Matt my ol' buddy..your right it does come from the mind and soul..but then it enters a business arena,,the real lions den..A songwriter,until he gets a handle on the "holy grail" has to wear an assortment of hats..P.R./ NETWORKING./.PITCHING./.MAKING CONTACTS./..DEMO'S/...and a lot more besides..and that is just to get a foot in the door...IF your lucky enough to get into the circle,the business load eases a bit,then perhaps you have more time to concentrate on your craft.but you know the old saying...don't give up the day job...luckily for me, my songwriting has yielded a few schekkles,but not enough to keep the long haired one in the style she is accustomed to...so i have to keep on at the day job..or should i say night job...i have been a pro musician for 30 years,and they still want to employ me.....so until they don't want me, whether i have success at writing or not..i will keep on playing...i just cannot imagine life without music,and if i can help the folks forget THEIR worries for a little while thru my music..and they keep buying the odd CD..what more can you ask for....Terry...

Last edited by Terry Moore; 03/25/08 11:53 AM.