Okay…. not long after I posted up the blog about getting $2,000 in 24 hours I got some emails questioning my stupidity. First I thought that giving away $2,000 was a good idea - I mean the only thing I’m going to really do with it is buy a new mic or a new pair of speakers. I am not the shopping type plus I know how some artists could use that cash to START or FINISH their project, or something. Then of course some people will just want to blow it.

But is that a crime? Is it really too much money? I know most “underground” “indie” contests give away $500 and $600 at most, the rest is all garbage prizes you’ll probably never use…and some studio time in a trailer. But seems that I should ask you what you think. Let me know, just post a comment

So is $2000 too much or should I stick with $1500? I will read ALL your comments. Just leave me a quick comment. I will make the final decision and send out the email to everyone on the VIP list.

People always say… “If I had it, I’d give it to you”

So I have $2,000 and I want to give it away.

30 days from now. more…

I have had THREE prominent managers interested in managing my music career and even though I declined one and went with the other two, these are all managers who have handled gold and platinum selling artists and careers.  The advice they’ve given me is sheer priceless.  I think I will pass on one of the gems that they’ve given me.

Because it could make the difference between you being a local or worldwide artist. more…

Update [1.05am 7-27-07]: OH MY GOSH!!!! I promise I have been working on this all day, since yesterday the 26th… but I finally got it. I almost threw this thing out the window… No seriously! I feel much relieved now! So here I am… working on a new project. This is a skeleton track. A track that I put together, save it - and come back to it later. Usually I will do maybe 5 or 6 tracks like these, and then finish them later.

One of the things I learned a few years ago, was that speed is important. Not to the important that it sacrifices quality, but speed is extremely important. Obviously the more quality records you can write, the better your chances to get a placement, publishing deal, record deal, and… of course a big pay day.

Check the video!

If you are not paying attention, you are going to crash right into that tree…and no one is going to care, and you can’t expect anyone to.

I’ve always been a musician, and I’ve always thought I was good at it. Good enough to “hold-my-own” at least. You probably feel the same way about yourself, or you probably know that you’re extremely good and everyone is craving your music. That’s great…but we are no longer in the age where people have to care and listen to your music. I want to say that again — No one has to care about your music and here’s why. more…