my band members said something really wise yesterday that I just wanted to share with you. In the music business, you have to make things happen. 

They don't happen... unless you make them happen. It sounds so simple but it's really true. 

There's no one handing you anything, and if you're not "doing", nothing ever happens.

At a minimum, you have to at least ask, at a maximum, you have to climb and claw and hang on for dear life. What he said really resonated with me as I announced my event on Facebook today. 

So, whatever it is- stop waiting. Make it happen. Whatever it takes.

Understanding the Language of Music

I count it a blessing to be able to read, write and understand the language of music. I've had many teachers along the way, most notably from Duke Ellington School in DC and the jazz program at UNLV. 

And I grow more grateful to them with each passing year! 

This knowledge is how I'm making the transition away from relying on my lame guitar skills into communicating my ideas to a band. 

Such a small effort but very important. 

It's so cool to see my music on real music paper haha! The tune on the screen is a praise song I wrote to keep me grounded before writing out some blues!

The Terror of Vulnerability

I'm starting to learn the terror of vulnerability, and it's really humbling. 

The past few days have shown me how challenging it is to show your original music to people, even good friends. 

You'll know from watching me on stage that when I'm singing other people's music, the fear just isn't there for me! 

But in performing my own music the stakes are SO much higher. As it is right now, I'll clam up midway through a song and never finish when I'm showing someone. It's really sad! 

Yes, being in the spotlight can be fun, but it's also totally terrifying. 

Time to let go of the fear and jump this big hurdle so my music can finally be heard.