I have been on a bit of a hiatus, though I have some songs that need to be recorded. I’ve entered some songwriting contests over the past few months (one a few weeks ago)just to keep myself in the loop. I know some will say well as a songwriter you should not enter such contests and yes I paid to enter my song, yes, yes. Well, my mindset is I do whatever it takes to keep me motivated, and this has been an avenue for me to continue on. I’m also thinking about going back to my songwriter forums for the group support.I forgot how nice it was to feel you have a songwriter home as I used to frequent these venues weekly. The only thing that I would like to see is more information being relayed regarding the business side of things, without it we are dreamers floating….(that’s another subject….lol.) Music and lyrics will always be a part of me and since these things keeps coming to and through me, which it does in dreams etc, then I’m guessing God is not through with me yet in this arena. I know I have to carry on even with my own doubts and the reality of bills….lol.
I have a really good friend of mine who is also from Buffalo her name is Jo she is also an an aspiring songwriter; she is awesome. We share notes and vibe back and forth with each other about our songs and our muses. I have to give it to her she is a beast in her writing style because she comes home everyday and forces herself to write,which has made her craft a habit; even with a 9 to 5 day job. Needless to say she is truly inspiring. I write when my spirit and inspiration hit me ,the process comes from feelings, dreams, or impressions that I got from a situation and usually a hook will pop up when I’m freestyle singing and then BAM!!! a whole verse will come. I have to be more appreciative of my gift and where and how to use it….all I know is that it won’t go away so I can’t stop…..I just can’t !
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