Originally Posted By: Tostie
Since I became a member (a few years ago) Somehow I'm always asking myself how the audience is tolerating the level of the performer. Let me be clear, I do not question someone's skills

Joost


Skill levels are always changing. Part of growth as an Artist or Musician is taking chances & leaving yourself vulnerable. It allows you to evaluate & re-tool who you are...

When I "released" my first Cassette Album circa 1993, it wasn't very good..I cringe today when I hear the Alesis SR16 stock drum patterns, my "pitchy" spots & a level of playing well below semi-pro..But it was the best I could do at the time, it was where I was at.

However it was a huge stepping stone to learn what works and doesn't, & to get me too where I am today. I helped me find my voice.

If I never took a chance and kept believing I COULD when I COULDN'T, I'd never have evolved in my music.

Here my first very basic video to a brand new song I "released" in the last month..I wrote it, I am singing it. After my hires and fires I work exclusively with one "Producer/Arranger". he knows my sound & style...

As a VIDEO I know this lacks...Financially, It's "the best" I can do right now...Do I put myself "out there"? Or lament that my budget is zero? Or better yet, put nothing out because I am not there yet?

Hopefully the audience can put up with me, as I am naive in so many aspects of how to do this music thing I absolutely love.....

Here is my 1 and only YOUTUBE & the best I can do as of today

http://youtu.be/oKKKQ3utjco
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