Originally Posted By: jimmadsen
Okay - just a quick couple of questions for the group.

Why are you making (and assuming recording/distributing) music?
It's therapeutic and helps keep me sane in this crazy world. And I totally enjoy getting lost in the music.

Are you supplementing your live performances with backing tracks?
I don't play live gigs anymore.

Are you recording your songs to create something to sell at your gigs?
I don't play live gigs anymore

Are you strictly into the studio/recording side and don't perform live?
Yes. Playing live was fun but that season is done. I don't miss the drama and the late night drive home at 3am one least little bit

Is it just a hobby or your livelihood?
Hobby

Or do you want it to develop into your livelihood?
It would be fun but it's a lot of work to take it to that level and I really am not interested in working that hard on building a musical career business.

In a nutshell - what is your end game? Where do you see your music next year or in 5 years?
I will keep doing what I do because I enjoy it. I write music for fun. I enjoy the process. I also write for the occasional TV and Film placement. A few of my songs were picked up and are being used in TV and Films. Most of that is never posted here for people to listen to. I get a few dollars in the royalty checks and it's a nice ego boost to know what I write has some commercial value to someone out there in the professional world outside the doors of my humble studio. I also enjoy helping others get to the point where they are doing something useful with their music if that's what they want to do. At this point, it's all about passing the knowledge to the ones coming up and helping them.

Would love to know your thoughts.
well, there you have it.

Thanks!

Jim

Last edited by Guitarhacker; 04/13/18 05:10 AM.
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