Great responses all round.

I like to have some feedback from people that I know but often I find I get nothing. I don't expect for my wife (for example) to be with me during the process but when I've done the song and make it public and I get nothing - not even a well done - its discouraging to say the least. Some here clearly have thick skin and don't seem to need it but I think life would be so much better if there were more thought and encouragement towards others along their journey especially when creativity is involved.

I think the bottom line for me is that the people I know only get to hear my efforts on Facebook and most don't appreciate country but that's another thorn in my flesh for another day!