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Hi Brian,

Thanks so much for the response. I was merely going by your words in this interview:
Indie-Music: "Is JPF for all musicians/players? Or do you focus mostly on songwriters?"
Brian Austin Whitney: "JPF started as a songwriter organization because there really weren't any "musician" organizations to model ourselves on at the start. But we quickly transitioned into more and more artist focused activities and now in truth we're probably more of an artist organization than a pure songwriting organization such as Muses Muse or NSAI."

For a person like myself who is not and has no illusions or delusions of ever being a performing artist, that comment woke me up to the fact that a lyricist isn't really considered an "artist". It may account for why so few lyricist types show up for the Road Trips which are all about showcasing performing talent. It may also be why lyricists feel welcome at Pineyfest because the workshop environment helps ensure that they will be part of a scenario designed to help them learn and grow and that they don't have to perform to feel like they belong. Don't mean to take anything away from the Road Trip showcases...just pointing out one possible reason not many lyricists participate.

I see that a lot more folks have now contributed to the board fix fund. Back when I last checked it in mid July (right after posting the challenge here on Lyric 3 and just before Pineyfest) the folks here really were the primary contributors. Now a number of other folks have stepped up to the plate and it's not as lopsided...but you gotta admit the folks here led the way.

Any response to my offer to draft some "recommendations?"

Hugs,
Bobbie