Originally Posted by Jody Whitesides
Originally Posted by December Rock Star
the only idiot is one who believes Jody didnt get some breaks along the way.

Just finished lyric and demo recording tweaks on another song and thought I'd pop back in...

Exactly what breaks did I get? I'd sure like to know.

Did I get a break due to years of 8+ hours a day of practice? Did I get a break from a University education or the additional music school eduction after that? Did I get a break from going to music conferences where I was networking? Did I get a break from playing crap gigs in bars? Did I get a break from going on the road on my own dime? Did I get a break learning to use recording gear? Did I get a break in learning the business?

I work my ass off. I hone my abilities. I get things done. People that know me, know this about me.

I stand by my statement that anyone can make music for a living. I feel like only people that say you can't make it are the ones holding someone back, whether it's due to a failed dream or some other negative energy or a lazy work ethic. It's true this business can chew people up and spit them out. But that doesn't mean one can't navigate it and transcend.

Time for some more food, then I'm out to enjoy another group of artist's creativity for a change via a movie.


You've been a member since 2001, and been talking music and business, and all seem to agree with you,

So who is doing what you are doing?

I have a friend who is an anchor on TV, first in cali now on the east coast, none of his contemporaries are able to even work in the office of the tv studio.

He doesnt tell people how to become a tv anchor, he knows he is fortunate, and most wont get anything out of a communications major.

I cant tell people facts that shift for individuals.

Anyway good luck to you, I didnt mean to drag you down, you seem like a nice guy, But it's the robot ness of others that annoys.

Later

Last edited by December Rock Star; 11/17/12 02:49 AM.