Why I FAILED

Negotiating

There comes a time in any relationship - whether professional or personal - when negotiation is needed.

Hop on over to Genuine Curiosity to read a great guide to doing it right.

Thanksgiving for Music

Thank God for the arts.

Experiencing art is a great treat of life. Whether it be painting, music, dance or drama, the arts touch us deeply and completely. And if you’re fortunate enough to have abilities in these areas, you’re especially blessed.

Be sure to be thankful on this special day.
Happy Thanksgiving.

How To Be An Online Band

Heard about Clip Bandits yet?Three musicians who met on YouTube have formed a band, written songs and produced a video that has been viewed over a million times. Oh, and they live in three different cities.

View the results here.

My thanks to New Persuasion for the heads up.

Supermarket Woman or MP-She

This decidely British article talks about the career determining force of the over30 woman. Here’s a quote about this group, called Supermarket Woman or MP-She, and it’s effect on the top 20 music charts:

“Every one of the top 20 scores highly with women over 30. In 2006 it’s
an absolute requisite for any band seeking to succeed at that uppermost
level that they appeal to that sector.”

I give you this article just in case you aren’t yet convinced that it’s called the music BUSINESS for a reason.

Everybody has the ability

My quote for today:

“Everybody here has the ability to do anything I do and much beyond. Some of you will and some of you won’t. For those who won’t, it will be because you get in your own way, not because the world doesn’t allow you.”

- Warren Buffett speaking at the University of Washington

It’s not about talent or gifts, it’s about actually doing something with them.