On a different note,
Once I decided to actually begin recording my writings, part of my approach towards a songwriting career was based on years of business & management experience. I tried to keep a balanced perspective and incorporate a quality aspect into my art. When running a business, You first must determine a product, vision and scope. Meaning, what is the goal of the endeavor? What is the end result?
Once You have determined your Product (i.e. Indie Artist, Song Writer, Singer, Sales, Getting Signed, etc) you can begin to define it's parameters... This is where you can separate yourself! Knowing your product, doing comparative research and having a realistic understanding of what it means to be at the Top of the food chain. It's being realistic with ourselves on what we'll need to do to be competitive! And let's be honest, when it comes to music, art, or most creative genre's, there is MUCH competition... so, how will you gain the fan base or attention of your consumers if you do not raise the bar or at least maintain a higher quality? You won't!
Now remember, this pertains to those who have higher goals & expectations. I know people who truly just desire to enjoy music and maintaining a garage band is more than fulfilling... Art is ART, thus personal reflection, perspective and expression is foundational. I'm speaking to those with hopes of sharing their product to the masses!
There will be various ways to validate the level of quality, but this message was more for the understanding of what it will take to put yourself on the map. With the opportunity social media presents, it's easy to gauge our current state... how do we currently fair against whats popular now? Do our songs, pictures, video's, pieces, etc. compare? How is our over all production? Social media presence? And so on... It's taking the fervor we have for our Art and balancing it with personal transparency in regards to the viability of commercial success.
Define your mission/vision, what that means in regards to the end result, how you will approach creating a worthy product, and then work on a plan to make it reality! Since You own it, it's Your art, don't leave it up to chance!! Put your best effort & quality forward!
Good day & God Bless,
Chris
Tuesday, May 27, 2014
Monday, May 12, 2014
Enjoy the Ride...
On a different note,
I'm hoping we all take the time to look back over our lives to see the path... the trail... the learning's... and the Glory of the journey we've been on. No matter how similar we are, our Journey has been filled with moments, trials, & victories that have made us who we are today... for Me, I know my path is divine... or at least the in last 10 to 15 years. I guess in theory, without knowing, I was living the first have of my live selfishly. Meaning, I was only responsible for ME... and I made decisions accordingly. This changed when I was so sincerely & graciously brought to my knees... Suddenly, life took on a new direction!
As a kid growing up in the sticks... the woods/farms of Maine, there was always something new to be found. My brother and I would venture off... finding anything from boats to abandoned cabins. Isn't life similar? If we are open to it, if we are looking for it... Life is full of New findings, New adventures, something New around every corner... But it really comes down to the focus... What is our focus?
If I approach my path through this Forrest (Life) with My personal direction.. My Path... then I tend to be a little more focused on the end result... A to Z... Direct shot... Focus on the existing trail. But, what happens when we venture out without a personal vendetta, but seeking a path... following a path changing at every step... just enjoying the ride... We can see the beauty of whats going on around us. We can actually enjoy the Journey!
Life can take on a life of it's own... hehehe... Meaning, we can end up being reactionary, thus pressured, weighted, or caught up... Or we can let go of the weight of it, knowing this Journey is one of reflection, love, faith & hope... an entirely new perspective!
Make sure you take the time to enjoy the ride... taking the time to see the path before you... If we are not watching we can end up off track... I will seek the path that was created exclusively for me, thus living by Faith... expecting divine intervention... looking back and reliving the Glory of a Journey blessed with things I never would of seen otherwise!
Good Day & God Bless,
Chris
I'm hoping we all take the time to look back over our lives to see the path... the trail... the learning's... and the Glory of the journey we've been on. No matter how similar we are, our Journey has been filled with moments, trials, & victories that have made us who we are today... for Me, I know my path is divine... or at least the in last 10 to 15 years. I guess in theory, without knowing, I was living the first have of my live selfishly. Meaning, I was only responsible for ME... and I made decisions accordingly. This changed when I was so sincerely & graciously brought to my knees... Suddenly, life took on a new direction!
As a kid growing up in the sticks... the woods/farms of Maine, there was always something new to be found. My brother and I would venture off... finding anything from boats to abandoned cabins. Isn't life similar? If we are open to it, if we are looking for it... Life is full of New findings, New adventures, something New around every corner... But it really comes down to the focus... What is our focus?
If I approach my path through this Forrest (Life) with My personal direction.. My Path... then I tend to be a little more focused on the end result... A to Z... Direct shot... Focus on the existing trail. But, what happens when we venture out without a personal vendetta, but seeking a path... following a path changing at every step... just enjoying the ride... We can see the beauty of whats going on around us. We can actually enjoy the Journey!
