Hey Guys!
What can I say? April was an awesome month for me.
I got a scholarship for my achievement in writing lyrics, I wrote and produced my first original song, I attended an amazing music expo, I went to New York, came back, and I organized my bedroom inside and out and donated bags overflowing with clothes to goodwill. Phew! And now it's May...
I cannot wait for what lies ahead. But before I dive into tomorrow's beginnings, here are some things I took away from April 2013:
Be yourself.
"The privilege of a lifetime is being who you are." - Joseph Campbell
Embrace every moment.
"There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle." - Albert Einstein
Make use of your God-given talents.
"If you bring forth what is within you, what you bring forth will save you. If you do not bring forth what is within you, what you do not bring forth will destroy you." - The Gospel of Thomas
I'll leave you with this food for thought. Here's to April, here's to you, and here's for everything tomorrow brings! Cheers ;)
- K
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Friday, April 19, 2013
ASCAP EXPO
Hey guys! It's day two of the ASCAP expo here in Hollywood, and I'm trying to keep up with the flow around here. There's so many fascinating panelists and seminars that it's hard for a girl with big dreams and a little notebook to keep up! I've decided that at the end of the weekend I will go back and try to re-live all the highlights from the expo on this blog, but it's going to take me a couple days to sort through all of my thoughts. My mind is spinning with inspiration! Everyone I've met and all the panelists I've had the honor to listen to have definitely made a huge impact on my musical mindset and perspective for the better, and I can't wait to share their wisdom with you. Stay tuned!
Love you guys!
- K
Love you guys!
- K
Thursday, April 18, 2013
Long time No chat! Exciting things to come!
Hey guys! It's been awhile! I've been super busy trying to get the ball rolling with all my music endeavors, but I'm excited to announce that I have some wonderful news to share!
I'm currently attending the ASCAP music expo in Hollywood, and the energy is definitely buzzing around here! It's a huge music networking weekend with panels and seminars all geared towards creating and sharing music in the industry. I'm so excited to be here and to share everything I learn over the weekend with you guys right here on this blog. Don't forget to check out my website for more pics and messages via twitter and Instagram. I'll keep you posted on what's happening and what's to come...including Katy Perry's lecture today!
Love you guys!
K
I'm currently attending the ASCAP music expo in Hollywood, and the energy is definitely buzzing around here! It's a huge music networking weekend with panels and seminars all geared towards creating and sharing music in the industry. I'm so excited to be here and to share everything I learn over the weekend with you guys right here on this blog. Don't forget to check out my website for more pics and messages via twitter and Instagram. I'll keep you posted on what's happening and what's to come...including Katy Perry's lecture today!
Love you guys!
K
Saturday, March 16, 2013
Thursday, March 14, 2013
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Friday, March 8, 2013
The Musical First Impression
"I don't like that man. I must get to know him better." - Abraham Lincoln
If only we all gave each other second chances like Lincoln. Unfortunately in most cases, we have one chance to make a good first impression, and if it goes poorly, there's rarely an opportunity to change the other's perspective.
When it comes to music, this scenario could not be more applicable. You know within seconds if you enjoy a song or if you're going to press the 'skip' button. For a musician, it is a tough challenge to keep an audience. Do you write a catchy hook and repeat it immediately? Do you have an exciting/dramatic musical intro? Or do you go for the heavy, heartfelt ballad that doesn't build in excitement until a minute into the track and risk the chance of not having any listeners? Sell-out? Or stay true to what you really want to say? These days, the attention span of most people has dwindled to almost nothing, so what is an artist to do?
I think it's important to have a body of work that has a mix of different tracks that at the end of the day are all a reflection of the artist. Some of a lighter tone and some that deal with heavier issues. Find the Paul McCartney and the John Lennon in your own work, and find a way to have both. Impress them with the hook, and make them stay with the message. Don't compromise your work, just compromise your approach.
And on a more universal level, practice the act of giving second chances. Give people the benefit of the doubt, and the chance to undo what was done in a moment that could have been misunderstood or misconstrued. Forgive and learn, because we all have the power to change our own pattern of judgement.
Have an amazing weekend!
- K
If only we all gave each other second chances like Lincoln. Unfortunately in most cases, we have one chance to make a good first impression, and if it goes poorly, there's rarely an opportunity to change the other's perspective.
When it comes to music, this scenario could not be more applicable. You know within seconds if you enjoy a song or if you're going to press the 'skip' button. For a musician, it is a tough challenge to keep an audience. Do you write a catchy hook and repeat it immediately? Do you have an exciting/dramatic musical intro? Or do you go for the heavy, heartfelt ballad that doesn't build in excitement until a minute into the track and risk the chance of not having any listeners? Sell-out? Or stay true to what you really want to say? These days, the attention span of most people has dwindled to almost nothing, so what is an artist to do?
I think it's important to have a body of work that has a mix of different tracks that at the end of the day are all a reflection of the artist. Some of a lighter tone and some that deal with heavier issues. Find the Paul McCartney and the John Lennon in your own work, and find a way to have both. Impress them with the hook, and make them stay with the message. Don't compromise your work, just compromise your approach.
And on a more universal level, practice the act of giving second chances. Give people the benefit of the doubt, and the chance to undo what was done in a moment that could have been misunderstood or misconstrued. Forgive and learn, because we all have the power to change our own pattern of judgement.
Have an amazing weekend!
- K
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