Feeling the call again...August 8, 2011
It has been a long time since I've updated the site, and even longer since I've written anything new. And yet, I am still feeling the call to get back to writing music. One encouraging thought is that my computer business has been taking off and money is starting to flow in. I may actually be able to afford a new CD pretty soon. I'll keep you updated. :D
Stoking the fire...December 7, 2008
It seems my music life has been at a stand-still for some time now. I want to produce a second CD, but wonder what the best approach is. If I am able to overcome the first hurdle of funding the project, what will I do to market the new CD once it's produced?
Over the last ten years I've sold or given away the majority of the first set of CDs and now I am looking at a small number of CDs left. Which means I need funding to reproduce the first CD as well. But again, what will I do with the new batch to get them sold?
So here is my conclusion: I need to see if my music can "go anywhere" in this world. I decided to finally take the plunge and register for a 1-year TAXI membership. It's expensive, but after eyeing the company for the last year or so, I've decided it's the best route to go to get this lingering question answered.
TAXI is an A&R service that reviews music submitted by artists like me and passes on music to record lables and signing companies if they think the music has potential.
One of the reason's I've put it off for so long is because I know that TAXI is just a tool - it's not going to get me there all by itself. If I want to see some results, I will have to invest the time and yes, more money, into pursuing this. And then, the more important question I've asked myself is whether or not I WANT to succeed.
Many people dream about being rich and famous in the music world. I don't. Seriously. I am not sure I'd be at all willing to 'go on the road' or travel constantly to perform. Sometimes I have purposely not wanted to get involved because I'm afraid people might like my music and then I'd be responsible for performing or being in the public eye. However, I also know that my tendency in life is to HIDE, and I think God is calling me to do more with this gift He's given me than I have thus far.
Strangely enough I'm feeling like He's nudging me to do this, encouraging me to let Him decide how far it will go and what will happen with my music. What I do know is that I could use the deep pockets of a signing company to help me get more CDs produced and touch more lives with the music God has blessed me with.
It all comes down to the Lord, in my mind. He will either make this succeed or not. I still am gulping over the money I spent last night signing up for TAXI. But yet I have a strange feeling of anticipation because, after uploading all of my songs and information, I submitted my music to two companies that appeared to be looking for the exact kind of music I write. I'm not holding my breath that I would get anything right off the bat... but then, the phrase "God has perfect timing" is also floating around my brain and giving me hope that I am doing this because I think God is telling me to, and if that's true - then I probably should hold on to something because my gut it telling me this ride could get really interesting.
Over the last ten years I've sold or given away the majority of the first set of CDs and now I am looking at a small number of CDs left. Which means I need funding to reproduce the first CD as well. But again, what will I do with the new batch to get them sold?
So here is my conclusion: I need to see if my music can "go anywhere" in this world. I decided to finally take the plunge and register for a 1-year TAXI membership. It's expensive, but after eyeing the company for the last year or so, I've decided it's the best route to go to get this lingering question answered.
TAXI is an A&R service that reviews music submitted by artists like me and passes on music to record lables and signing companies if they think the music has potential.
One of the reason's I've put it off for so long is because I know that TAXI is just a tool - it's not going to get me there all by itself. If I want to see some results, I will have to invest the time and yes, more money, into pursuing this. And then, the more important question I've asked myself is whether or not I WANT to succeed.
Many people dream about being rich and famous in the music world. I don't. Seriously. I am not sure I'd be at all willing to 'go on the road' or travel constantly to perform. Sometimes I have purposely not wanted to get involved because I'm afraid people might like my music and then I'd be responsible for performing or being in the public eye. However, I also know that my tendency in life is to HIDE, and I think God is calling me to do more with this gift He's given me than I have thus far.
Strangely enough I'm feeling like He's nudging me to do this, encouraging me to let Him decide how far it will go and what will happen with my music. What I do know is that I could use the deep pockets of a signing company to help me get more CDs produced and touch more lives with the music God has blessed me with.
It all comes down to the Lord, in my mind. He will either make this succeed or not. I still am gulping over the money I spent last night signing up for TAXI. But yet I have a strange feeling of anticipation because, after uploading all of my songs and information, I submitted my music to two companies that appeared to be looking for the exact kind of music I write. I'm not holding my breath that I would get anything right off the bat... but then, the phrase "God has perfect timing" is also floating around my brain and giving me hope that I am doing this because I think God is telling me to, and if that's true - then I probably should hold on to something because my gut it telling me this ride could get really interesting.