Life can take on a life of it's own... hehehe... Meaning, we can end up being reactionary, thus pressured, weighted, or caught up... Or we can let go of the weight of it, knowing this Journey is one of reflection, love, faith & hope... an entirely new perspective!
Make sure you take the time to enjoy the ride... taking the time to see the path before you... If we are not watching we can end up off track... I will seek the path that was created exclusively for me, thus living by Faith... expecting divine intervention... looking back and reliving the Glory of a Journey blessed with things I never would of seen otherwise!
Good Day & God Bless,
Chris
Monday, May 5, 2014
Live outside of Fear...
On a different note,
If we are willing to truly stop and recognize the signs, we can see patterns... we can see similarities in the world we live. As an example, when we live in Fear... or if we live a life of selfishness... or if we choose to live in anger or defensiveness... We are choosing to live in the dark! Allow me to clarify this a lil more...
When we do things that we subconsciously know to be wrong, or against our very nature, we tend to do it in secrecy. Which would be keep others in the dark... or us maneuvering in the dark... in the shadows... meaning, we cannot be forthright in our plans. If My goal is to be rich, at the expense of others... I probably wouldn't broadcast that... I'd keep my personal goal internal... again, in the dark. When I choose to be self focused, i.e. "Me against the World", then I am choosing to be defensive... to fight... Not much positive in that scenario... When I choose to be worried, scared, or consumed by the circumstances of this world... I then retract, again taking on a defensive stance... ok, so those are some examples to get us all on the same page... what is the opposite? Living in the Light...
Being in the light... transparent... of positive energy... Life takes on an entirely different perspective and outlook. If I am willing to put others first, If I am living a life without hidden agenda's, and if I am living a life of Love & Hope... My entire demeanor changes! My circumstances change, which are also catalysts to the on going ripples in my life. You see... our choice of how we operate, how we choose to perceive or how we project in the world we live has vast affects on our quality of life!
I will tell you that this way of thinking is not always an easy road... life is full of ups & downs... And for me, until I knew the Lord intimately, it was Very hard to keep on the positive side of things. But I now live by Faith... meaning, I KNOW I am seeking HIS path, thus He is in control... It's His plan, not mine!
I often speak of self reflection... Only You & God can sit and determine your course of action... But to decline yourself the opportunity to make the changes will only prolong living by circumstances... and I think we all can agree, that living day to day is fruitless.
Live with a positive outlook, not waiting on others... or putting expectations on others... Live by LOVE, because YOU will get it back over & over... Choose to avoid living in secrecy, in lies, in darkness...
Good day & God Bless,
Chris
If we are willing to truly stop and recognize the signs, we can see patterns... we can see similarities in the world we live. As an example, when we live in Fear... or if we live a life of selfishness... or if we choose to live in anger or defensiveness... We are choosing to live in the dark! Allow me to clarify this a lil more...
When we do things that we subconsciously know to be wrong, or against our very nature, we tend to do it in secrecy. Which would be keep others in the dark... or us maneuvering in the dark... in the shadows... meaning, we cannot be forthright in our plans. If My goal is to be rich, at the expense of others... I probably wouldn't broadcast that... I'd keep my personal goal internal... again, in the dark. When I choose to be self focused, i.e. "Me against the World", then I am choosing to be defensive... to fight... Not much positive in that scenario... When I choose to be worried, scared, or consumed by the circumstances of this world... I then retract, again taking on a defensive stance... ok, so those are some examples to get us all on the same page... what is the opposite? Living in the Light...
Being in the light... transparent... of positive energy... Life takes on an entirely different perspective and outlook. If I am willing to put others first, If I am living a life without hidden agenda's, and if I am living a life of Love & Hope... My entire demeanor changes! My circumstances change, which are also catalysts to the on going ripples in my life. You see... our choice of how we operate, how we choose to perceive or how we project in the world we live has vast affects on our quality of life!
I will tell you that this way of thinking is not always an easy road... life is full of ups & downs... And for me, until I knew the Lord intimately, it was Very hard to keep on the positive side of things. But I now live by Faith... meaning, I KNOW I am seeking HIS path, thus He is in control... It's His plan, not mine!
I often speak of self reflection... Only You & God can sit and determine your course of action... But to decline yourself the opportunity to make the changes will only prolong living by circumstances... and I think we all can agree, that living day to day is fruitless.
Live with a positive outlook, not waiting on others... or putting expectations on others... Live by LOVE, because YOU will get it back over & over... Choose to avoid living in secrecy, in lies, in darkness...
Good day & God Bless,
Chris
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